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 »
On the 53rd anniversary of martial law, tens of thousands of Filipinos marched nationwide in a National Day of Protest, decrying what they described as massive corruption in government flood control projects worth billions of pesos. Read more »
Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson has called for an immediate probe into alleged anomalous flood control projects in Ilocos Norte, the home province of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Read more »
Polomolok, South Cotabato burst into life as it marked its 22nd F’lomlok Festival alongside the 68th Founding Anniversary of the municipality, running from late August to September 10, 2025. Read more »
Filipinos facing emergencies no longer need to fumble for different hotlines. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that starting Thursday, citizens can simply dial 911 for urgent help. Read more »
The Philippine Navy asserted that it is “stronger now than yesterday” in defending the country’s borders, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Read more »
