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Discaya firms face potential P300-billion fines for bid rigging

MANILA, Oct. 3 -- Construction firms owned by couple Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya and Cezarah Rowena "Sarah" Discaya could face up to PHP300 billion in penalties for allegedly rigging over 1,200 flood co... Read More


Comelec: No law to implement after SC rule on BAA 58, 77

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday said there is no law to enforce after the Supreme Court (SC) declared the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) No. 58 and BAA No. 77 as bo... Read More


Comelec stops BSKE preps except for procurement process

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has scrapped the preparations for the Dec. 1 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) which has been reset to Nov. 2, 2026. In a mem... Read More


Dizon checks infrastructure in Cebu after magnitude 6.9 quake

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The government is conducting an assessment of infrastructure in Cebu after the province was struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. Department of Public Works and Highways ... Read More


Comelec: Duterte Youth disqualification final

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a Certificate of Finality on the disqualification case against the Duty to Energize the Republic through the Enlightenment of the You... Read More


Cebu archdiocese bars use of churches in quake-hit areas

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Archdiocese of Cebu has prevented the use of churches in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that shook Cebu Tuesday night. In an advisory, the Cebu archdiocese asked... Read More


BI arrests Korean fugitive for telecom fraud, money laundering

Manila, Sept. 30 -- Operatives of the Bureau of Immigration's (BI) Fugitive Search Unit, in coordination with South Korean authorities, recently arrested a Korean national wanted for alleged involveme... Read More


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