The Commission on Audit (COA) raised concerns about seven infrastructure projects worth ₱5.850 billion in the 2024 Annual Audit Report on the Province of Negros Oriental, citing the absence of feasibility studies for the loan-funded projects.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines has confirmed that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers will have safe and unhindered passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This assurance comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East that have created disruptions in global oil supply, influencing a spike in oil prices worldwide. Read more about Philippines Secures Safe Passage for Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Three suspected members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) were killed in a clash with the Philippine Army in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. The encounter also led to the seizure of high-powered firearms.
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