MANILA, Philippines—Traffic and road management preparations for Undas will begin earlier than usual this year as the observance coincides with the activities for the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) made the announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Asean summit will take place from November 16

IBA, Zambales — Four containers of suspected smuggled cigarettes were found at an illegally constructed pier in Palauig town in Zambales province, which has been under a cease-and-desist order since 2022, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. According to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Zambales, an unidentified vessel unloaded the containers at BNB Pier in Sitio

MANILA, Philippines — Several red flags were raised in the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed budget for 2027, particularly in infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads whose grid coordinates were found in dubious locations, including Benham Rise and the Celebes Sea. During a Senate hearing, People’s Budget Coalition Ken Abante warned of a possible repeat of

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday called for an investigation on the possible lapses in the reported departure of gambling tycoon Charlie “Atong” Ang from the country. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla earlier revealed that Ang had already left the country through the “backdoor.” Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida, however, maintained that Ang is still

MANILA, Philippines — Six more officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been removed from their posts amid the recommendation of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to file cases against individuals involved in alleged anomalous flood control projects in Davao City.  In a memorandum dated Wednesday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon

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