Day: November 14, 2025
VP Sara Duterte still undecided on 2028 political plans
Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday she has not decided yet whether she will run for president in 2028, adding she expects to announce her plans in the “last quarter of 2026.”
Ex-DPWH Usec Bernardo: Auction gov’t infra projects instead of bidding
To curb corruption, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo suggested Friday that government infrastructure projects be auctioned off instead of bidding these out to contractors.
TPB encourages local business partnerships to boost tourism in MIMAROPA
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) is pushing for local partnerships between tourism-related businesses in the country during the 2025 Regional Tourism Fair (RTF) in Palawan.
DOJ: People linked to flood control mess can’t be barred from leaving PH
Prosecutor General Richard Fadullon said Friday individuals implicated in the flood control scandal cannot be prohibited from leaving the Philippines as court cases have yet to be filed against them.
Zaldy Co releases list of projects in alleged P100-B insertions in 2025 budget
Resigned Ako-Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co released Friday a list of projects included in the alleged P100-billion insertions in the P6.352 trillion national budget for 2025.
Transgender Air Force members sue Trump admin after losing retirement benefits
Seventeen transgender Air Force members sued the Trump administration after losing up to $2 million in promised retirement benefits under a ban on their military service.
Ariana Grande charged by a fan, Cynthia Erivo protects her
Ariana Grande was aggressively charged by a man at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere event in Singapore.
Filipina wins 2025 Freddie Webster RN Award for Nursing Excellence
A Filipino nurse has once again brought pride to the Philippines. Ruby Renconada Soriano, MSN, RN, who is based in Jacksonville in Florida, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Freddie Webster RN Award for Nursing Excellence, a respected recognition in the field of oncology nursing.
NCAA: Benilde bounces back, sweeps Letran in elimination round
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde bounced back at the expense of Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 80-74, on Friday in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at the Filoil Centre.
NBA: Onyeka Okongwu, Jalen Johnson tally career highs in Hawks’ win over Jazz
Onyeka Okongwu scored a career-high 32 points and Jalen Johnson added a career-best 31 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 132-122 win over the Utah Jazz for their sixth road victory of the season.
