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Bridge in Cagayan Collapses

According to eyewitnesses, part of the bridge gave way just as a trailer truck, loaded with palay, crossed the bridge.

DPWH Cagayan Stonewalls Amid Corruption Scandal

In a September 25 letter, District Engineer Esmeralda de Guzman denied Mayor Maila Ting-Que’s request for itemized data on seven major projects including the Caritan-Balzain creek works, the Pinacanauan River flood management project, and several multipurpose buildings at Cagayan State University.

Gabriela to UAAP: Pay refs fairly

“Let’s not shortchange women’s games. Pay referees fairly. Paying women’s games less reinforces the harmful message that women’s sports—and women themselves—are worth less,” Elago said.

The tycoons behind the Philippines’ dirty energy

Tycoon-led conglomerates hold the power to accelerate—or obstruct—the Philippines’ shift to clean and affordable electricity. They are pouring money into renewables but continue fossil fuel expansion, citing the supposed need for a ‘balanced energy mix’ to guarantee reliable and affordable power. But climate activists say they are slowing the rollout to maximize profits.