Day: December 16, 2025
Ogie Alcasid gives words of wisdom to daughter Leila, Mito Fabie following PH wedding
Ogie Alcasid is one happy dad following his daughter Leila’s second wedding to Mito Fabie in the Philippines.
Dizon defends ‘rushed” opening of Davao coastal road
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday downplayed criticism from Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte over the allegedly “premature” opening of the Davao City Coastal Road, assuring the public that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) places public safety first.
PCG launches search, rescue ops for father who went missing enroute to Negros
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday said it is conducting a search and rescue (SAR) operation following reports that a 53-year-old man went missing while on a ferry bound for Caticlan, Albay.
Davao del Sur barangay captain, cohort nabbed in buy-bust op
Davao del Sur barangay captain, cohort nabbed in buy-bust op
Mandaue City gov”t honors fur mom who saved dogs from building fire
The Mandaue City government recognized a woman for her bravery in rescuing her dogs amid a fire in Barangay Guizo on December 10.
Sunog Apog pumping station starts test run next month
After years of delay, the Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila, is set to begin operations on January 16, expected to alleviate the flooding in Metro Manila, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday.
Senators eye higher pay for barangay officials, workers
Senators on Tuesday expressed support for the proposed increase in the compensation and improved benefits for barangay officials and workers, saying that their monthly honoraria are too low for their workload.
Pangilinan flags ‘changes” in P33B funding for farm-to-market roads in 2026
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has expressed his concern over alleged changes in the P33-billion proposed budget for the Department of Agriculture”s (DA) farm-to-market road (FMR) projects, which now reportedly include billions” worth of unvalidated infrastructure projects.
DepEd announces 2-week Christmas break in public schools starting Dec. 20, 2025
Students of public schools are in for a two-week Christmas break as the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday announced the observance of the holiday break starting Dec. 20, 2025.
