The country has accused China of shining a 'military-style' laser light to scuttle a supply mission in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea; the laser glare temporarily blinded the crew of the Philippine coast guard vessel, forcing it to retreat

The Department of Transportation and the Metro Manila Development Authority are studying the feasibility of a motorcycle lane as another measure to solve the perennial traffic problem along the 23,8 kilometers of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue

The nationwide distribution of plastic driver’s license cards has begun; the introduction of the new document addresses the backlog in driver’s licenses issuing, with 9,7 million more plastic cards expected to be delivered

The Election Commission is set to hold the plebiscite for the creation of 8 municipalities in the Special Geographic Area of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region; April 13 activity will give the people of the 63 villages a chance to form their respective towns

President Marcos Jr. has ordered the country's government to strengthen the navy's security activities to prepare for "a number of serious challenges", making no clear reference to China