Contrary to the claim, only the ICC has the power to make decisions on cases under its investigation

• Rappler
• 3 saat, 36 dakika

SUBIC, Zambales — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday officially launched South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, marking the revival of large-scale shipbuilding operations in the Philippines. The President was joined by Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez and Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go, during the event, which also symbolizes the start of the first vessel’s construction through the steel – cutting ceremony. The President’s attendance holds special significance as it represents the HD Hyundai Group’s gratitude for the central government’s policy support that enabled the company’s entry into the Philippine shipbuilding sector, Malacañang said. In May 2024, the President announced the landmark partnership between US firm Cerberus and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Jr. to restore and develop shipbuilding and maritime industries in Subic. Under the partnership, HD Hyundai will lease a portion of the Agila Subic shipyard, previously Hanjin Heavy Industries. HD Hyundai, a South Korea-based shipbuilder and solution provider in heavy industry and energy sectors, will initially focus on the construction of offshore wind platforms. It is projecting to invest approximately $550 million over 10 years and generate around 10,000 jobs within three to five years. In 2022, Marcos said that the country was the seventh-largest shipbuilder in the world, contributing almost 400,000 gross tons of newly built sea and ocean-going vessels. “This is a far cry from our capacity in the past, and even far behind the output of shipbuilding behemoths like South Korea and Japan,” Marcos has said. “With this initiative of Cerberus and HD Hyundai, we will have a fresh start and a strong foundation in realizing our vision to be amongst the largest and most consequential shipbuilders in the world," he added.

• The Manila Times
• 3 saat, 35 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 4 saat, 28 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has demanded that a TV network publicly apologize to his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta, for dragging her into the discussion of anomalous flood control projects she had no part in. Pangilinan did so after Net25 news anchors, during an interview with Sen. Dante Marcoleta, urged Cuneta to convince the senator to step down from the blue ribbon committee for supposedly proposing a separate independent probe into flood control projects than the Marcoleta was already leading. It should be noted, however, that it was Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III who made the […]... Keep on reading: Pangilinan: TV network dragged wife's name in flood control probe

• Inquirer
• 3 saat, 24 dakika

The 13-member panel is authorized to require government agencies to submit documents, issue subpoenas, take testimony, and examine bank deposits of those linked to the questioned projects, subject to legal limits

• Rappler
• 3 saat, 22 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol has officially appointed the new manager for its two bus terminals. On Monday, September 1, the Provincial Board (PB) has approved the resolution naming Ahmed Cuizon as the manager for both the Cebu South Bus (CSBT) and Cebu North Bus terminals (CNBT). READ: BRT as the future of the Edsa Busway Sought for her comments, Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said Cuizon’s previous experiences in the public sector made him suitable for the role. “Ahmed was my choice because of his experience and expertise in leading the LTFRB. The transport sector is not new to him, […]... Keep on reading: New bus terminal manager: Capitol appoints former LTFRB-7 chief

• Inquirer
• 3 saat, 21 dakika

MANILA, Philippines – Several construction groups have expressed full support to the zero-tolerance policy against corruption of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). The Construction Project Management Association of the Philippines (CPMAP), headed by its president, Eduardo Hitosis,said Housing Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling’s "head-on and straightforwardly stand against this social cancer is an inspiration to us –a reminder that there is still hope for our nation and there are still clean and committed public servant.” The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA) said "integrity, transparency, and accountability are values that must guide every stakeholder as we work together with government to address the country's housing needs.” The DHSUD Employees Association (DHSUDEA), headed by its resident Roel Fernandez, said its support was a collective pledge of honesty and integrity from the employees and underscored its commitment to uphold the moral standards of DHSUD. "Corruption has no place in our mission of building communities and providing every Filipino with access to safe, adequate, and affordable housing... With great hope, it is through our collective vigilance and shared culture of honesty that we can build the housing sector every Filipino deserves," the group added. Known in the construction industry as an advocate of good governance, Aliling told the private developers that corruption, even in the slightest form, should not be tolerated—both by government and the private sector.

• The Manila Times
• 3 saat, 18 dakika

The Discayas’ fortune may be built on cement and gravel, but it rests on a foundation of betrayal

• Rappler
• 3 saat, 17 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Leyte 4th District Rep. Richard Gomez has removed from his Facebook page photos that contained names and contact details of reporters who merely asked for his side regarding a local official’s accusations over damaged flood control projects. As of Tuesday morning, Gomez’ post on news agencies doing a “media spin” about him is still published, but screenshots of his conversations with reporters and desk officers about a possible interview can no longer be seen. Gomez was recently called out by different groups for allegedly endangering the lives of journalists, as he posted the names and corresponding contact details […]... Keep on reading: Gomez removes photos containing reporters’ contacts from FB post

• Inquirer
• 3 saat, 17 dakika

This is 24.44% higher than the energy department's 2025 budget of P3.1 billion

• Rappler
• 3 saat, 15 dakika

• SunStar Philippines
• 4 saat, 55 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — No more empty promises. Mayor Nestor Archival Sr. said that contractors handling flood control projects, or any other project, should be required to sign agreements committing to complete the work on time or pay penalties directly to the city if they would fail to do so. In a press conference on September 1, Archival expressed frustration that the city currently had no hold over contractors implementing Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) projects, despite residents bearing the brunt of traffic gridlocks and unfinished excavations. “Ang nahitabo karon, wala man gyud tay hold sa mga contractor. […]... Keep on reading: Archival to DPWH contractors: ‘Finish the project or pay damages’

• Inquirer
• 3 saat, 4 dakika

LEGAZPI CITY—The Bicol police, in coordination with various government and non-government agencies, are in the final stages of security preparations for the annual Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City, particularly for the Traslación and fluvial procession scheduled in the second and third weeks of September. “To beef up security, we are deploying over 3,000 policemen to key pilgrimage sites in the coming days,” Police Brig. Gen. Nestor Cruzata Babagay Jr., Bicol police chief, told reporters in an interview on Monday. READ: Over 5,000 cops to secure events during Penafrancia Festival in Bicol He said Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo requested heightened […]... Keep on reading: Security in place for Peñafrancia Festival in Bicol

• Inquirer
• 3 saat, 1 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Two people died, including a toddler, in a fire that hit a residential area in Barangay Tinajeros, Malabon City, from Monday late evening to Tuesday early morning. In a Viber message to reporters on Tuesday, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the fatalities were identified as a female in her mid-40s and a 3-year-old girl. READ: Over 200 affected in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig fire, says official A 6-year-old girl also sustained injuries due to the fire, the fire bureau added. According to the BFP, the blaze started at around 11:54 p.m. on Monday. A first […]... Keep on reading: 2 dead as fire hits residential area in Malabon

• Inquirer
• 2 saat, 55 dakika

Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford are now a family of four, as they welcomed their second child, Austin, after only “two quick, silent pushes.” Garcia announced through a joint Instagram post on Monday, Sept. 1, that she gave birth last Aug. 17 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig. “On August 17, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy, Austin, into the world. And it was the experience of a lifetime. The plan was another water birth — this time in @stlukesmedicalcenter,” the actress began. “We decided to go to the hospital when I was already in active labor, but after […]... Keep on reading: Coleen Garcia, Billy Crawford welcome second child: ‘After two quick pushes’

• Inquirer
• 2 saat, 48 dakika

COTABATO CITY — A man and his son were killed in an alleged anti-drug operation while a family of three were slain in an ambush in Maguindanao del Norte on Monday, police said. Lt. Colonel Esmael Madin, Datu Odin municipal police station chief, said farmer Mandangan Noden, 48, and his son Iverson, 19, were killed in a drug buy-bust in Barangay Bagoinged of Datu Odin Sinsuat town at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 1. Madin claimed that Nodin and his son had traded shots with approaching law enforcers during the operation conducted by the police and backed by the Army. […]... Keep on reading: 5 killed in P1.6M drug bust, separate ambush in Maguindanao del Norte

• Inquirer
• 2 saat, 42 dakika