MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday appealed to the public to remain calm as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) investigates anomalous flood control projects. Presidential Communication Office Undersecretary Claire Castro issued the statement in reaction to a recent Pulse Asia survey showing that most Filipinos are critical and growing impatient with how the government is addressing inflation and massive corruption. Castro, a lawyer, said that cases without strong evidence to stand on usually crumble due to technicalities. “Just calm down. It doesn't happen immediately,” Castro said in Filipino in a press conference. “What is more unacceptable? Many cases were filed but all were dismissed because the evidence was not ripe and insufficient? Let's let the ICI develop their investigation and complete the needed documents. Their promise is that week four they will be able to file cases or recommend the filing of cases,” she said. “Let's just let them collect documents and evidence so that the cases to be filed are stronger. So don't be impatient. If not for the President, who else will initiate the investigation?” she added. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last July ordered an audit of flood control projects due to the supposed misuse of public funds. Last September, he created the ICI that would probe anomalies and recommend appropriate charges to be filed against erring contractors and public officials.

• The Manila Times
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MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) has extended its previously issued Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) covering flights near Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon, Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island, and Taal Volcano in Batangas until Wednesday morning, October 15. In its latest advisory released on Tuesday, Caap said the extension of the NOTAM was released “to ensure aviation safety.” According to Caap, the NOTAM for Bulusan is now effective from 8:39 a.m. this Tuesday until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, with vertical limits from the surface up to 10,000 feet. READ: Bulusan, Kanlaon being watched following quakes Meanwhile, the […]... Keep on reading: Caap extends flight ban near Bulusan, Kanlaon, Taal until Oct. 15

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Davao City launched 10 new low-floor, air-conditioned buses for its Interim Bus Service (DIBS) on October 14, 2025. Project Manager Atty. Tristan Dwight Domingo confirmed the buses, designed to ease congestion and provide comfortable, disability-accessible transport, will begin free operations by mid-November. The ₱73-billion Davao Bus Project (Davao Public Transport Modernization Project) remains on track, though facing land acquisition and funding challenges with the DOTr.

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MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Tuesday said that the surge capacity of Department of Health (DOH) hospitals is ready to be activated to assist patients if a strong earthquake like the “Big One” strikes the country. Herbosa made this remark during a presentation of the DOH and representatives of some of its hospitals on their emergency response plans in the case of the “Big One” earthquake. Herbosa said that surge capacity provides for an additional 10 percent of the bed capacity of a DOH hospital. READ: The ‘Big One’ substandard rebars: A killer mix “If the hospital […]... Keep on reading: DOH hospitals ready to activate surge capacity for 'Big One' — Herbosa

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MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City turned over P1 million in financial assistance each to seven northern Cebu LGUs severely affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake last September 30. On Tuesday, Oct. 14, city officials led by Mayor Thadeo Jovito “Jonkie” Ouano personally handed over the checks during simultaneous turnover ceremonies in the affected municipalities. Mayor Ouano visited Bogo City—the epicenter of the earthquake—and the Municipality of Daanbantayan to lead the turnover personally. Vice Mayor Glenn Bercede and Councilor Atty. Joel Seno headed the turnover of cash assistance in the remaining LGUs: San Remigio, Medellin, Tabogon, Borbon, and Sogod. READ: EXPLAINER: […]... Keep on reading: Mandaue turns over P1M in financial aid to 7 LGUs hit by 6.9 quake

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Jinkee Pacquiao expressed her excitement about meeting her first grandchild, as her son Jimuel is set to welcome his child with his girlfriend soon. Sharing photos of herself with her son on Instagram, Jinkee waxed sentimental as she looked back on how times have changed since she gave birth to Jimuel, up to the time she is now about to become a grandmother to his child.  “The day I became your mother, my world changed instantly. @pacquiao.emmanuel. It marked the start of a new version of myself, one that is tender, tired, and transformed,” she said.  “Time flies so fast […]... Keep on reading: Jinkee Pacquiao looking forward to meeting first grandchild from son Jimuel

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 21-year-old man died after he was stabbed by two suspects outside a disco in Barangay Poblacion, Pilar town, Bohol, on Monday, October 13, 2025. The victim was identified as Jefferson Digal, a student and resident of San Juan, Sierra Bullones town. Meanwhile, the suspects were identified as Chanil Consigna, 24, with a live-in partner and a resident of Santa Cruz, Dagohoy, and Nelio Busaco, of legal age, a resident of Catagdaan, Pilar town, Bohol. Based on information from the Pilar Municipal Police Station of the Bohol Police Provincial Office, the incident occurred around 3:40 a.m., […]... Keep on reading: Jealousy leads to fatal stabbing outside disco in Bohol

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OCBO Officer-in-Charge Architect Khashayar L. Toghyani mandated strict compliance for establishments issued Red Tags (Occupancy Prohibited, Severe Damage) and Yellow Tags (Restricted Use, Moderate Damage) after the October 10 earthquake. Red-tagged buildings include Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Admin/School Buildings) and Teleperformance Davao. Toghyani warned that illegal occupancy of red-tagged structures is a violation of the National Building Code (Section 207), punishable by fine and imprisonment.

• SunStar Philippines
• 4 gün, 43 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The driver of a Department of Transportation (DOTr) undersecretary  who figured in a road rage incident in Quezon City recently had his driver’s license perpetually revoked. The DOTr reported the development after the erring driver appeared at the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) hearing on Monday. “This means he will no longer be able to drive,” the DOTr said. DOTr Undersecretary for Internal Audit and Special Concerns Ricky Alfonso was a passenger of the vehicle at the time of the incident. READ: DOTr usec relieves driver involved in viral road rage video  The DOTr said that when […]... Keep on reading: License of DOTr exec's driver in road rage case perpetually revoked

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It is human capital, and not strategies or investments, that is the most important key in unlocking technological advancements, innovations, and economic growth of a nation, an Emirati official said on Monday. At the opening ceremonies of GITEX Global 2025 held here at the Dubai World Trade Center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri said that strategies and investments would not be of any use if there are no human beings that would implement it. Al Marri said this after being asked by talk moderator […]... Keep on reading: UAE exec says human capital is key to innovation, economic growth

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