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9 September

No Price Increase on Isuzu d-Max on stock

There will be no increase in the price of the Isuzu D-Max until after the current supplies last. This was announced by the Isuzu Philippines Corporation despite the imposition of excise tax on pickup trucks in the market. This is a welcome news to Filipino buyers, especially during the peak buying season, as customers can still enjoy the strength and …

9 September

Maine Mendoza says accusations vs husband Arjo Atayde unfair

by Boy Villasanta Without batting an eyelash, actress Maine Mendoza immediately reacted repulsively against the mudslinging by Curlee Discaya on her husband Arjo Atayde, congressman of the First District of Quezon City. Atayde is one of the lawmakers identified by Discaya as a recipient of percentages from the flood control projects he got from the Department of Public Works and …

9 September

Security Bank brings BetterBanking to Antipolo – Cogeo with new branch

Makati, Philippines – Security Bank opened a new branch in Antipolo – Cogeo, strengthening its presence in Rizal and bringing BetterBanking closer to residents and local enterprises. The location is the Bank’s 359th branch nationwide. “Our newest branch is strategically located here in Cogeo, Antipolo—a growing hub where commerce, community, and connectivity converge. It’s the perfect place to deliver …

9 September

Filinvest Group Wins Esteemed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award and Best Companies to Work For in Asia Recognition at HR Asia Awards 2025

Filinvest Group proudly announced that it has won two prestigious accolades at the HR Asia Awards 2025 – The Philippines Chapter: the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award and the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award, received on August 26, 2025. These recognitions underscore the Group’s strong, continuing, commitment to creating an inclusive, empowering, and people-first …

8 September

Lawmaker hits DPWH’s ‘misplaced priorities’ in 2026 budget

House Minority Leader and 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan on Friday demanded accountability from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over what he called questionable priorities in its proposed 2026 budget. During the House Committee on Appropriations’ budget deliberations, Libanan warned that poor planning and irrational allocations fuel ghost and substandard projects that damage not only the agency’s …

8 September

Marcos signs law extending foreign land leases to 99 years

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law extending the period foreign investors may lease private lands in the Philippines, a move seen to boost investor confidence and long-term capital inflows into the country. Republic Act (RA) 12252, which amends the Investors’ Lease Act of 1994 (RA 7652), was signed on September 3. It allows foreign investors to …

8 September

DILG to audit 1,700 anti-drug councils

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced Friday that 1,716 local Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs) will undergo a nationwide audit this year to gauge their effectiveness in the fight against illegal drugs. The evaluation will cover councils in 82 provinces, 149 cities, and 1,485 municipalities, measuring their performance for 2024. Eight key indicators will be reviewed: council …

8 September

CICC pushes ban on AI-made porn deepfakes

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) on Friday urged Congress to pass a law that would outlaw the creation, sharing, distribution, or possession of pornographic materials generated through artificial intelligence (AI) technology, commonly known as “deepfakes.” CICC chief Undersecretary Renato “Aboy” Paraiso, in an interview on PTV’s Bagong Pilipinas, said current laws do not adequately cover AI-generated pornography, leaving …

8 September

Cebu Pacific, DLSU team up to hone aspiring aviation engineers

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is taking its commitment to Philippine aviation a step further by partnering with De La Salle University (DLSU)–Manila to help shape the next generation of aircraft engineers. The low-cost carrier on Friday announced the signing of a five-year collaboration that will give engineering students hands-on experience in tackling real-world challenges in airline operations. For its pilot run, …

8 September

Charges eyed vs. protesters who vandalized Discaya property

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is preparing to file charges against protesters who vandalized property owned by controversial contractor couple Pacifico and Sarah Discaya, amid an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in flood control projects. NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said Friday that protesters staged a lightning rally on Thursday in front of St. Gerrard Construction in …

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