MANILA, Philippines — Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong has urged the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) to summon former Marikina City 2nd District representative Stella Quimbo to explain her alleged involvement in the allocation of P300 million under the Department of Health’s (DOH) Medical Assistance for Indigents Program (MAIP). Magalong, in a recent interview, said he was “surprised” to learn from a document that Quimbo had allegedly received a disproportionately large MAIP allocation, raising questions about the fairness of fund distribution. “One of those who should be invited is former congresswoman Stella Quimbo. I was surprised when I saw a document from the DOH showing MAIP funds. Aren’t those supposed to be distributed equitably? But surprisingly, she received P300 million allocated to her. That’s how powerful they are,” he said. Magalong confirmed having seen the document but noted that it could be “subject for validation.” Still, he maintained that the alleged allocation appeared inconsistent with the principle of equitable distribution of medical assistance funds. “What we should be talking about here is fairness, but that allocation was not fair,” he added. Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco earlier identified Quimbo as part of the “small committee” that introduced several amendments and insertions in the 2025 national budget. Records also indicate that Quimbo’s office implemented four infrastructure projects in her district through firms owned by controversial contractors Curlee and Sarah Discaya, who are now under ICI investigation for alleged anomalies in government-funded projects. The ICI is currently investigating irregularities in flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways. Several lawmakers, contractors, and public officials have already been summoned to testify in the inquiry. Quimbo has yet to issue a statement regarding the issue. Quimbo served as Marikina’s 2nd District representative from 2019 to 2025 and lost her mayoral bid in the 2025 elections.

• The Manila Times
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CEBU CITY, Philippines — University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters’ one-and-done player Andre Cuizon has one goal in mind as he nears the end of his collegiate basketball career — a championship title. The graduating native of Aloguinsan, Cebu made headlines after leading the Webmasters to a gritty 70–64 victory over their archrivals, the University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers, in the first round of the Cesafi Season 25 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Cebu Coliseum. Cuizon earned Player of the Game honors after finishing with 11 points, one rebound, and two steals. But his […]... Keep on reading: Championship or bust for UC’s one-and-done hustle player Andre Cuizon

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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Senate, the House of Representatives and several agencies, local government units and private contractors to respond to a taxpayers’ writ of kalikasan to address the country’s flood control problem. “Acting on the petition for the issuance of a writ of kalikasan, the Court resolved, without giving due course to the petition, to require the respondents to comment thereon within 10 days from notice of this resolution,” the SC said in a resolution dated Sept. 30, but made public on Thursday. Ordered to respond are the following: […]... Keep on reading: SC to Marcos, others: Answer writ of kalikasan on flood mess

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — When the dust settles after the six-day GITEX Global 2025, a matter that perplexes a lot of people is what the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) stands to gain from it, considering that they have shelled out a huge amount of funds to host and promote it. The answer, DWTC Executive Vice President Trixie LohMirmand says, is that GITEX Global has never been about money or a short-term investment. “Listen, I don’t think we look at, we don’t look at the monetary commercial terms when we launch an event.  I always said that the primary mission of […]... Keep on reading: Dubai exec reaffirms: GITEX a hybrid between CSR, long-term investment

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• 1 gün, 20 saat, 16 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard supports its possible cooperative deal with Chinese counterparts, Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea affairs, said on Thursday. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday said a memorandum of understanding between PCG and China Coast Guard (CCG) is now in the works, according to a Philippine News Agency report. “If that is something that the Department of Foreign Affairs supports, then the Philippine Coast Guard will also support,” Tarriela said in a chance interview at a West Philippine Sea forum in Makati City. “The Philippine Coast Guard […]... Keep on reading: Tarriela: PCG backs possible joint coast guard cooperation of China, PH

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Aired (October 16, 2025): Nalaman ni Roselle (Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi) na pinag-ipunan ni Tyrone (Euwemm Mikaell) ang pambili ng kanyang salamin, kaya mas lalo siyang na-guilty dahil pinagalitan niya ang bunsong anak. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

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• SunStar Philippines
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Aired (October 16, 2025): Itinuro ni Thalia (Juharra Asayo) si Tyrone (Euwenn Mikaell) na nagnakaw kay Jacinta (Glenda Garcia), kaya naman walang nagawa si Roselle (Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi) kundi pagalitan ito. #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

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Aired (October 16, 2025): Sa pagbabalik ni Cris (Zoren Legaspi) sa Santa Ines ay muling nanumbalik ang mga ala-ala at nakaraan niya kay Roselle (Carmina Villarroel-Legaspi). #GMANetwork #GMADrama #Kapuso

• GMA Network
• 1 gün, 20 saat, 45 dakika

CEBU CITY, Philippines — John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero is back, bringing his unpredictable flair to Kyrgyzstan for his ring return. The flamboyant former three-division world champion is set to end his year-long hiatus with a marquee bout against Japan’s Kyonosuke Kameda in Bishkek, marking his debut under Kameda Promotions on October 25 in the nation’s capital. Casimero, who last fought in October 2024, hasn’t exactly had a quiet year. His career took another chaotic turn when the Japan Boxing Commission (JBC) slapped him with a one-year ban despite his sensational first-round knockout of American Saul Sanchez in Yokohama. The […]... Keep on reading: Casimero faces Japanese Kameda in Kyrgyzstan comeback bout

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Aired (October 16, 2025): Ibinahagi ng mga batikang performers na sina Geneva Cruz at Rachel Alejandro ang kanilang matagal nang pagkakaibigan at ikinuwento kung paano ito nagsimula at nanatiling matatag sa paglipas ng panahon. For more Fast Talk With Boy Abunda Full Episodes, click the link below: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGRhcC_vtOrattdXLVqpvE8vMq3pOq8qT Watch the latest episodes of 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda' weekdays at 4:45 PM on GMA Afternoon prime, starring Boy Abunda. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda To our Global Pinoys in the U.S., catch your favorite Pinoy shows from GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV, and GMA News TV, now available on YouTube TV! Subscribe now for only $14.99 per month. Visit tv.youtube.com for more details.

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LUCENA CITY — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Santa Cruz town in Occidental Mindoro province on Thursday night, Oct. 16, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. According to Phivolcs, the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake that occurred at 7:02 p.m. was located three kilometers southwest of the coastal municipality. It had a depth of focus of 10 km. A tectonic earthquake is produced by sudden movement along faults and plate boundaries. Instrumental Intensity II was recorded in Mamburao town, also in Occidental Mindoro, and in the municipality of Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro. Instrumental intensities are determined […]... Keep on reading: Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Occidental Mindoro town

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MANILA, Philippines — The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the private consortium of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), will be conducting a comprehensive emergency response drill on Friday. The NNIC said it was part of its continuing efforts to modernize the country's main gateway and improve its emergency preparedness. The drill, known as the Crash Rescue Exercise (CREX) 2025, will involve a scenario where a departing aircraft, with 120 passengers and six crew members, collides with debris on the runway. The situation will lead to damage to the landing gear and engine, as well as a fuel leak and subsequent fire after the crash, necessitating a significant emergency reaction. NNIC said the drill would be held in a secured area of the airfield, far from active runway operations, allowing responders to conduct a realistic full-scale simulation without affecting regular operations. More than 600 people are set to participate, including the airport's own rescue, firefighting, medical, and security teams. They will work alongside national and local emergency agencies to manage the simulated crisis. Philippine Airlines is the partner carrier for the exercise. The full-scale exercise fulfills a critical safety requirement mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and aligns with global standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The CREX is held at NAIA every two years, and the drills are conducted without disrupting normal flight operations.

• The Manila Times
• 1 gün, 20 saat, 58 dakika