Day: December 4, 2025

Quezon city: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned vlogger Norman Mangusin after a video showing him violating multiple traffic laws went viral. The footage captured Mangusin driving a Ford Expedition while committing several infractions. According to Philippines News Agency, LTO Chief Markus Lacanilao announced that Mangusin has been issued a show cause order to attend a hearing with the LTO Intelligence and Investigation Division at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City. The viral video allegedly shows the vlogger driving with fake license plates, not wearing a seatbelt, and using a mobile phone, all of which are considered distracted

Iloilo city: Security measures for the “Paskuhan 2025” are already in place to ensure the safe and orderly celebration of the holiday season in Western Visayas. Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) director Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan said they are intensifying security measures across the region. “We will increase our police presence in key locations, and assistance hubs will be established in strategic places to provide prompt support,” he said in a message to reporters on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-6 will also reinforce anti-criminality activities and public awareness campaigns to remind the communities to stay vigilant

Manila: The Department of Agrarian Reform in North Cotabato (DAR-North Cotabato) commended its scholars who passed the recent Agriculturist Licensure Examination, officials reported Wednesday. DAR highlighted the success of Art Anthony Lumogdang, a scholar and child of an Agrarian Reform Beneficiary from Carmen town, who is now a licensed agriculturist. According to Philippines News Agency, the success of these scholars signifies the growing competence and potential of youth in agrarian reform communities. Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Evangeline Bueno expressed that this achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the scholars. Lumogdang, a magna cum laude

Muscat: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday confirmed the release of nine Filipino crew members of M/V Eternity C after successful mediation by the Sultanate of Oman. According to Philippines News Agency, the DFA’s Office of the Spokesperson told reporters, “Yes, they have been released.” In a statement, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it facilitated the return of 11 seafarers, composed of Filipino and Indian nationals, as part of its continuing humanitarian efforts. The group was flown from Sana’a to Muscat aboard a Royal Omani Air Force aircraft, where preparations are underway for their repatriation to

Manila: The corporate registrations of Discaya-owned St. Timothy Construction Corporation and St. Gerrard Construction General Contractor and Development Corporation have been revoked by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for submitting incorrect beneficial ownership information. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEC Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD) issued two separate resolutions on Nov. 26, directing the companies to pay PHP2 million each as penalties and an additional administrative fine of PHP1,000 per day of continuing violation. This action is in accordance with Section 158 of Republic Act No. 11232, or the Revised Corporation Code. The SEC’s decision followed a