Newslights

P34-B CDO coastal road seeks Japan funding as DPWH pushes Mindanao gateway upgrade

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 22) — The proposed P34-billion extension of the Cagayan de Oro Coastal Road is getting a push for foreign financing as the government seeks...

PH leads regional push to protect spending for children

MANILA (August 22) — The Philippines has convened eight Asian countries in a regional effort to make sure...

When screens replace conversations: Cardinal Tagle urges families to rebuild children’s human connection

MANILA (August 21)  — In the aftermath of another deadly school shooting, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle turned attention...

PTFoMS pushes media safety drive as BARMM, local polls near

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 21)  — With two major elections looming, the government’s media security task force...

DepEd’s counselor shortage leaves 38,000 schools without dedicated mental health support

ZAMBOANGA CITY — For thousands of Filipino students struggling with anxiety, distress, bullying or problems at home, finding...
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Comelec’s request for 2026 barangay, SK poll funds omitted from P11.85 billion budget

MANILA (September 2)  — George Garcia, chair of the Commission on Elections, urged lawmakers to increase the poll body's 2026 budget, pointing out that...

 Fuel costs rise more as September begins

MANILA (September 2) — Commuters and motorists will feel another squeeze at the pump today, September 2, as fuel prices rise for the second...

Bong Go: “Prioritize Evacuation Centers Over Flood Control Anomalies”

MANILA (September 2) – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, September 1, urged the government to prioritize the establishment of evacuation centers instead of...

Lingig welcomes full implementation of Multi-Species Marine Hatchery Law

BUTUAN CITY (September 1) – The local government unit (LGU) of Lingig, Surigao del Sur, has lauded the full implementation of Republic Act 10787,...

Senators question alleged favoritism in DPWH Flood Control Contracts

MANILA (September 1) – Senators on Monday pressed businesswoman Sarah Discaya to explain why her family’s construction firms repeatedly secured flood control and infrastructure...

Marcos accepts Bonoan resignation, appoints Vince Dizon as new DPWH Chief

MANILA (August 31) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, effective September...
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