Photo from Radio Television Malacanang (RTVM) Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday said the agency will implement infrastructure projects in 2026 that are cost-effective without sacrificing quality. He assured the public that right pricing, speedy construction, and high-quality output can be achieved simultaneously. “It’s possible, the price (of the project) can be right, (the…
(PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) Several oil companies will implement fuel price rollbacks on Tuesday in anticipation of oversupply in the first quarter of 2026. Seaoil and Jetti Petroleum said in separate advisories that gasoline prices will drop by PHP0.80 per liter, while diesel will be reduced by PHP1.30 per liter, effective 6 a.m. on…
PNP Acting Chief Plt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr with Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando inspecting firecracker stalls in Bocaue – Photo from Philippine News Agency (PNA) The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday inspected firecracker and pyrotechnic stalls in Bocaue, Bulacan, as part of preparations for the holiday season. PNP Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose…
The Commission on Audit (COA) said on Monday that political interference in the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) created misperceptions about the source of financial assistance. The 2024 audit report noted that political messaging during payouts led many to believe the aid was personally facilitated or sponsored…
DOST Sec. Renato Solidum Jr. – Photo from Department of Science and Technology/Facebook The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is planning to launch next year an artificial intelligence–enabled platform that will help Filipinos prepare for possible disasters, Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said on Monday. Solidum said the planned system, dubbed “Plan Smart Ready to…
House Speaker Bojie Dy III – Photo from House of Representatives/Facebook House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Monday said the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 contains no insertions, stressing that it was approved through a transparent and open bicameral process. Dy made the statement during a plenary session, where he commended the House…
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday dismissed claims labeling Mindanao as a “terror hotspot” following the Bondi tragedy in Australia. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) expressed condolences to the victims’ families and solidarity with the Australian people. Galvez said OPAPRU “firmly…
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) signed a P1.5-billion contract with iWave Inc. on Monday to acquire additional electronic gates for international airports. The initiative is designed to improve efficiency and curb corruption at the country’s entry points, BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado led the signing at the BI headquarters in…
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that the expanded number coding scheme will be suspended during the holiday season. The agency said in a Monday advisory that the measure will not be enforced on key dates to help ease traffic congestion. Number coding will be lifted on December 24, 2025, Christmas Eve, which is…
Quezon City authorities have stepped up fire safety efforts as the number of fire incidents rises during the “ber” months. The Quezon City Fire Department (QCFD) reported 39 fire incidents from September to December, compared with 27 during the same period last year. Fire Senior Inspector Robert Maravilla said the increase prompted the department to…