SunStar Philippines 
Flood control mess, VP impeachment dominate Google search in August
MANILA, Philippines — The country was gripped by corruption controversies in August, with scandals piling up faster than they could be resolved, data suggests. An analysis on Google Trends presented by INQUIRER Metrics data scientist Dr. Rogelio Alicor Panao showed that corruption scandals took the fore in searches made in Google and YouTube last August. One particular controversy that stood out was “impeachment,” which saw search interest spike on August 6 where it peaked at 87 out of 100. The interest spike occurred the same day the Senate decided to archive the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, following […]... Keep on reading: Flood control mess, VP impeachment dominate Google search in August
Inquirer 
Wawao Builders exec ‘not sure’ if company has flood control project in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — Mark Allan Arevalo, Wawao Builders general manager, invoked his right against self-incrimination when asked whether his firm was involved in ghost flood control projects. Arevalo was among the contractors who attended the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation on questionable flood control projects. "I invoke my right against self- incrimination," Arevalo said when Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada asked whether they had flood projects in Bulacan. "Hindi po ako sigurado (I'm not sure)," Arevalo said when Estrada asked him if his firm has flood control projects in Bulacan. Estrada said that Wawao has 42 projects with the Department of Public Works and Highways. "The bulk of your projects is in Bulacan, [you have] two in San Juan [City], in Quezon City, Ilocos Norte, Kalookan [City], and Laguna. And they have identical [project] cost: P77 million," he told Arevalo.
The Manila Times 
Ranido named SUGBU’s “Bowler of the Month” for August
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Nestor Ranido captured the “Bowler of the Month” crown of the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) after ruling the August edition of the tournament last Sunday, August 31, at the SM Seaside Bowling and Leisure Center. Ranido, who earlier this year won the mixed seniors title in the national-level 2nd SUGBU Open held at the same venue, had repeatedly come close in the monthly tilt, often finishing on the podium or within the top five. Those near misses, however, had kept him out of contention for the prestigious “Bowler of the Year” tournament later this year—until his […]... Keep on reading: Ranido named SUGBU’s “Bowler of the Month” for August
DILG: Body cams for fire inspectors to nix fire extinguisher racket
MANILA, Philippines — Fire inspectors will be required to use body cameras to prevent them from illegally selling fire extinguishers, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla. “I’ve already filed for the requisition of 5,000 body cams. Then, we’ll be having a system because our fire inspectors are very notorious in selling fire extinguishers,” he said in a radio dzBB interview on Monday. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is an attached agency of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. BFP Memorandum Circular No. 2025-005 bans the agency’s personnel from selling or endorsing a specific brand […]... Keep on reading: DILG: Body cams for fire inspectors to nix fire extinguisher racket
Healing by empowering: A doctor who changes profession but retains vocation
Dr. Jenny Adtoon, a former "Doctor to the Barrios" who served on the front lines of the Covid-19 pandemic, has shifted her career to aesthetic medicine. Her story highlights how she found a new way to heal and empower people, moving from treating physical ailments to boosting confidence and emotional well-being.
Bong Go denies ties to family business amid Senate probe on Discaya projects
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go on Monday denied involvement in the joint venture projects entered into by CLTG Builders and the Discayas. Speaking at the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on Monday, contractor Sarah Discaya confirmed that they had entered into a joint venture project with CLTG Builders — a company owned by Go’s […]... Keep on reading: Bong Go denies ties to family business amid Senate probe on Discaya projects
