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BACOLOD CITY – A flood control project in Purok Malinong, Barangay 40, crumbled on Friday after heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Opong,” exposing questionable construction practices and fueling suspicions of government corruption. Images released by Brigada News FM 103.1 Bacolod showed broken portions of the structure, where thin layers of cement and a … Read more
September 26, 2025 – Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) is now traversing the Mindoro Strait, continuing to unleash heavy rains, strong winds, and dangerous sea conditions across large portions of Luzon and the Visayas. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the storm’s center was located at 4:00 p.m. … Read more
Pageant Universe has sparked strong public reactions after unveiling a striking corruption-inspired costume that symbolically portrays the country’s longstanding battle with graft. The concept comes at a time when outrage is intensifying over the multibillion-peso flood control controversy allegedly involving government officials, senators, congressmen, private contractors, and agencies such as the Department of Public Works … Read more
Malacañang on Thursday evening ordered the suspension of classes at all levels and government work in Metro Manila and several other provinces on Friday, September 26, as Severe Tropical Storm Opong continues to intensify and batter parts of Luzon and the Visayas. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued Memorandum Circular No. 102, implementing the suspensions upon … Read more
September 25, 2025 – Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) maintained its strength Thursday afternoon while moving westward across the Philippine Sea, with state weather bureau PAGASA warning of multiple landfalls and widespread hazards across Luzon and the Visayas. As of 4:00 p.m., the center of Opong was located 195 kilometers east northeast of … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has released a redacted briefer posted on its official website, which mentions the surnames “Dela Rosa” and “Aguirre” in relation to the crimes against humanity case involving former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The document, although heavily edited for confidentiality, identified “Dela Rosa” as the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief during … Read more
Local government units (LGUs) across Luzon and Visayas have declared class and government work suspensions for Thursday, September 25, 2025, as Severe Tropical Storm Opong continues to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Opong has maintained its strength while moving closer to the … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Wednesday afternoon, September 24, that Tropical Storm “Opong” has intensified into a Severe Tropical Storm while tracking west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea. As of 4:00 p.m., the center of Severe Tropical Storm Opong was located 670 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, … Read more
Several provinces in Luzon have announced class suspensions for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, as communities continue to deal with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Nando. The storm, which lashed Northern and Central Luzon with heavy rains and strong winds, left widespread flooding, road blockages, and power interruptions, prompting local governments to suspend face-to-face learning for … Read more
Prominent lawyer Atty. Raymond Fortun has revealed the existence of a document allegedly linking six senators, including four incumbent lawmakers such as Senator Joel Villanueva and Senator Jinggoy Estrada, to a growing controversy involving flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). In an interview on One News’ #Storycon, Fortun disclosed … Read more