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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SIDC Bridge hits 40% completion, boosting connectivity with strong environmental protections

DAVAO CITY (July 21) – The construction of the Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge has reached 40% completion. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain...

President Marcos departs for U.S. visit to push trade deal, defense ties

MANILA (July 20) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Washington D.C. on Sunday, July 20, for a three-day official visit aimed at...

Davao City accepts 453 new scholars for School Year 2025–2026

DAVAO CITY (July 17) – The City Government of Davao, through its Educational System Benefit Unit (EBSU), has accepted 453 scholars for the academic...

Emergency repairs set for Bolton Bridge I; southbound lane closed from July 18–27

DAVAO CITY (July 16) – The southbound lane of Bolton Bridge I will be temporarily closed for 10 days—from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, July...

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolts Ilocos Norte

LAOAG CITY (July 15) – A magnitude 5.5 tectonic earthquake struck Ilocos Norte on Tuesday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)...

Senators back government crackdown on Online Gambling, call for nationwide ban

MANILA (July 14) – Senators on Monday expressed strong support for the efforts of various government agencies to curb online gambling, which they are...
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