Day: November 29, 2025

Manila: The city government of Manila announced a comprehensive list of road closures and rerouting plans ahead of the nationwide rallies scheduled for November 30. Motorists have been advised to avoid affected areas and adhere to designated rerouting options to manage traffic congestion during the demonstrations. According to Philippines News Agency, the closures and rerouting plans were released by the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau, Manila Police District, and the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit. The affected roads include major thoroughfares such as both lanes of Bonifacio Drive from Anda Circle to P. Burgos Ave., various sections of Roxas Blvd.,

Dumanjug: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Saturday said the reconstruction of the collapsed part of the flood control structure in Barangay Kang-actol, Dumanjug, Cebu will be completed next week. In a statement, Secretary Vince Dizon said the rebuilding of the structure is being expedited, upon the orders of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, the reconstruction, which started on November 27, will be completed in just a week, in response to the needs of the community. The structure collapsed on November 25 due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon Verbena. President Marcos

Butuan city: Operatives from the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) arrested two drug suspects during the implementation of a search warrant in Barangay Villa Kananga. Authorities also seized over 700 grams of shabu from the suspects with an estimated value of more than PHP4.7 million. Additionally, a .45 caliber pistol with ammunition was confiscated. According to Philippines News Agency, BCPO Director Col. Rommel Villamor identified the suspects as alias ‘Jim,’ 52, a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, and alias ‘Chris,’ 42, a resident of Barangay Agao, Butuan City. ‘Alias Chris is classified as a high-value individual while

Manila: Japanese players will clash for the boys’ singles title at the first leg of the ITF J30 Manila after Aoi Ishizaki stunned sixth-seeded compatriot Kuranosuke Suzuki, 6-2, 7-6 (3), at Rizal Memorial Tennis Center in Manila on Saturday. Ishizaki will face fellow Japanese qualifier Shun Munetoh, who earlier pulled off a shock 7-6 (7), 6-1 victory over second seed Ruochen Gao of China. According to Philippines News Agency, in the girls’ singles, top seed Yi-Ching Huang of Chinese Taipei advanced to the final with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over sixth seed Paweenon Nualsri of Thailand. Huang will meet

Manila: The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced that the second round of public auction for four luxury vehicles seized from contractor couple Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya will take place on December 5. In a social media post, the agency stated that the public auction, conducted through sealed bidding, will commence at 10 a.m. at the BOC main office in Port Area, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the auction will feature one unit each of a 2022 Toyota Tundra, 2023 Toyota Sequoia, 2023 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and 2022 Bentley Bentayga. The combined value of these vehicles is PHP17.3 million. The Auction