Modular houses are now being installed in some areas in Tarragano, Davao Oriental for families that were severely affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that hit the province on Oct. 10, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said. DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling...
President Marcos assured the public that the government has intensified its disaster preparedness efforts, pre-positioning relief packs and “go bags” nationwide in anticipation of future calamities. In his latest vlog titled “Handa sa Sakuna,” the President said the Department of Social...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has sent teams of experts to conduct assessment on the Bukidnon-Davao City Road which collapsed following a landslide on Saturday, Oct 18. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said motorists were already advised of the immediate temporary closure of the road...
President Marcos has approved the Philippine Creative Industries Development Plan (PCIDP) 2025–2034 to strengthen the country’s creative sector including music, film, design, crafts, and digital media. Marcos approved the 10-year plan through Memorandum Circular No. 103 , ordering its rollout...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro denounced Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks questioning the independence of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), calling them baseless and an insult to the experts leading the anti-corruption probe....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) disclosed on Saturday, Oct. 18, that it is currently studying possible legal measures against retired officers, including the removal of their pension, in response to reports that some of them may have been involved in spreading false information and...
The 1st Bulacan Environment Summit was held Friday, Oct. 17, at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in Malolos City, bringing together provincial leaders, environmental advocates, and local officials to address pressing ecological challenges. Department of Environment and Natural...
A 26-year-old motorcycle rider died while four others were injured after a UV Express van rammed into 14 motorcycles along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Friday, Oct. 17. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the crash happened around 11 a.m. in front of the Commission on Human Rights...
President Marcos inspected the newly built “Bayanihan Village” in San Remigio, Cebu—a modular housing project completed within a week to provide immediate shelter for families displaced by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the province on Sept. 30. During his visit on Oct. 10, Marcos...
Four Bicol-based congressmen are highlighting the importance of having a national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI). Leading these legislators were Camarines Sur 5th district Rep. Migz Villafuerte, chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology in...
Vice President Sara Duterte believes that the creation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) tasked to investigate the various anomalous infrastructure projects in the country was merely a way for President Marcos to control the narrative and legitimize the commission’s report...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mourned the passing of retired lieutenant general Eduardo Ermita on Saturday, Oct. 18, describing him as a “distinguished soldier, statesman, and leader” who “dedicated his life to the service of the nation.” Ermita died at the age of 90 while...
