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11/08/2025

This disparity not only highlights inefficiencies within government operations but also poses a critical question of accountability and transparency. Senator Aquino’s inquiry serves as a wake-up call, urging both lawmakers and the public to scrutinize the processes that lead to inflated costs in government projects.

IN a recent interview, Senator Bam Aquino raised an important issue that strikes at the heart of the country’s educational infrastructure: the alarming discrepancy in classroom construction costs between government-funded projects and those undertaken by private entities. With the Department of Pu...

11/08/2025

𝗣𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. President Marcos Jr. revealed that 15 contractors secured a staggering ₱100 billion worth of flood control projects from 2022 to 2025—accounting for 20% of the 2,409 projects audited by the DPWH. Alarmingly, five of these firms have projects spanning nearly every region nationwide. via Samuel Medenilla / BusinessMirror

11/08/2025

The Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts to enhance Metro Manila’s busway network, with new stations set to open in the southern part of Edsa.

THE Department of Transportation (DOTr) is ramping up efforts to enhance Metro Manila’s busway network, with new stations set to open in the southern part of Edsa. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said that the agency is already “in talks” with stakeholders in Aseana and Double Dragon, two...

11/08/2025

She settled for the silver medal after bowing to South Korea’s Eon Ju Im in women’s -52-kilogram ne-waza of ju-jitsu on Sunday at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Centre Gymnasium in Chengdu, China.

JENNA KAILA NAPOLIS settled for the silver medal after bowing to South Korea’s Eon Ju Im in women’s -52-kilogram ne-waza of ju-jitsu on Sunday at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Centre Gymnasium in Chengdu, China. From a 2-2 deadlock in the dying seconds, Napolis tried to throw the Korean out.....

11/08/2025

TelaHistoria aims to raise awareness for Filipino-made textiles; to empower local weaving communities and youth artisans to continue their tradition; to encourage sustainable consumer behavior; and to promote cultural preservation through fashion.

History, style and culture intersect on the runway in Tela Historia 2025: The Runway Story of Filipino Fabrics, a benefit fashion show that celebrates and promotes Filipino weaving heritage and sustainable, culturally rooted fashion. Held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, TelaHistoria was orga...

11/08/2025

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has established a credit risk database in the Philippines to help financial institutions assess the creditworthiness of small and medium enterprises borrowers.

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has established a credit risk database (CRD) in the Philippines to help financial institutions (FIs) assess the creditworthiness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) borrowers. In a memorandum, the central bank said the database, a joint initiative of the BSP....

11/08/2025

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he loves farmers. His actions, though, are rippling across the agriculture industry as tariffs raise the cost of everything from tractors to fertilizers and squeeze profits for US growers already contending with low crop prices.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he loves farmers. His actions, though, are rippling across the agriculture industry as tariffs raise the cost of everything from tractors to fertilizers and squeeze profits for US growers already contending with low crop prices. The sweeping effects of the....

11/08/2025

The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to reach the goals he set when he launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in the war in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable deal...

11/08/2025

Oppa Hyun Bin landed at Solaire! The Korean superstar, known for unforgettable roles in 'Crash Landing on You,' 'Secret Garden,' and 'My Lovely Sam Soon,' captivated hearts once again with his visit to Manila. With his charismatic presence, versatile acting, and undeniable charm, it was truly a momentous occasion for fans and admirers who witnessed a legend at The Theatre at Solaire in Solaire Resort Entertainment City. Via Nicole Paler/BM

11/08/2025

The Philippines again fights for dear life this time against host Saudi Arabia on with head coach Tim Cone hoping for the same never-say-die attitude Gilas Pilipinas flashed against Iraq on Saturday afternoon in the 2025 International Basketball Federation Asia Cup in Jeddah.

THE Philippines again fights for dear life this time against host Saudi Arabia on with head coach Tim Cone hoping for the same never-say-die attitude Gilas Pilipinas flashed against Iraq on Saturday afternoon in the 2025 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup in Jeddah. “It’s tough ...

11/08/2025

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10/08/2025

International outcry over images of emaciated children and increasing reports of hunger-related deaths have pressured Israel to let more aid into the Gaza Strip. This week, Israel paused fighting in parts of Gaza and airdropped food.

International outcry over images of emaciated children and increasing reports of hunger-related deaths have pressured Israel to let more aid into the Gaza Strip. This week, Israel paused fighting in parts of Gaza and airdropped food. But aid groups and Palestinians say the changes have only been inc...