Liam Demafelix
Reporting from the TSR newsroom.
DPWH diverted ₱50 billion in unprogrammed funds for infra projects, including ₱30 billion for flood control projects in 2024: Lacson
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Tuesday, October 28, revealed that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) diverted at least ₱50 billion from unprogrammed appropriations in the 2024 national budget for various infrastructure projects, including ₱30 billion for…
Solidum urges Manila officials: Build disaster imagination, not fear, for ‘The Big One’
Science Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. on Saturday, October 25, called on city officials of Manila to strengthen disaster imagination and readiness instead of fear, saying that effective preparation is the best defense against a large-magnitude earthquake such as “The Big One.” Speaking during…
Sanae Takaichi’s right-wing alliance clears path for defense buildup, but shaky footing remains
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is moving fast to strengthen Tokyo’s defense posture and align more closely with U.S. President Donald Trump, but her narrow parliamentary margin could stall the most ambitious overhaul of Japan’s postwar security policy in decades. Why it…
Isko Moreno marks 51st birthday with Manila’s elderly: ‘Let there be peace, let us bring back compassion’
Instead of grand festivities or public fanfare, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso chose to spend his 51st birthday on Friday morning, October 24, with 520 senior citizens under the care of Luwalhati ng Maynila at the Manila Boys Town Complex in Parang, Marikina — the city’s…
President Marcos greets Mayor Isko on 51st birthday, cites ‘remarkable contributions’ to nation
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his warm greetings to Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso on his 51st birthday, lauding the mayor’s dedication and hard work in public service. In an official letter dated October 24, the President joined Domagoso’s family, friends, and…
MIAA employees disown petitions questioning NAIA PPP deal
The Samahang Manggagawa sa Paliparan ng Pilipinas (SMPP), the duly recognized labor union of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), said it had no role in the petitions filed before the Supreme Court questioning the legality of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)…
Manila gears up for #Undas2025: ‘Igalang ang sagradong lugar,’ Isko Moreno reminds visitors
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso on Thursday afternoon, October 23, outlined the City Government of Manila’s comprehensive preparations for Undas 2025, emphasizing order, discipline, and public cooperation to ensure the safety of millions expected to visit cemeteries in the city. In a…
Music could help ease pain from illness
Researchers say music does more than distract patients from pain. It may actually change how the brain processes it. Studies have shown that listening to preferred music can dull pain more effectively than listening to speech or podcasts. “Music is a distractor. It draws your focus away from the…
Isko Moreno orders full police visibility in Manila’s busy districts for Christmas season
Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has directed the Manila Police District (MPD) to ensure maximum police visibility across the city’s commercial and public areas as the holiday season approaches, citing the need to anticipate the expected rise in crime incidents during the last quarter of the…
MIC denies hiring fraudster convicted in $2-B Malaysia 1MDB scandal, slams ‘false, baseless’ reports
The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) on Wednesday morning, October 22, categorically denied allegations that a British national convicted in connection with Malaysia’s 1MDB corruption scandal was serving as an adviser or consultant to the Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund. In a…
Korapsyon: No. 2 national concern ng mga Pilipino — OCTA Survey
Pumapangalawa ang korapsyon bilang national concern ng mga Pilipino, batay sa Tugon ng Masa survey ng OCTA Research. Sa survey ng OCTA, tumaas ang concern ng mga Pilipino sa korapsyon ng 18% kumpara mula sa 13% noong Hulyo at 31% noong Setyembre. “The sharp rise in corruption concerns indicates a…
Purge fly-by-night contractors at DPWH: Erice
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday, October 18, called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to “purge” unqualified and fly-by-night contractors from its project roster. Speaking in an exclusive interview on DZRH’s Special on Saturday, Erice said the practice…
Chavit Singson inireklamo ng patung-patong na kaso ng plunder, graft sa Ombudsman
Sa pangunguna ng isang Atty. Estelita Cordero ng grupong Warriors Ti Narvacan, Inc. inireklamo ng mga kasong pandarambong at katiwalian sa Office of the Ombudsman ang dating alkalde ng Narvacan, Ilocos Sur na si Luis “Chavit” Singson. Sa tatlong pahinang plunder case, inaakusahan si Singson, dati…
‘Negligent, incompetent’: Why President Marcos should fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, according to Rep. Egay Erice
Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar “Egay” Erice on Saturday, October 18, called on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to fire Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, saying her department failed to prevent what he described as “unprecedented diversions and insertions” amounting to ₱1.45 trillion over…
President Marcos, Mayor Isko join forces to revive Manila’s heritage, green spaces
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday, October 19, unveiled a series of collaborative projects with Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso, aimed at transforming the capital’s urban landscape. The President took the opportunity to bare the key highlights of his legacy projects…