Day: November 27, 2025

Pasig: The Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC) has mandated the transfer of former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Leal Guo from the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory to the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City. This order follows her conviction for the offense of qualified trafficking. According to Philippines News Agency, the transfer order was detailed in a four-page commitment document issued by Presiding Judge Annielyn Medes-Cabelis of Pasig RTC Branch 167. Along with Guo, the court also ordered the transfer of Rachelle Carreon and Jamielyn Santos Cruz to the CIW, which is operated by the Bureau of Corrections.

Manila: S and P Global Ratings on Thursday affirmed its ‘BBB+’ long-term and ‘A-2’ short-term ratings on the Philippines, attributing the decision to a temporary slowdown in public infrastructure spending. According to Philippines News Agency, the outlook on these ratings remains positive. The credit rating agency highlighted the government’s ongoing fiscal consolidation and stabilization of its debt burden as key factors. It acknowledged the country’s strong external position but noted that recent current account deficits have reduced net external assets. The ratings outlook was maintained as positive, with S and P expressing confidence that the Philippines will sustain its external

Kunming: Eleven people were killed and two were injured on Thursday in southwest China’s Yunnan province after a test train conducting seismic detection struck construction workers who had entered the tracks at a curved section of the Luoyang Town Railway Station in Kunming, state media reported. According to Philippines News Agency, an emergency response plan was activated, and authorities have launched an investigation into the accident. The station has since resumed normal operations with the injured receiving treatment. Authorities said they will prosecute those responsible in accordance with the law, review the incident for future lessons, and take steps to

Tacloban: The Department of Education (DepEd) has recognized 60 partners in Eastern Visayas to inspire stakeholders to continue their commitment to education. In a gathering at the Madison Park Hotel, DepEd 8 (Eastern Visayas) Director Ronelo Al Firmo highlighted the essential support provided by stakeholders across various sectors, emphasizing their role in liberating basic education for all. According to Philippines News Agency, Director Firmo expressed gratitude for the community’s involvement, stating, “Education is not the work of DepEd alone since this is the work of the community who helps transform education. We are never alone in this journey. Thank you

Manila: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has filed tax evasion charges with the Department of Justice against two contractors allegedly involved in ghost flood control projects in Bulacan. The companies named in the case are IM Construction Corp., SYMS Construction Trading, along with their responsible officers. According to Philippines News Agency, BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza stated that the two firms have been assessed with a total of PHP13.8 million in tax deficiencies. These arose from fictitious expenses, underreported income, and false value-added tax (VAT) declarations. The charges include violations of Section 254 (Tax Evasion) and Section 255 (Willful