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29/09/2025

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27/09/2025

READ | Photojournalists' Center of the Philippines condemns violence and intimidation against journalists during September 21 protest against massive government corruption

Statement of the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines
On the Violence and Intimidation Against Journalists During the September 21 Anti-Corruption Rally

The Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines (P*P) strongly condemns the violence, harassment, and intimidation committed by state forces against members of the press during the September 21 anti-corruption rally in Manila.

One week after the incident, no police officer or state agent has been held accountable for the attacks on photojournalists and video journalists—professionals who risk their safety to document the events for the public’s right to know.

Among the most alarming cases was that of Zedrich Xylak Madrid, staff photojournalist of Pinoy Weekly, who was physically assaulted by police officers while covering the attempted arrest of a protester in Mendiola.

Despite clearly identifying himself as a journalist, Madrid was grabbed and hit in full view of fellow journalists and protesters.
Other photographers, including members of the Foreign Correspondents’ Association of the Philippines (FOCAP), also faced intimidation, with some being threatened with batons and riot shields and ordered to stop taking pictures.

These incidents demonstrate a disturbing pattern of hostility toward the press, reflecting a climate of impunity that emboldens state forces to attack those who document civic unrest.

Instead of ensuring public safety and respecting constitutional rights, some police officers chose to obstruct, threaten, and inflict harm on journalists.

Police officers, ununiformed, armed intelligence agents, and other members of the state forces must be taught how to respect human rights and the rights of the free press.

The culture of impunity is perpetuated when those tasked to protect instead become perpetrators of abuse.

Police officers, whether uniformed or not, must act like normal human beings who respect the dignity of another human being.

P*P reiterates that journalism is not a crime. Photojournalists and video journalists are not combatants but chroniclers of truth. Their cameras are not weapons but tools of accountability.

We demand:
- An immediate and transparent investigation into the attacks on journalists on September 21.
- Accountability measures against police officers who assaulted, harassed, or obstructed members of the press.
- Concrete safeguards to protect photojournalists and video journalists covering protests and public assemblies.

The freedom of the press is enshrined in our Constitution and protected under international human rights law. When journalists are attacked, the people’s right to know is also attacked.

We stand in solidarity with all journalists who faced intimidation on September 21. P*P will not waver in defending the rights and safety of those who bring the truth to light through their lens.

Reference:
Kathleen Lei Limayo
Chairperson
Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines (P*P)
September 28, 2025

25/09/2025

26 September 2025

Dahil sa banta ng matinding pag-ulang dala ng Bagyong , suspendido bukas, Setyembre 26, 2025, ang klase sa lahat ng antas at trabaho sa mga tanggapan ng gobyerno sa Metro Manila, Biliran, Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Samar, Masbate, Romblon at Sorsogon.

Suspendido naman ang klase sa lahat ng antas sa Aklan, Albay, Antique, Batangas, Bataan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Capiz, Cavite, Catanduanes, Guimaras, Iloilo, Laguna, Leyte, Marinduque, Negros Occidental, Oriental Mindoro, Rizal, at Quezon.

Maaaring magdeklara ng suspensyon ang ibang LGU, at mananatiling bukas ang mga ahensyang responsable sa essential services.

25/09/2025

(As of 5:29 PM) Classes are suspended in the following cities in Metro Manila tomorrow, 26 September 2025, as a preemptive measure for the possible effects of :

ALL LEVELS (public & private)
Manila
Muntinlupa
Las Piñas
Parañaque
Marikina
Quezon City
Caloocan
Mandaluyong
San Juan
Malabon

Please keep refreshing this post for updates.

22/09/2025

(As of Sept. 22, 11:30 pm) Narito ang listahan ng mga lugar na nagdeklara ng suspensyon ng klase bukas, September 23, 2025, Martes bunsod ng masamang panahon dulot ng Super Typhoon :

METRO MANILA
Pateros - all levels (public and private) shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
Malabon - all levels (public and private)
Parañaque - all levels (public and private)
Caloocan- all levels (public and private) shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
San Juan - all levels (public and private)
Muntinlupa - all levels (public and private)
Marikina- all levels (public and private)
Navotas - all levels (public and private)
Las Piñas - all levels (public and private)
Mandaluyong - all levels (public and private) shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
Quezon City - all levels (public and private) shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
Taguig - all levels (public and private) shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
Pasay - all levels (public and private)
Manila - all levels (public and private)shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
Valenzuela- all levels (public and private)
Makati - all levels (public and private)shift to Alternative Delivery Mode
Pasig - Kindergarten to Senior High School, including Day Care (Early Childhood Development Centers), and Alternative Learning System, (public and private)

CAR
Tuba, Benguet- pre-school to senior high school (public and private)
Abra - all levels (public and private)

ILOCOS REGION
Luna, La Union - all levels (public and private)
San Fernando, La Union - all levels (public and private)
Basista, Pangasinan - pre-school to senior high school (public and private)
Ilocos Sur - all levels (public and private)
San Manuel, Pangasinan - all levels (public and private)

CAGAYAN VALLEY
Batanes - all levels (public and private)
Tuguegarao City - all levels including graduate studies, law and medical schools (public and private)
Abulug, Cagayan- all levels (public and private)

MIMAROPA
Occidental Mindoro
Lubang- all levels (public and private)
Looc- all levels (public and private)
Mamburao- all levels (public and private)
Paluan - all levels (public and private)

CALABARZON
Cavite
• City of Cavite - all levels (public and private)
• City of Imus - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning

Laguna
• Luisiana - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
•Kalayaan - All Levels (Public and Private Schools)

Batangas
• San Jose - all levels (public and private)
• Lobo - all levels (public and private)
• Balete - all levels (public and private)
• San Juan - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• City of Calaca - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Taysan - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Talisay - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Nasugbu - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Calatagan - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• City of Sto. Thomas - all levels (public and private)
• Cuenca - all levels (public and private)

Rizal
• Cainta - all levels (public and private)
• Binangonan - all levels (public and private)
• Angono- all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Pililla- all levels (public and private)
• Tanay- all levels (public and private)
• Morong - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Cardona - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Taytay - all levels (public and private) Shift to Modular Distance Learning
• Rodriguez -all levels (public and private)
• Jalajala -all levels (public and private)

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Based on Memorandum Circular No. 98
Government work and classes at all levels in both public and private schools:
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur

Classes at all levels in both public and private school:
Abra
Apayao
Batanes
Benguet
Cagayan
La Union

21/09/2025

| 22 September 2025 (Monday)

| Inanunsyo ng Malacañang na suspendido ang klase sa lahat ng antas at trabaho sa pamahalaan sa mga sumusunod na lugar bukas, Setyembre 22, 2025, dahil sa masamang panahon dulot ng at :

Metro Manila
Abra
Antique
Apayao
Bataan
Batanes
Batangas
Benguet
Bulacan
Cagayan
Cavite
Ifugao
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
Isabela
Kalinga
La Union
Laguna
Mountain Province
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Vizcaya
Occidental Mindoro
Oriental Mindoro
Pampanga
Pangasinan
Palawan
Romblon
Rizal
Tarlac
Zambales

19/09/2025

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19/09/2025

MILLIONS IN CAMPAIGN CASH, BILLIONS IN GOV’T CONTRACTS

President Marcos and VP Sara Duterte received tens of millions in campaign contributions from public works contractors — despite a law banning donations from firms doing business with the government.
In the last three years, these contractor-contributors saw a significant rise in the value of public-works contracts awarded to them, significantly much more than they had in the past.
Will government-led probes extend its scrutiny to the country’s two most powerful government officials?

Read the full report: https://pcij.org/2025/09/18/marcos-and-duterte-contractors/

MILLIONS IN CAMPAIGN CASH, BILLIONS IN GOV’T CONTRACTS

President Marcos and VP Sara Duterte received tens of millions in campaign contributions from public works contractors — despite a law banning donations from firms doing business with the government.

In the last three years, these contractor-contributors saw a significant rise in the value of public-works contracts awarded to them, significantly much more than they had in the past.

Will government-led probes extend its scrutiny to the country’s two most powerful government officials?

Read the full report: https://pcij.org/2025/09/18/marcos-and-duterte-contractors/

19/09/2025

ELECTIONS, DONATIONS AND GOV’T DEALS

The Commission on Elections has been reenergized to investigate campaign donations from contractors to 2022 electoral candidates in the wake of the flood-control mess.

As early as 2022 and 2023, the PCIJ already discovered at least eight nationally elected officials who received donations from people or groups linked to companies doing business with the government either through contracts or franchises. Such contributions are prohibited by the Omnibus Election Code.

Election watchdogs have said that the election law’s provisions ensure equal footing among businesses who are looking to score government projects. But Comelec Chairman George Garcia told PCIJ that the commission’s “lack of personnel is the main reason” why it struggles to sustain probes on campaign donations.

Read the full report: pcij.org/2025/09/18/marcos-and-duterte-contractors

Visit our archive of campaign finance stories: pcij.org/tag/campaign-finance

14/09/2025

Sunday Holy Mass
Pontificio Collegio Filippino
Presider: Bp Eugene Canete
Sept 14 2025
8:00 am Rome | 2:00 pm Manila

To support the Collegio, visit the website of Friends of the Collegio
For inspiration and updates, visit DominusEst.PH