Day: December 18, 2025

Cubao: Several government officials conducted inspections and random drug tests in numerous terminals in Cubao, Quezon City as part of the government’s efforts to secure public transportation ahead of the expected influx of passengers during the holiday break. The initiative aims to prioritize passenger convenience and safety, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ directive. According to Philippines News Agency, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Romando ‘Don’ Artes highlighted that the multi-agency inspection was conducted to ensure the safe, orderly, and convenient movement of commuters and to prevent untoward incidents at bus terminals during the holiday rush. The MMDA

Manila: The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has expressed serious concern over a report of an incident in Tondo, Manila, in which a male Grade 7 student was allegedly forced by a teacher to eat a cockroach, accompanied by threats and intimidation. According to Philippines News Agency, the CWC strongly condemned any form of violence and abuse against children, stressing that the incident – if proven true – constitutes a clear violation of a child’s right to safety and protection, especially within the school environment. The council highlighted the potential for severe trauma resulting from such incidents. “Dapat

Makati city: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) emphasized the significant role played by permanent and long-term Filipino migrants, highlighting their contributions to various local government units (LGUs) and organizations, as well as to national development. According to Philippines News Agency, at the celebration of the Overseas Filipino Month and the International Migrants Day at the Department of Migrant Workers in Makati City, CFO Chairperson Secretary Dante Ang II led a tribute to the approximately 10.7 million overseas Filipinos worldwide and their families. Among these, 5.8 million are permanent migrants, including naturalized citizens, dual citizens, spouses or partners of foreign

Bago city: The management of Negros Occidental District Jail-Male Dormitory (NODJ-MD) in Bago City has dismissed allegations of abuse against persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and visitors, which were brought forward by Kabataan party-list Rep. Renee Co in a privilege speech on December 15. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Negros Island Region (BJMP-NIR) released a statement on Thursday, indicating that NODJ-MD warden Supt. Crysrel Awe submitted a detailed explanation as directed by regional director Chief Supt. Brendan Fulgencio. This was in response to the issues raised against the management, as part of an ongoing

Seoul: The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) has entered into five strategic memoranda of understanding with prominent South Korean companies during a recent business forum in South Korea. These agreements aim to enhance renewable energy adoption and improve energy security in Mindanao, while also creating opportunities in various sectors. According to Philippines News Agency, MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno announced on Thursday that the memoranda of understanding cover a range of areas including traffic and safety solutions, water treatment and disaster prevention technologies, environmental consulting, solar power generation, and nickel processing and industrial development. These initiatives are part of the broader