TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Southern Leyte 1st District Engineering Office has imposed a temporary 20-ton load limit on all vehicles crossing bridges within the district amid the effects of recent powerful earthquakes. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the DPWH said the restriction was implemented in response to the recent series of strong earthquakes in Cebu and Davao Oriental that also shook the province. READ: Mandaue council seeks immediate inspection of bridges after 6.9 quake “The measure aims to ensure public safety and preserve the structural integrity of the bridges while […]... Keep on reading: S. Leyte bridges: 20-ton limit imposed by DPWH amid quakes

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(UPDATE) NEARLY all Filipinos supported President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to expose corruption in flood control projects even if there were political consequences for him, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed. In its latest Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from Sept. 25 to 30, 2025, 83 percent or eight out of 10 Filipinos said that they supported the move of Marcos, with only three percent disagreeing and 13 percent ambivalent. Broken down by region, the National Capital Region had the highest agreement at 91 percent, followed by Balanced Luzon at 90 percent. It was lower in Visayas at 64 percent and Mindanao at 78 percent. Ambivalence, however, was high in Visayas and Mindanao, with 24 percent and 16 percent saying they neither agree or disagree. OCTA said the results indicate a “strong reservoir of public goodwill and trust for the president’s decision to confront corruption head-on.” “The findings suggest that sustained transparency and follow-through on reforms could further strengthen public confidence in government integrity and leadership,” it added. Six out of 10 Filipinos, or 60 percent, said they are “angry” or “outraged” when they think about corruption in the government, particularly in flood control initiatives, while 30 percent expressed “fear” or “anxiety” and nine percent reported “sadness” or “disappointment.” Meanwhile, nearly one in two Filipinos, or 46 percent, believe that an independent commission from the private sector, such as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, is seen as the most suited to lead the investigation in the flood control mess, while only 23 percent said the Senate is the most appropriate institution and 13 percent said the House of Representatives should take the lead. The survey had 1,200 respondents and a margin of error of plus or minus three percent nationwide and six percent by major area.

• The Manila Times
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 8 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the inspection of the nearly completed Camalaniugan Bridge which will connect the northeastern and northwestern parts of Cagayan Province. Once completed, the 1,580-meter-long cable-stayed bridge will connect the towns of Aparri and Camalaniugan. It is the only bridge crossing the Cagayan River in the northernmost part of Cagayan. With a total contract price of P2.34 billion, the “mega bridge” is a joint venture between Agafer Construction, a local construction firm, and Hunan Road and Bridge Construction, a China-based company, implemented under a design-and-build scheme. Construction began in 2021. However, the pandemic pushed back its completion date with its new target inauguration slated for January 2026. According to Malacañang, once fully operational, the Camalaniugan Bridge will improve accessibility, strengthen economic connections, and cut travel time between the towns of Aparri and Ballesteros. It would also serve as an alternative route to the old Magapit Suspension Bridge. Travel time via the Magapit Bridge is projected to decrease from one hour to at least 20 minutes, benefiting 6,000 travelers a day.

• The Manila Times
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 11 dakika

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday led the inspection of the nearly completed Camalaniugan Bridge which will connect the northeastern and northwestern parts of Cagayan province. Once completed, the 1,580-meter-long cable-stayed bridge will connect the towns of Aparri and Camalaniugan. It is the only bridge crossing the Cagayan River in the northernmost part of province. With a total contract price of P2.34 billion, the “mega bridge” is a joint venture between Agafer Construction, a local construction firm, and Hunan Road and Bridge Construction, a China-based company, implemented under a design-and-build scheme. The construction started in May 2020, with 99 percent of the civil works accomplished as of Sept. 30, 2025. However, the pandemic pushed back its completion date with its new target inauguration slated for January 2026. Marcos, however, hopes the bridge would already be open to traffic in time for Christmas. “This is a big deal because Aparri-Claveria, Aparri-Ballesteros, up to Ballesteros there are already good roads. Six thousand people would be able to pass through here every day,” he said. “So, there will be a lot of traffic. The Aparri Port is right there. All the goods that are brought everywhere — travel long distances. Here, it would be trimmed to only 20 minutes,” he added. Once fully operational, the Camalaniugan Bridge is expected to improve accessibility, strengthen economic connections, and cut travel time between Aparri, Cagayan and Ballesteros, Cagayan and would also serve as an alternative route to the old Magapit Suspension Bridge.

• The Manila Times
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 11 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Most Filipinos expressed anger and fear due to the multibillion-peso corruption scandal involving the flood control project, Octa Research’s latest survey showed. In Octa’s Tugon ng Masa survey held from Sept. 25 to 30 and published on Tuesday,  60 percent of 1,500 adult Filipinos polled  expressed anger or outrage while 30 percent felt fear and anxiety due to the recent developments. Nine percent of respondents expressed sadness or sorrow while one percent still saw hope and optimism amid what is happening. “A clear majority of Filipinos express outrage and frustration over corruption in government infrastructure projects, particularly […]... Keep on reading: Most Filipinos mad, fearful due to PH corruption woes – Octa

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• 4 gün, 4 saat, 12 dakika

Hulaan kung sino si TV personality at bakit siya na-bad trip sa isang event.

• GMA Network
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 13 dakika

Fans of Claudine Barretto and Mark Anthony Fernandez had a trip down memory lane after the former couple met anew for an apparent project. In the clip shared by the actress on her Instagram page on Sunday, Oct. 12, the two of them are all smiles while in an embrace and while sitting close to each other in a photoshoot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Claudine Barretto (@claubarretto) In a separate post, Barretto also showed their meeting in which she can be heard greeting the actor, “Hi, my ex!” before they went in for a hug. […]... Keep on reading: Exes Claudine Barretto, Mark Anthony Fernandez reunite for project

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MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced the policy shift by releasing a memorandum lifting the access restrictions on SALNs, which was presented by Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano before the media during a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. READ: Ombudsman Remulla to release memo lifting restrictions on SALNs Earlier, Remulla said he aims to open the Ombudsman’s doors to the public and make it a true “sumbungan ng bayan” (the people’s grievance platform). He added that his office plans to crowdsource information for lifestyle checks and complaints, noting that investigations will no longer rely solely on fact-finding teams but […]... Keep on reading: Ombudsman Remulla lifts SALN restrictions imposed by Martires

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• SunStar Philippines
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Mababawi na kaya ng mga Sang'gre ang Kaharian ng Hathoria? Abangan 'yan ngayong Martes sa GMA Prime!

• GMA Network
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 29 dakika

Flanked by fellow elite Filipino athletes, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao headlines Team Philippines in Netflix's eight-nation, 48-athlete sports reality show 'Physical: Asia' set to premiere on October 28

• Rappler
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 31 dakika

Kaunting panahon na lang, malapit nang manganak si Kapuso comedienne Valeen Montenegro. Sa November nakatakdang i-welcome ni Valeen at ng kanyang non-showbiz husband na si Riel Manuel ang first baby nila. Puspusan na ang paghahanda ng mag-asawa para sa pagdating ng kanilang panganay. Naglaan na sina Valeen at Riel ng isang kwarto sa kanilang tahanan para maging nursery ng kanilang baby boy . Pinuno na rin nila ito ng ilang mahahalagang gamit na kakailanganin tulad ng crib, mga damit, cleaning supplies, diaper changing station, at sterilizer. Dinisenyuhan din nila ito ng dinosaur figurines at stuffed animals para maging kaaya-aya sa bata. "Building this nursery with you has been one of may favorite adventures yet. I can't wait to tell little Manuel about the time we had to fight over the crib placement," sulat ni Valeen sa Instagram kalakip ng maikling video kung saan ina-asesmble nila ni Riel ang crib. Bukod dito, naglaan din si Valeen at Riel ng oras para i-celebrate ang nalalapit na pagdating ng bagong adisyon sa kanilang pamilya kasama ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. Nagdaos sila ng intimate dinosaur-themed party para sa kanilang pamilya at mga kaibigan kung saan ni-reveal na rin nila na Tiago Alonzo ang magiging pangalan ng kanyang first baby boy. Silipin ang nursery na inihanda ni Valeen Montenegro para sa kanyang baby, pati na ang mga last minute celebrations nila bago ito dumating dito.

• GMA Network
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 34 dakika

CAMALANIUGAN, Cagayan — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has pledged to provide P10,000 in cash assistance to farmers affected by the continued drop in palay (unhusked rice) farmgate prices. During his visit to Cagayan on Tuesday, Marcos expressed the need for the government to assist farmers struggling with low prices for their harvests. READ: Farmer prefers higher palay-buying price, not aid: `We feel like beggars’ “We have planned to give P10,000 each to those who suffered farmgate losses,” President Marcos said in Filipino. Marcos also directed the National Food Authority (NFA) to increase its palay procurement, setting buying prices at P18–P19 […]... Keep on reading: Marcos pledges P10,000 cash aid for farmers hit by low palay prices

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Kilalanin ang mga ipinagmamalaking mga anak, kapatid, at pamangkin ng mga artista na maglalaro sa 'Family Feud' ngayong October 14.

• GMA Network
• 4 gün, 4 saat, 39 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Former Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said he is willing to publicize his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) should the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) require it. Romualdez said this after attending an ICI hearing where he was invited to discuss his “familiarity and personal knowledge” on insertions in the national budget and flood control projects. Asked if he would be willing to publicize his SALN if needed in the investigation, the lawmaker responded in the affirmative. READ: Romualdez on ICI investigation: ‘I will be here to help in any way’ READ: Ombudsman Remulla to […]... Keep on reading: Romualdez willing to publicize his SALN if ICI will require it

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, United States — SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket soared through Texas’s golden-hour skies Monday before splashing down successfully, as the US company vies to silence critics who doubt Elon Musk’s startup can deliver NASA’s lunar projects on time. In its 11th test voyage, the enormous rocket took off Monday from Space X’s south Texas launch facilities just after 6:25pm local time (2325 GMT), according to a live video feed which also featured resounding applause from engineering teams. READ: Four astronauts home from space station after splashdown Super Heavy Its rocket booster known was Super Heavy landed in Gulf […]... Keep on reading: SpaceX launches Starship megarocket on successful test flight

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