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24 nat'l roads remain closed due to 'Opong,' recent cyclones - DPWH

Manila, Sept. 27 -- A total of 24 national road sections are currently impassable due to the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) and other previous weather disturbances.... Read More


Dizon orders DPWH-NCR exec to explain failed flood control project

Manila, Sept. 27 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has ordered National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Director Gerard Opulencia to explain the supposed irregularities at the Sunog ... Read More


Bicol churches to hold 2nd collection in Masses for 'Opong' victims

Manila, Sept. 27 -- Churches under the three dioceses in Bicol will be conducting second collections during Masses on Sunday for those affected by Typhoon Opong. In separate circulars, the Dioceses o... Read More


16 national roads in 6 regions still closed after 'Opong' exit

Manila, Sept. 27 -- Sixteen national road sections in six regions that remain closed due to the effects of Typhoon Opong (international name Bualoi) and other previous weather disturbances were being ... Read More


BOC intercepts PHP8.8-M illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

Manila, Sept. 27 -- Three unclaimed parcels containing suspected illegal drugs with a total estimated value of PHP8.8 million were recently intercepted at a warehouse in Pasay City. The parcels, init... Read More


Bicol churches open as shelters ahead of 'Opong'

Manila, Sept. 26 -- Dioceses in the Bicol region are opening their churches for those who will be affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong, which is expected to hit the region this weekend. In separat... Read More


Comelec: 3 contractors donated campaign funds to nat'l poll bets

Manila, Sept. 25 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said three more private contractors have been found to have potentially donated to the campaign funds of national candidates in th... Read More


Comelec to decide on possible BPE postponement next week

Manila, Sept. 25 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is likely to postpone the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections (BPE) which is scheduled on Oct. 13.... Read More


Third party assessment of pumping station in Manila needed: DPWH chief

Manila, Sept. 25 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has recommended a third-party assessment of the Estero de Sunog Apog pumping station in Gagalangin, Tondo which... Read More


8 foreigners nabbed in Isabela mining site

Manila, Sept. 25 -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Thursday reported the recent arrest of eight foreigners at a mining site in Isabela. According to Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, the apprehens... Read More