President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has established an inter-agency committee to enhance and promote sports tourism in the Philippines. Through Administrative Order No. 38, Marcos created the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee (NST-IAC) to “harmonize, coordinate, and oversee the development, promotion, and implementation of sports tourism initiatives.” The committee will handle the country’s bidding and…
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally urged the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate alleged anomalies involving former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) linked to a flood-control project estimated at PHP 72 million. According to the ICI’s referral, irregularities may have occurred during the bidding and execution phases…
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced Tuesday that it will request the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate possible violations committed by former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan in connection with a questionable flood control project in Plaridel, Bulacan. ICI chairperson Andres Reyes said Bonoan, along with former Undersecretary Cathy Cabral, may have violated…
The Department of Health (DOH) has advised the public to take precautions against common cold-season illnesses as temperatures continue to drop across the Cordillera region. DOH-Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) Director Dr. Amelita Pangilinan said that sudden weather and temperature changes can trigger various ailments, but these can be prevented through proper hygiene and self-care. She…
Typhoon Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has impacted more than 42,555 families, or approximately 133,554 individuals, across 789 barangays in 56 local government units in the Western Visayas region, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Of these, around 30,120 families (94,324 people) are currently taking shelter in 1,304 evacuation centres, while…
Local governments and agencies across Northern Mindanao launched preemptive measures on Monday as Typhoon Tino moved closer to the region. All local government units (LGUs) suspended classes and work, with some announcing cancellations as early as Sunday. As of 7 p.m., Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 and a yellow rainfall warning were raised in…
The Iloilo City government is rushing to complete the evacuation of thousands of residents from coastal communities by 10 a.m. Tuesday, ahead of the expected landfall of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). Darwin Papa, head of the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office’s disaster response division, said during a virtual press conference Monday evening that…
Reaffirming its commitment to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) announced that it will once again conduct its Overseas Assessment Program (OAP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Nov. 21 to 23. The initiative, to be held at Infinity Studies & Technical Solutions, a TESDA-accredited overseas assessment center,…
Senator Pia Cayetano on Tuesday urged the Senate to ensure that the ₱60 billion returned to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), as ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., remains in the 2026 national budget. Cayetano stressed that the amount, already reflected in the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) passed by the House of…
The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila (BOC-POM) announced it will hold a public auction on November 17 for seven luxury vehicles seized from the Discaya couple, who were linked to anomalous government flood control projects. Among the vehicles up for bidding are a 2022 Toyota Tundra, 2023 Toyota Sequoia, 2023 Rolls Royce Cullinan, 2022 Mercedes-Benz…