Leviste releases Cabral docs, but says solons in list aren’t proponents

Leviste releases Cabral docs, but says solons in list aren’t proponents

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has released the documents supposedly given to him by late Public Works Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, regarding the per district allocation for 2025 infrastructure projects. Leviste, in a post on his Facebook page, released photos of the supposed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) documents in his possession, which provides a summary of the total “allocables” or the allocation given to lawmakers and their respective districts from the 2025 National Expenditures Program (NEP) up to the actual 2025 budget. However, Leviste clarified that the lawmakers mentioned on the list are not the […]... Keep on reading: Leviste releases Cabral docs, but says solons in list aren’t proponents

DOTr: Kamuning Busway SB closed Dec. 27–28 for new footbridge works

DOTr: Kamuning Busway SB closed Dec. 27–28 for new footbridge works

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday advised commuters on the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) that the new Kamuning Southbound Busway Station will be temporarily closed during a certain period from December 27-28, 2025, for installation works of the new Kamuning Footbridge.  READ: New footbridge to replace ‘Mount Kamuning’ in December – DOTr In an advisory, the DOTr said that the full road closure from December 27, 1 a.m. to December 28, 4 a.m. will be done “to ensure the safe lighting and installation of steel components for the pedestrian footbridge.” Facebook post link. With this, […]... Keep on reading: DOTr: Kamuning Busway SB closed Dec. 27–28 for new footbridge works

DENR: Celebrate Christmas ‘responsibly’ through waste reduction

DENR: Celebrate Christmas ‘responsibly’ through waste reduction

MANILA, Philippines — This Christmas, the public ought to “celebrate responsibly” by adopting “eco-friendly” practices to reduce waste, according to the environment department. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in a statement on Wednesday or a day before Christmas, urged Filipinos to practice the “5Rs” of waste management. These are refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle, which the agency deemed as necessary measures to minimize waste generation. READ: Plastic waste from hospitals: An emergency case The DENR pointed out its recent report of “improvements” in solid waste management nationwide, saying there was “clearer accountability among stakeholders.” According to […]... Keep on reading: DENR: Celebrate Christmas ‘responsibly’ through waste reduction

LTO probes another viral road rage, to summon drivers, vehicle owners

LTO probes another viral road rage, to summon drivers, vehicle owners

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is investigating another viral road rage incident involving at least four cars in heavy traffic. Based on the viral video, the drivers of the cars were caught getting into a physical fight in the middle of heavy traffic on a public road. There is no information yet on the location of the incident, as well as the cause of the conflict between the involved motorists.  READ: LTO suspends license of driver in ‘hit-and-run’ incident In an interview with INQUIRER, LTO chief Marcus Lacanilao said they are already tracking those involved in the […]... Keep on reading: LTO probes another viral road rage, to summon drivers, vehicle owners

LTO probes another viral road rage, to summon drivers, vehicle owners

LTO probes another viral road rage, to summon drivers, vehicle owners

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) is investigating another viral road rage incident involving at least four cars in heavy traffic. Based on the viral video, the drivers of the cars were caught getting into a physical fight in the middle of heavy traffic on a public road. There is no information yet on the location of the incident, as well as the cause of the conflict between the involved motorists.  READ: LTO suspends license of driver in ‘hit-and-run’ incident In an interview with INQUIRER, LTO chief Marcus Lacanilao said they are already tracking those involved in the […]... Keep on reading: LTO probes another viral road rage, to summon drivers, vehicle owners

Songwriters ordered to pay Mariah Carey in 'All I Want for Christmas' lawsuit

Songwriters ordered to pay Mariah Carey in 'All I Want for Christmas' lawsuit

A Los Angeles judge ordered the two songwriters and their counsel who filed a copyright lawsuit against Mariah Carey in relation to her 1994 Christmas classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” to pay her over $92,000 in sanctions. According to the legal documents obtained by American news site TMZ on Tuesday, Dec. 23, judge Monica Almadani, who dismissed the lawsuit in March, ordered sanctions against Andy Stone and Troy Powers. The judge, as cited by the news outlet, “[found that the lawsuit] lacked merit and [determined] there was good reason to deter people from filing baseless lawsuits.” Aside from […]... Keep on reading: Songwriters ordered to pay Mariah Carey in 'All I Want for Christmas' lawsuit