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Quezon City’s sustained investments in flood mitigation and climate adaptation are showing measurable gains, with the number of families forced to evacuate during the latest intensified Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) dropping by about 80 percent compared with last year. During the onset of Habagat on July 23, 2025, the City recorded 10,576 affected families, or 35,847 […]
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III vowed that the House of Representatives will subject the proposed 2027 national budget to rigorous scrutiny to ensure that every peso delivers concrete benefits to the Filipino people. As the House formally received the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), the Speaker said lawmakers would keep Filipinos at the center […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Manila (BOC–POM), through its Auction and Cargo Disposal Division (ACDD), generated a total of ₱4,749,450.00 from two public auction sales conducted in July 2026, reinforcing the Bureau’s commitment to transparent disposal of seized and forfeited goods while contributing to the government’s non-traditional revenue collection. In the first auction, […]
The Department of Agriculture and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) are reviving the long-delayed Parañaque Spillway Project, arguing that the proposed P90-billion infrastructure could deliver far more than flood control by transforming Laguna de Bay into a more productive fisheries hub, and a dependable freshwater reservoir for Metro Manila and nearby provinces. First proposed […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched dedicated microsites for its newest Tourism Ambassadors, BINI and SB19, reimagining how audiences around the world can discover the Philippines through the artists they know and love. This release follows back-to-back teasers posted on Tourism Philippines’ social media accounts, which set off a wave of excitement among BLOOMs and […]
Senator Ping Lacson is seeking an investigation into the rehabilitation and repair of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) after fresh potholes emerged on newly repaired portions of the highway following recent monsoon rains. Lacson’s Senate Resolution 594 directs the Senate Committee on Public Works to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation with the end […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world’s largest and most influential music festivals. Senate Resolution No. 573 honors SB19’s historic performance at Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 and recognizes the group’s role in bringing Original Pilipino Music […]
Senator Bong Go is optimistic that the historic achievement of tennis star Alexandra “Alex” Eala is pumping up Filipinos to get into racket sports either for health and fitness or athletic development. Go made the remarks during his co-sponsorship speech commending Eala for her historic victory at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, where she captured […]
Regional cooperation is key to dismantling smuggling syndicates that operate across borders, Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos said on Friday as he backed the Philippine National Police’s intensified coordination with Southeast Asian law enforcement agencies to curb the flow of illicit goods into the country. “Smuggling is a regional problem—thus, solving it requires that […]
Quezon City, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Anime Manga Enthusiasts (UP AME) proudly unveils the exciting lineup of competitions and stage activities for AME Matsuri 2026, set to take place on August 14, 2026, at the Open Space between Vinzons Hall and the Student Union Building, UP Diliman. As part of UP AME’s […]