An aerial view shows damaged vehicles on a section of a collapsed bridge in Santa Maria town, Isabela province on February 28, 2025. Authorities said but six people were injured in the incident. (AFP / John Dimian) MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos wants the collapse of a P1.2-billion newly opened …
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Lacson proposes reversing EDSA Busway direction to prevent violations
Former Sen. Panfilo Lacson (Courtesy: Ping Lacson/Instagram) Former senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday suggested reversing the direction of buses on the EDSA Busway to curb unauthorized vehicle use following reports of repeated violations—including one involving a Philippine National Police (PNP) convoy. “To prevent unauthorized vehicles from using the busway, …
Read More »Palace credits PH exit from FATF grey list to admin’s key reforms
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro (Courtesy: RTVM/Screenshot) Malacañang on Saturday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s leadership was instrumental in the Philippines’ removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro credited Mr. Marcos for driving key reforms that strengthened the country’s fight against …
Read More »DOTr ordered to secure Smart deal for railway
Speaking at the Regional Development Council III meeting in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan last Friday, Marcos called for a dialogue with Smart Communications chairman and chief executive officer Manuel V. Pangilinan “to resolve the problem of broadband frequency for the NSCR signaling system.” (KJ Rosales / File) MANILA, Philippines …
Read More »Marcos tells agri officials: Boost biosecurity measures
President Marcos wants to ramp up livestock consolidation and intensify biosecurity measures in addition to the ongoing vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) to fight the virus. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file photo) Marcos said during Friday’s meeting with Regional Development Council III at the CSJDM Convention Center …
Read More »PNP chief relieves Anti-Kidnapping head
PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil (Courtesy: Philippine National Police/Facebook) The head of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) was officially relieved of his position amid concerns over the operation to rescue a kidnapped Chinese victim earlier this week. The relief of PNP-AKG acting director Col. Elmer Ragay raised …
Read More »Marcos seeks intensified biosecurity measures for ASF prevention
(File photo) MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to ramp up livestock consolidation and intensify biosecurity measures to control African swine fever (ASF). During a meeting with Regional Development Council 3 (Central Luzon) at the CSJDM Convention Center in San Jose Del Monte …
Read More »Bam, Kiko go on house-to-house sorties with Risa for Senate comeback
Senatorial candidates Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan went on a house-to-house campaign on Saturday, March 1, at Barangay Hulo Ferry Station, Mandaluyong City. Senator Risa Hontiveros joins Akbayan first nominee Chel Diokno and senatorial candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino during a campaign sortie in Mandaluyong City on Saturday, March …
Read More »2 Russian divers found dead near Batangas resort
TWO Russian divers were found dead, one in the jaws of a shark, after a strong current separated them from their group in a popular scuba spot in Batangas, a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official said Friday. Four Russian men ages 18 to 57 were diving Thursday afternoon near Verde …
Read More »NHCP condemns Chinese distortion of Palawan’s history
Courtesy: National Historical Commission of the Philippines The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Friday released a statement, condemning the online circulation of fabricated stories, claiming that Palawan used to be part of China. The claims, which recently spread on various social media platforms alleged that Palawan—wrongly referred …
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