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23/08/2025

The President earlier inspected flood control projects in Bulacan reported to the Sumbong sa Pangulo website, where he discovered substandard and non-existent structures that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had listed as completed.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/marcos-orders-blacklisting-of-contractors-behind-ghost-flood-projects/

23/08/2025

The OPAPRR is mandated to advise the President on policies, plans, and programs concerning the Pasig River, as well as to monitor, coordinate, and harmonize all government initiatives related to its rehabilitation.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/marcos-sets-up-new-office-with-cabinet-rank-post-to-steer-pasig-river-revival/

23/08/2025

Of the total volume, water transport accounted for 50.9 percent or 8.17 million tons, followed by road at 49.1 percent (7.88 million tons) and air at 0.03 percent (5,420 tons).

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/domestic-trade-hits-p1-23-t-in-q1-as-road-shipments-tilt-balance-water-air-volumes-slump/

23/08/2025

Authorities said they received information on illegal online activities being conducted inside two residential houses in Bacoor, Cavite, owned by a foreign national and operated by Filipino employees. After surveillance, NBI agents secured a Warrant to Search, Seize, and Examine Computer Data (WSSECD).

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/10-caught-in-bacoor-houses-running-alleged-online-scams/

23/08/2025

The leadership row stemmed from two factions within the party—the group led by Verceles, and the group led by Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/sc-backs-comelec-ruling-voids-rival-bid-to-wrest-control-of-pfp-leadership/

23/08/2025

I ask this not as a rhetorical flourish, but as someone who has tried—repeatedly, persistently, and often frustratingly—to contact various government agencies. And failed. Miserably.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/disconnected-republic-why-is-it-so-hard-to-contact-the-government/

23/08/2025

Secretary Tiu Laurel said the trend could reflect a change in consumer priorities, with more Filipinos choosing quality over quantity when it comes to texture, aroma, and overall eating experience.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/08/23/agri-chief-orders-probe-as-filipinos-favor-imported-rice-over-local-varieties/

23/08/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the proper ex*****on of government projects could have helped prevent recurring flash floods, after Metro Manila and nearby areas were again inundated following heavy rains.

MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said the proper ex*****on of government projects could have helped prevent recurring flash floods, after Metro Manila and nearby areas were agai…

23/08/2025

Domestic trade in the Philippines reached 16.05 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, valued at P1.23 trillion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

Photo by Lyndon Aguila on Pexels.com MANILA — Domestic trade in the Philippines reached 16.05 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, valued at P1.23 trillion, according to the Philippine Statis…

23/08/2025

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) 92 creating the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Pasig River Rehabilitation (OPAPRR) to spearhead the government’s efforts in restoring and developing the Pasig River.

MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed Executive Order (EO) 92 creating the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Pasig River Rehabilitation (OPAPRR) to spearhead the government’s ef…

23/08/2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will start printing the official ballots for the October 13 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on September 8 at the National Printing Office in Quezon City.

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will start printing the official ballots for the October 13 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on September 8 at the National Printing Office in…

23/08/2025

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested 10 individuals in Bacoor City for alleged violations of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and the Anti-Financial Accounts Scamming Act.

MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested 10 individuals in Bacoor City for alleged violations of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 and the Anti-Financial Accounts Scammi…