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Neglect, nature blamed for collapse of Tarlac bridges
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Decades of neglect, age and the surge of the river current caused the collapse of the Agana and Aquino bridges in Tarlac, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
All NLEX San Simon lanes reopen
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 9, 2026 - 12:00am
 The North Luzon Expressway is now fully open to vehicular traffic with the completion by the Department of Public Works and Highways of initial structural works to prevent monsoon-induced heavy flooding, the...
Comelec eyes 80% turnout in BARMM poll
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Commission on Elections is hoping for a voter turnout of at least 80 percent for the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Sept. 14.
2 DPWH execs sacked over fatal open drain accident
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Department of Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the immediate relief of the top two officials of the DPWH Pampanga 3rd District Engineering Office, following an accident wherein a man died after...
Parañaque bettor wins P25.3 million lotto jackpot
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
A ticket bought in Parañaque City hit the P25.3-million Super Lotto 6/49 jackpot on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said.
5 suspects in kidnap of Indian nabbed
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Police rescued an Indian national allegedly kidnapped by five Indians in Las Piñas over the weekend.
PNP welcomes 5% pay hike for cops
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 8, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine National Police has welcomed the planned five percent increase in the base pay of military and uniformed personnel starting next year, saying it would boost the morale of PNP personnel.
PCSO chief gets APLA chairmanship
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
In a historic first, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office general manager Melquiades Robles has been elected vice chairman of the Asia-Pacific Lottery Association or APLA.
Sandigan denies ‘congtractor’ bid to quash flood control cases
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Two divisions of the Sandiganbayan threw out the bids of alleged “congtractor” Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James Ang to dismiss one graft case against him and consolidate the 14 others.
Ultra Lotto prize seen to hit P258 million
by Rainier Allan Ronda - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The jackpot in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 is estimated to reach P258 million for tonight’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced yesterday.
Pumping stations fail as flood infrastructure pilfered
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 1:00am
Stolen cables, valves and manhole covers are impairing flood control infrastructure in Metro Manila, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon lamented yesterday.
Second Tarlac bridge collapses; 4 missing
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
A portion of the Agana Bridge in Tarlac City collapsed on Saturday night due to strong river currents spawned by the southwest monsoon, as several rescue teams continue their search for four missing people who were...
DPWH-Las Piñas official axed over slow disaster response
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid alleged incompetence and delayed disaster response, the Department of Public Works and Highways has relieved engineer Loreto Balena Jr. as maintenance chief of the DPWH Las Pinas-Muntinlupa District Engineering...
DPWH, PRA halt reclamation in Taguig
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) have issued a cease-and-desist order against an unauthorized reclamation project along the Taguig waterfront, DPWH Secretary...
Colombia-like stipend system eyed for decommissioned MILF members
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
he government is reassessing its socioeconomic assistance package for members of the decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as it considers a monthly stipend system similar to Colombia’s peace...
Jonvic wants 20 years, no bail for loose guns
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Illegal possession of loose firearms should be a non-bailable offense carrying up to 20 years in prison, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.
Lone bettor wins P25.4 million lotto pot
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
A bettor in Cavite is the lone winner of the P25.4-million prize of the Super Lotto 6/49 draw on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office announced.
Abrahano takes over as acting NCRPO chief
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The National Capital Region Police Office has a new officer-in-charge in the person of Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano, who replaced Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin as NCRPO chief.
DPWH repairs flyover after parts pilfered
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Emergency maintenance teams have secured the EDSA-Magallanes flyover in Makati after stolen components caused falling debris, the Department of Public Works and Highways said.  
Dizon backs drive vs illegal dumping, but…
by Rainier Allan Ronda - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
While expressing support for the Metro Manila Council’s proposal to enforce fines on littering and illegal dumping of garbage, Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said it is still...
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