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Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon has issued a relief order to the District Engineer and Engineer III of DPWH-Cordillera Administrative Region over the cyclist’s death in La Trinidad, Benguet.
According to DPWH, the lack of sufficient road safety signs and traffic control devices installed in the area where the cyclist fell, which cited as a cause of death.
“walang sapat na road safety signages at traffic control device tulad ng concrete barrier sa nakatiwangwang na gumuhong bahagi ng kalsada sa Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet na ikinasawi ng isang siklista matapos mahulog sa bangin,” according to the agency
[“There is insufficient road safety signage and traffic control devices, such as a concrete barrier at the exposed, collapsed portion of the road in Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet, which resulted in the death of a cyclist after he fell.”]
Secretary Dizon also issued a warning against contractors who violate safety directives.
“Nagbabala si Secretary Dizon sa lahat ng mga kontratista ng DPWH na hindi nagpapatupad ng striktong safety requirements habang may konstruksyon na awtomatiko itong mahaharap sa kanselasyon ng kontrata, blacklisting at kaukulang kasong kriminal,” based on the online-issued statement of the department
[“Secretary Dizon warns that contractors of DPWH who are not implementing strict safety requirements amid ongoing construction will automatically lead to cancellation of contract, blacklisting, and appropriate criminal charges.”]
The Social Security System (SSS) has issued an advisory regarding the nationwide Palengke Caravan, which will start from May 25, 2026.
The caravan will be conducted simultaneously, bringing different services, including:
Palengke Caravan is available until May 31, 2026.
The Commission of Elections (COMELEC) confirms that a President can nominate from the Senate or House of Representatives just in case the position for Vice President becomes vacant.
“Nakalagay po sa probisyon ng Article 7 of the constitution dahil sa impeachment ang pinag-uusapan, in case of vacancy sa posisyon na halimbawa po ay Vice President. Halimbawa, in case of vacancy, ang papalit po diyan ay pipili ang Pangulo ng isa sa mga miyembro ng senado o mababang kapulungan,” according to COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia.
This concern is linked to the question – if Vice President Sara Duterte is proven to have committed a violation, who will replace the position?
The President’s choice will be voted by the Senate and House members, according to COMELEC Chairman Garcia. Whoever secures the majority votes from the separate decisions of both chambers will assume the office.
Aside from this process, a special election is also possible. However, Garcia noted that this would require a huge amount of fund.
“Kapag nagpatawag ka nationwide kahit isang position, 19 billion po iyon na gastos,” he said
Recently, the OVP has confirmed they received the summons from the Senate impeachment court against Vice President Sara Duterte.
With reports from JP Nuñez
The House of Representatives has approved the Komprehensibong Alalay sa Livelihood, Inflation, Negosyo at Goods Assistance Act (KALINGA Act) on second reading.
House Ways and Means Committee chairperson and Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo stated that this bill can reach affected households and sectors by providing different assistance, including:
The bill also aims to create a national emergency relief and stabilization and resiliency framework through a combination of short and long-term programs, according to Quimbo via press release.
“Recyclable mo, palit grocery ko” – a new program launched by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in Pateros under the Yes To Ayos campaign.
For each recyclable waste brought by a resident, there is an equivalent grocery item in return. There are corresponding points per recyclable material that will be turned over to MMDA collecting centers, and those points will be utilized to get grocery items.
The new program aims to reduce solid waste in waterways by collecting recyclable waste.
MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III stated that this program may help to encourage residents to be responsible in waste disposal.
“Isa sa mga estratehiya natin para makuha rin ang cooperation ng mga tao, eh maramdaman din nila na ang gobyerno ay katuwang nila. So kasama diyan sa recycling natin, ini-encourage natin ang pagdala ng mga recyclable materials sa ating mga collection centers in exchange for groceries,” he said
[“One of our strategies to get the cooperation of the people, to feel that the government is their partner. So, what is included in our recycling, we are encouraging them to bring recyclable materials to our collection centers in exchange for groceries.”]
He also confirmed that there is a systematic way of getting incentives in exchange for residents’ cooperation.
“Merong mga points diyan. May sistema tayo na nagbibigay sa kanila ng insentibo na magdala nitong mga recyclables para sila naman ay may direct na pakinabang,” he added
[“There are points there. We have a system that provides them incentives when they bring recyclables, so they can contribute.”]
Pateros Mayor Gerald German welcomed this program and also appreciated the purpose of the constant reminder to residents about responsible waste disposal.
“Ito ay advocacy program kung saan ay nire-revive at ini-instill yung disiplina sa ating mga Pilipino dito sa Pateros. Although maayos naman kami rito, pero yung mabibigyan ng paalala, constant reminder, 'yung aming mga kababayan na talagang disiplina ang kailangan para sa ikauunlad ng bayan eh napakaganda non,” he said
[“This is an advocacy program that revives and instills the discipline in our fellow Filipinos here in Pateros. Although we are doing well here, but to give a reminder, a constant reminder, to our fellow citizens that discipline is what we truly need for our nation’s progress, that’s totally the best.”]
The MMDA will next visit Quezon City and San Juan to implement the same campaign.
With reports from Asher Cadapan Jr.
