Manila Bulletin – Dizon plans procurement overhaul to lure ‘legitimate’ builders back to DPWH

Published Feb 17, 2026 12:27 pm  |  Updated Feb 17, 2026 03:41 pm The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to launch an expedited procurement system modeled after the national “green lane” program, seeking to lure top-tier builders back to government projects following a series of corruption scandals involving flood-control contracts. During the Philippine Chamber … Read more

Lenovo Reveals Expansion Plans for Magic Bay Accessory System in 2026

Lenovo previously showed off the Magic Bay modular accessory system to add features like a 4K webcam with integrated speakers or a mini modular HUD to its ThinkBook laptops, although there hasn’t been all that much news about those accessories since. Now, as reported by Videocardz, a Lenovo product manager has confirmed on Weibo that … Read more

North Korea blasts US missile shield as ‘threatening’ and ‘arrogant’

Trump had been pushing the idea – akin to the Iron Dome system over Israel but also with weapons based in space instead of just on land – for months, citing increasingly sophisticated threats from countries such as Russia, China, and North Korea. It could be operational within three years, before the end of his … Read more

Florian Wirtz to Bayern Munich: Coaching Conflict Reportedly a Factor

Wirtz chooses Liverpool: A Breakdown of Bayern’s Internal Discord and the Anfield appeal Table of Contents Wirtz chooses Liverpool: A Breakdown of Bayern’s Internal Discord and the Anfield appeal The Fractured Plan at Bayern Munich Liverpool’s Clear and Compelling Vision The Rising Value of Clarity in player recruitment What’s Next for Bayern? Florian Wirtz to … Read more

Conflicting plans between coaches, bosses might have muddied the waters for Florian Wirtz at Bayern Munich per report

As fans are lamenting Florian Wirtz’s decision to choose Liverpool FC over Bayern Munich, more and more of the story to how it happened is dropping. According to a report from kicker journalist Georg Holzner (as captured by @iMiaSanMiia), the club’s plan for Wirtz was likely considered to be inconsistent as two factions within the … Read more

Indonesia Plans to Build $24.6 Million Hospital in Gaza

Jakarta. Indonesia is planning to build a hospital in Gaza City, and this ambitious project will have a price tag of Rp 402 billion or approximately $24.6 million, according to the organizations responsible for the initiative. Philantropy Maemuna Center Indonesia and the Bogor-based humanitarian organization Aqsa Working Group initiated the project as a means to … Read more