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By Jesse C. Ong A torrent of unprecedented flooding swept through Cebu City and neighboring towns last week as Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) unleashed record rains that caught residents off guard and left widespread devastation in its wake. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that Cebu bore the brunt of the storm, with 71 of …

Following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., government agencies have mobilized quickly to provide relief and support to communities devastated by Typhoon *Tino*. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the administration’s coordinated response ensured that aid reached affected residents without delay. “Mabilisang rumesponde ang lahat ng ahensya sa ilalim ng administrasyon ni …

In a rare show of unity, the 17 mayors of Metro Manila have agreed to work hand in hand to confront one of the capital’s biggest and most persistent challenges—severe flooding. During a recent meeting of the Metropolitan Manila Mayor’s Council (MMMC), the local chief executives reached a unanimous decision to coordinate their flood control and clean-up efforts across city …

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has recommended the filing of graft and other criminal charges against several former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in connection with a ₱72-million ghost flood control project in Bulacan. In its interim report, the ICI identified former DPWH secretary Manuel Bonoan, undersecretaries Roberto Bernardo and Maria Catalina Cabral, and …

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued show cause orders (SCOs) against 27 construction firms found to have allegedly contributed to the campaign funds of politicians during the May 2022 national and local elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said the orders were sent out Monday last week, directing the contractors to explain within 10 days why they should not face …

Police forces across Metro Manila will be placed on the highest security alert status as the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) stages a massive three-day protest rally at Rizal Park in Manila starting November 16, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced Wednesday. Nearly 10,000 personnel from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will be deployed to secure the area. The …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of ₱760 million in financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name *Kalmaegi*), Malacañang announced Thursday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the funds, sourced from the Office of the President, aim to help LGUs speed up recovery efforts and provide immediate relief to families …

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is optimistic that labor participation will improve in the last quarter of 2025, buoyed by the seasonal increase in demand during the holidays. National Statistician Claire Dennis Mapa said in a briefing Thursday that the number of employed Filipinos is projected to reach around 50 million by December 2025, higher than the monthly average recorded …

The traditional exodus of Filipinos during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days — a time for reflection, reunion and remembrance — was abruptly interrupted this year by the wrath of two powerful typhoons that battered large parts of the country. The nation, still counting the dead and displaced, once again found itself in a familiar cycle: calamity, sympathy, and a scramble …

As Metro Manila continues to grapple with one of the world’s worst traffic problems—ranked among the top globally by the 2025 TomTom Traffic Index—the ₱229-billion North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project emerges as a game-changing step in modernizing the country’s transport system. Transportation Secretary Giovanni “Banoy” Lopez said the massive railway modernization project is poised to bring major economic gains to …