May, 2025

• 5 May

  DA to roll out P20 rice after May 12 polls

  

  The Department of Agriculture (DA) has confirmed the rollout of P20 per kilogram rice under the “Benteng Bigas Mayroon (BBM) Na” program at Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) sites across Metro Manila starting May 13, immediately following the midterm elections. DA Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra said during a press conference in Quezon City that preparations are already in place for the …

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• 5 May

  Airsoft, pellet guns banned in airports

  

  Office for Transportation Security (OTS) Administrator Arthur Bisnar has issued a firm reminder to air travelers that airsoft and pellet guns are strictly banned in airports. “Carrying such objects can cause disruptions to airport security screening operations and will result in immediate flagging by OTS security screening officers,” he told the Philippine News Agency. Bisnar noted that these replica weapons …

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• 5 May

  Lawmakers urge resolution to stalled Makati Subway project

  

  Senators Ramon Revilla Jr. and Alan Peter Cayetano are urging stakeholders to find a way forward for the stalled P200-million Makati City Subway project, which private proponent Philippine Infradev Holdings Inc. recently deemed unviable due to a territorial conflict with Taguig City. The company announced that the project, initiated in 2018 as a public-private partnership with the Makati City government, …

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• 5 May

  Davao Rep. Duterte in hot water over bar incident

  

  Criminal complaints for physical injuries and grave threats have been filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte. In a sworn statement submitted to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on April 26, complainant Kristone John Patria alleged that the congressman, while intoxicated, assaulted him at a Davao City bar last February 23. …

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• 5 May

  Manila Archdiocese calls for prayers ahead of papal conclave

  

  The Archdiocese of Manila has urged the faithful to offer prayers for the upcoming election of the next leader of the Catholic Church. In Circular No. 2025–31 released Friday, the archdiocese invited Catholics to pray for the College of Cardinals, who are set to convene at the Vatican next week to elect the 267th pope. “We request you to enjoin …

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• 5 May

  Probe begins on PrimeWater

  

  Malacañang on Friday confirmed that the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has launched an official investigation into PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., owned by the Villar family, following persistent complaints of poor water service across multiple provinces. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the probe, initiated by order of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., will examine PrimeWater’s …

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• 5 May

  ArenaPlus Rolls Out P1M Daily Giveaway for NBA Playoffs

  

  ArenaPlus, the 24/7 sports entertainment gateway in the Philippines, is bringing fans closer to the NBA Playoffs with a fun-filled season packed with excitement, energy, and big-time rewards. Filipino fans can now watch the NBA Playoffs for free anytime, anywhere through ArenaPlus’ live streaming feature—giving them front-row access to every buzzer-beater, dunk, and clutch moment from their favorite teams and …

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• 5 May

  Cathay Pacific ordered to address passport mishandling issue

  

  The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), has asked Cathay Pacific to explain a reported incident involving a damaged passport that prevented a 65-year-old passenger from boarding a flight at Mactan-Cebu International Airport last April 24. According to CAB’s report, the passenger was scheduled to fly to Dubai via Flight CX948 when the airline staff allegedly …

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• 5 May

  GameZone sets Tongits battlefield with GTCC: Summer Showdown

  

  GameZone ignites the summer season with the sizzling GameZone Tablegame Champions Cup: Summer Showdown, bringing the heat to the Tongits arena for the finale duel happening from June 12 to 15 set to splurge ₱10,000,000 prize pool.  Center stage will feature 135 elite Tongits players, ready to dazzle aficionados with their exceptional displays of wit and card game mastery. This …

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• 5 May

  DICT sets unified ICT planning standards for Gov’t

  

  The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has rolled out a major policy requiring all government agencies to adopt unified standards in crafting their Information Systems Strategic Plans (ISSPs), aligning with national ICT goals. Through Department Circular No. HRA-001 s. 2025, the directive mandates national government agencies, state universities and colleges (SUCs), government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and other …

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