Category: General

Manila: The government has announced an investigation into the reported contributions made by Chinese nationals, who were recently detained for alleged espionage activities, to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and certain local government units (LGUs). According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro informed the public during a Malaca±ang press briefing that the authorities will conduct a thorough examination of these donations. Castro emphasized the necessity of understanding the intentions behind these contributions to ensure that they were made in good faith. She cited a precedent during the pandemic when various donations,

Iloilo City: The long-awaited Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island (PGN) Bridges project is moving forward, with construction on the first segment (Panay-Guimaras) set to begin in July 2026. The Panay-Guimaras (Section A) segment has a total length of 13.616 kilometers, while the Guimaras to Negros (Section B) stretches 19.47 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, Engineer Antonio Erwin Aranaz, project manager of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Unified Project Management Office, reported to the Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) of the Regional Development Council (RDC) that the detailed engineering design (DED) for both sections is 79.75 percent complete as of February

Bulacan: The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Bulacan has announced the activation of dengue fast lanes in all government hospitals across the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory requires state hospitals to establish specific zones or lanes dedicated solely to the assessment and management of suspected dengue patients. These hospitals are instructed to ensure an adequate supply of necessary medical equipment and medications, including intravenous fluids and diagnostic tools, to effectively manage dengue cases. The advisory also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between hospitals and local health authorities to inform the public about the dengue fast lanes. The

Manila: Fugitive former Negros Oriental Third District congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. is still in Timor-Leste where he is pursuing an appeal against his extradition, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Remulla said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla noted that the relatively new judicial system of the Southeast Asian state poses challenges to Teves’ transfer. The appeal process appears to be prolonged, but updates on the matter are anticipated soon. Remulla confirmed Teves’ continued presence in Timor-Leste during an impromptu interview with reporters. Teves, once extradited, will face multiple charges, including murder, frustrated murder, attempted murder, and terrorism.

Antique: The Antique Provincial Board has put forward a request for the institutionalization of the Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) as an advisory body, proposing its inclusion as a regular member of the provincial and local development councils. According to Philippines News Agency, the provincial board passed a resolution, authored by Vice Governor Edgar Denosta, addressed to Governor Rhodora Cadiao. The request was made during the board’s regular session, highlighting the importance of integrating the priorities of farmers, fisherfolk, and other stakeholders into local planning, programming, and budgeting. Board Member Mayella Mae Plameras-Ladislao, who co-sponsored the resolution, emphasized the significance