The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Saturday urged former lawmaker Zaldy Co and his co-accused to submit themselves to authorities after the Sandiganbayan issued arrest warrants in connection with alleged irregularities in flood-control infrastructure projects. Co, who previously served as a representative for the Ako Bicol party-list, has been indicted along with 17 other…
Before it became viral, a controversial workplace topic, and a punchline for hustle culture, quiet quitting simply referred to how workers around the globe tried to survive their jobs to get paid—nothing more. In 2022, career coach Brian Creely coined the term and described it as a “passive act of rebellion against one’s working environment.”…
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is validating reports of three deaths possibly linked to Typhoon Tino, which brought heavy rains, floods, and power outages across the Visayas and Mindanao. OCD Deputy Administrator for Operations Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV said in a Super Radyo dzBB interview that fatalities were reported in Bohol, Southern…
A section of a flood control project in Barangay 5, San Miguel, Iloilo collapsed on November 2, 2025, even before heavy rains from Typhoon Tino reached the area. The incident, reported around 10 a.m., alarmed residents as the province was already placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 ahead of the typhoon’s expected landfall….
The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) has released ₱66 million worth of livelihood support to 22 farmers’ and fisherfolk groups across the region. The assistance was distributed under the Livestock Economic Enterprise Development (LEED) program, which includes modules for free-range chickens, ready-to-lay chickens, swine, and goats. DA-13 Director Arlan Mangelen led the release,…
The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) will roll out its “Biyaheng Arangkada” motorist assistance program from October 29 to November 3 to ensure safe and smooth travel during the Undas holidays. In a statement on Monday, MPTC said the program will strengthen safety operations through increased personnel deployment, 24/7 traffic monitoring, and quick response teams…
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has appointed Lara Marisse Esquibil as officer-in-charge undersecretary for convergence projects and technical services following the resignation of Arrey Perez. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon introduced Esquibil during the agency’s flag-raising ceremony, noting that she was recommended by former DPWH secretaries Rogelio “Babes” Singson and Jose “Ping” de…
DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon announced plans to promote qualified regular and job order employees to fill 1,993 available plantilla positions nationwide. “Iangat muna natin ang mga deserving, honest, deserving people dito sa DPWH kasama ang job order,” Dizon said, encouraging long-time job order workers to apply for promotion opportunities. He also ordered the timely release…
There’s something bizarrely comforting about the way the lights blur together, creating a dizzying whirl that makes the world feel like it’s spinning out of control. The loud, pulsating beats drown out the relentless chatter of my worries, while the laughter of my friends wraps around me like a warm embrace. At 27, standing at…
To be pretty is to embrace confidence in who you are. In today’s social media-driven world, we have the unique ability to curate our identities—crafting a version of ourselves that reflects our aspirations and ideals. I often find myself scrolling through my feed, joyfully navigating my crafted reality. I’m Alexis, and this is the unfiltered…