The completion of two of the country’s biggest transportation undertakings, the Metro Manila Subway and the expanded Philippine National Railways (PNR), is now facing major delays after their funding was slashed in recent budgets. Read more »
At least 421 flood control projects across the Philippines have been identified as nonexistent or “ghost projects,” following an initial round of inspections, as confirmed by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday, October 9. Read more »
The Pasig City government underscored its continued push for gender-inclusive governance during the 2025 Gender and Development (GAD) Summit, which wrapped up on October 3 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig. Read more »
Senator Mark Villar has filed a bill that would require drone monitoring of all government construction projects before any payment can be released, introducing a high-tech safeguard to ensure accountability in infrastructure spending. Read more »
The Philippines is pressing ahead with its nuclear energy roadmap, aiming to generate its first nuclear-powered electricity by 2032. Read more »
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, once a powerful voice in Congress, has been absent from public view while facing allegations of pocketing billions in questionable projects. From New York to Singapore, and now reportedly Madrid, Filipinos everywhere are tracking his every move. The question remains: where is Zaldy Co — and can he truly escape justice? Read more »
