The government is eyeing a combination of dredging, drainage upgrades, detention basins and flood interceptor projects to address persistent flooding in Parañaque, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said Monday. During an inspection of flood-prone areas near Dr. Santos Avenue and Don Galo Creek with Parañaque Rep. Brian Yamsuan and local […]

Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang said the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) site will be transformed into a mixed-use property that could generate steady revenue to support the Bureau’s ongoing development and modernization plan. Catapang made this remark as BuCor hosted a market-sounding summit at The Somerset in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, where […]

Gov. Humerlito “Bonz” Dolor has given independent power producers (IPPs) until May 31 to resolve operational issues and begin full operations, warning that their agreements could be terminated if they fail to comply. The ultimatum comes as Oriental Mindoro faces a worsening power crisis during the peak of the dry season. The Oriental Mindoro Electric […]

The Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) has approved the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) cyber warrant application to examine the seized gadgets of Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) founder Franco Mabanta and other individuals recently arrested for allegedly extorting money from former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, according to NBI Director Melvin Matibag. In the […]

A proposal to provide a P3,000 incentive for teachers to be given when the country celebrates the World Teachers’ Day has been approved by the House committee on basic education and culture. In a statement on Tuesday, Eastern Samar Rep. Christopher Sheen Gonzales confirmed that the committee approved the proposal during its Monday meeting. The […]