The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted a follow-up fact-finding mission for the Second San Juanico Bridge. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the bridge will complement major road projects in Eastern Visayas,...
DAVAO CITY – The provincial government of Davao del Norte announced Friday that it will create a special inspection team to investigate major national projects implemented in the province, including the P400-million Tuganay Bridge project in Carmen town. Earlier, Gov. Edwin Jubahib announced that...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) found an ally in Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., who challenged the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, to take the place of civil disturbance management (CDM) personnel during protests so they could...
A flag from a popular anime stood out from the sea of placards and Philippine flags during the anti-corruption demonstrations in various parts of Manila on Sunday, Sept. 21. The same flag, bearing the image of a skull wearing a yellow and red-colored straw hat from the manga and anime "One Piece"...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday, Sept. 22, urged the public to remain calm and respect democratic institutions following the massive anti-corruption protests over the weekend, where isolated incidents of violence were reported. Teodoro, in a radio...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso directed the Manila Police District (MPD) to strictly enforce curfew hours for minors in the nation’s capital following a slew of violence that erupted in parts of the city during the conduct of anti-corruption rallies on Sunday, Sept. 21....
More than 30 police officers and a radio reporter were hurt after young protesters wearing black masks and balaclavas tried to provoke riot police officers of the Manila Police District (MPD) near Ayala Bridge in Manila by throwing rocks at them, setting a container van on fire, and breaching the...
The P189-billion Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island bridges project is fast approaching a key milestone as its detailed engineering designs near completion, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Thursday, Sept. 18. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the Panay-Guimaras segment, a...
The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines maintained that despite the suspension of a feasibility study on a possible loan deal with the country, Manila remains to be “one of Korea 's most valued partners.” “Despite current circumstances, the Philippines remains one of Korea 's...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it will clarify with the South Korean Embassy in Manila a Facebook post by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung that it is cancelling the implementation of a 700-billion won (P28.7 billion) infrastructure loan to the Philippines because of...
DAVAO CITY – The Island Garden City of Samal is now formulating plans to prepare its transport system in time for the completion of the highly-anticipated Samal Island-Davao City Connector Bridge (SIDC). Island Garden City of Samal Mayor Lemuel “Toto” Reyes recently convened key agencies and...
ILOILO CITY — Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said construction of the bridges connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros in the Visayas might start in 2026. “We hope the start of the project is one year from now,” said Drilon on Friday, Aug. 29, at the general membership...
