October, 2025

• 9 October

  BARMM polls reset gives more time to address Sulu exclusion issue

  

  by Tracy Cabrera  MALATE, Manila — The resetting of the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is a welcome development that would allow its government sufficient time to address pressing legal concerns about Sulu’s exclusion, according to the Office of Presidential Peace Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU).  At the Kapihan sa Manila …

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• 9 October

  Local manufacturing gets boost from food sector

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  DILIMAN, Quezon City — With valued contributions from the vibrant food sector, domestic manufacturing output turned positive both in terms of volume and value in August, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).  Based on official data, the volume of production (VoPI) and value of production (VaPI) indices respectively rebounded to 1.4 percent and 2.0 percent from …

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• 9 October

  DICT eyes to complete underground telco lines by 2028

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  DILIMAN, Quezon City — In its bid to enhance digital connection as advocated by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is targeting to complete the transfer of fiber optic telecommunications lines underground before the end of the President’s term in 2028. In a statement, information and communication technology secretary Henry …

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• 9 October

  Palawan needs adequate defenses — Teodoro

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — Pointing to the threat posed by China’s increased activities in the area surrounding Palawan, defense secretary Gilbert ‘Gibo’ Teodoro cited the need to put ample defense facilities on the island as it is a vital part of the country’s territorial integrity.  Speaking before the Senate’s finance committee chaired by senator Sherwin ‘Win’ …

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• 9 October

  DoJ asked to issue ‘lookout’ order vs. Romualdez, Escudero, et al

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  INTRAMUROS, Manila  — The Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) has asked the Department of Justice (DoJ) to issue ‘lookout’ bulletin orders against former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, ex-Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero, Senator Jose ‘Jinggoy Estrada’ Ejercito Jr. and others linked in the flood control scandal.  Among the others the ICI requested for a similar order …

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• 9 October

  PBBM’s anti-corruption drive will restore integrity in public service

  

  By Tracy Cabrera  Several civic groups have lauded President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (PBBM) for taking the fearless stand of fighting corruption and inefficiency, calling the president’s firm decision to make a stand a “renewal of moral governance” that restores confidence in our public institutions. “The President’s message is simple but powerful,” enthused civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia who …

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• 9 October

  Mitsubishi Strada for Dunong Program

  

  Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation donated a Mitsubishi Strada Athlete pick-up to the University of the Philippines Los Baños in support of the Dunong Program (Department of Education–Laguna–University of the Philippines Los Baños Nurturing Opportunities for the Next Generation Towards Ending Learning Poverty in the Philippines). The program responds to pressing concerns in education and nutrition, with many children struggling to …

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• 9 October

  Honda promo ‘No Tricks, Just Thrills’

  

  Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. launched its “No Tricks, Just Thrills” promotion this October to make it easier for customers to experience the thrill of owning and driving a brand-new Honda. From October 8-31, customers can take advantage of exclusive deals on the City 1.5 RS CVT Honda SENSING, BR-V 1.5 S CVT, HR-V 1.5 RS e:HEV E-CVT and CR-V 2.0 …

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• 8 October

  Manila Teachers Finally Get Long-Delayed Allowances — Isko Moreno

  

  By Tracy Cabrera After months of delay, public school teachers and non-teaching personnel in Manila will finally receive their long-overdue allowances, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso announced on Monday. The city government began releasing the first tranche of payments — equivalent to April’s allowance — on October 7, benefiting more than 11,000 public school teachers and staff who have not …

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• 8 October

  PNP’s Unwavering Loyalty Earns Praise Amid Coup Rumors

  

  By Tracy Cabrera Amid persistent destabilization rumors and murmurs of unrest over alleged government corruption, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the Constitution and the Filipino people — a stance that has earned praise from civic leader Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia. Goitia, chairman emeritus of the Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), People’s …

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