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Senate finance committee head JV Ejercito said on Thursday that it is worth adding ‘a little’ to the P51 million confidential funds for the Office of the Ombudsman, as proposed in the National Expenditure Program for 2027.

Ejercito expressed the sentiment after the panel’s hearing on the Office of the Ombudsman’s budget.

During the proceeding, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla told lawmakers what would be compromised after the Department of Budget and Management slashed his agency’s budget from its requested P147 million to P51 million.

‘If there is any agency that is really worth helping or increasing confidential funds for, I think it is the Office of the Ombudsman,’ Ejercito told the media.

‘Because as I said, we will confine confidential funds to law enforcement, national security and investigative. And, of course, the Ombudsman is included in the end,’ he explained.

Ejercito clarified, however, that the Senate might only be able to add a little more to the P51 million budget for the Ombudsman’s secret funds, and not restore the P147 million funding originally asked by the investigative body.

‘We cannot promise that the P147M requested by the Ombudsman will be restored… But we might add a little,’ the senator said.

In a separate interview, Remulla said that it will help the Ombudsman so much if its entire P147 million proposal will be granted.

Nevertheless, he said the agency will still be prepared for a different outcome.

The P51 million in confidential funds is only part of the P7.2 billion proposed budget of the Office of the Ombudsman for next year.

Here’s a compilation of INQUIRER.net’s reports highlighting the major developments of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.

Catch up on the key allegations, testimonies, revelations and arguments that have shaped the impeachment proceedings so far.

WEEK 8 (Aug. 24-26, 2026)The week’s most consequential testimony came on Day 18, August 25, when Office of the Vice President Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio, designated as the second hostile witness in the trial, told the Senate impeachment court that Duterte knew about and had authorized all activities related to the use of confidential funds under her office’s disposal.

Also, the week’s proceedings highlighted the sub judice ruling issued by Presiding Officer Francis Escudero.

WEEK 7 (Aug. 17, 2026)

The impeachment court held one trial day during Week 7 as classes and work, both in government and some private offices were disrupted due to heavy monsoon rains.

Week 7 of the trial, however, was focused heavily on the testimony of Gina Acosta, the former OVP special disbursing officer who became the prosecution’s first hostile witness.

Acosta testified that she withdrew P125 million in confidential funds from LandBank and, following Duterte’s instruction, turned the money over to Col. Raymund Lachica, the vice president’s security chief. The testimony was highlighted by the prosecution as a key piece of evidence in its allegation of misuse of confidential funds or Article 1 of the Impeachment Articles.

ICYMI: Sara Duterte impeachment trial Week 7 highlights

Highlights: Day 16 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 17, 2026

WEEK 6 (Aug. 11, 12, 2026)

A second Coa witness completed testimony on Days 14 and 15 of the vice president’s trial, declaring that neither the OVP nor DepEd had a mandate for confidential operations, while courtroom clashes over misleading questions, social media posts, and defense delays dominated the week.

The impeachment trial resumed on August 11 after Monday’s cancellation due to heavy monsoon rains, with Coa Intelligence and Confidential Funds Audit Office supervising auditor Xylene Mae del Campo returning to the witness stand for Days 14 and 15 to testify on the alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds split between the OVP and DepEd.

WEEK 5 (Aug. 3, 4, 5, 2026)

Week five of Duterte’s trial highlighted by Supreme Court decision on August 5 dismissing as moot the consolidated petitions filed by Duterte and a group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon that sought to nullify the House of Representatives’ impeachment proceedings.

The high court ruled that any decision on the validity of the House and its committee on justice actions would no longer affect the controversy now pending before the Senate impeachment court.

Week 4 (July 29, 2026)

The prosecution opened Article 1 of the Articles of Impeachment, which is centered on allegations of misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds from the OVP and DepEd.

Week 4 had only one scheduled trial as the Senate impeachment court adjusted its proceedings for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona) and the opening of the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress.

WEEK 3 (July 20, 21, 22, 2026)

During Week 3, the impeachment court granted the prosecution’s request to subpoena Duterte’s bank, tax, and Anti-Money Laundering Council records while the House prosecution panel concluded its presentation of evidence on Article IV involving alleged grave threats.

The week also saw the prosecution’s final witness testify that Duterte’s controversial remarks against President Marcos and other officials constitute an active assassination plot, while lawmakers rejected the OVP’s request for the Senate to shoulder the catering expenses of the defense team.

WEEK 2 (July 13, 14, 15, 2026)

The Senate impeachment trial of Duterte shifted focus during this week from witness testimony to a key legal battle over access to her financial records, as senator-judges heard oral arguments on whether to subpoena her bank accounts, tax returns, and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) documents in connection with Article II of the Articles of Impeachment, which alleges unexplained wealth and undeclared assets.

The impeachment court deferred its ruling until July 20, saying it needed more time to study the legal issues raised by both the prosecution and the defense.

The Senate impeachment court completed the first week of Duterte’s trial, with proceedings focused on Article IV, which accuses her of making grave threats against Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Over the first three trial days, senator-judges settled procedural issues, heard opening statements from both sides, and began receiving evidence from the prosecution through its first witness, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Senior Agent John Mark Calilung.

The week also saw legal challenges outside the courtroom, including a petition before the Supreme Court seeking to halt the proceedings.

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said the judiciary needs to undergo ‘soul-searching’ and be ‘examined closely by everybody in government’ to address long-standing problems in the country’s justice system.

Remulla made the remarks during the Senate committee on finance hearing on Thursday on the proposed 2027 budget of the Office of the Ombudsman.

‘It’s just probably unfortunate that I have to mention this. Many of those that we have dismissed in the Office of the Ombudsman institutionally, in many cases, we’re talking about many, many cases, that were reversed by the Court of Appeals,’ he said.

‘That is a trend that’s known to the whole Office of the Ombudsman,’ Remulla said, adding that he had discussed the matter with Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen.

‘I told him about this problem that we have because institutionally, it’s very discouraging to be conducting all of these activities only to be reversed by the Court of Appeals decision that came out of nowhere,’ he said.

He acknowledged that it was unusual for lawyers to criticize the courts but said the issue needed to be raised.

‘As a lawyer, it’s not really common for lawyers to complain about the courts. But sometimes we just have to raise that issue already because it can be the biggest elephant in the room, within our justice system,’ the Ombudsman said.

Remulla later told the media that his remarks were prompted by his experience as a lawyer and government official and ‘something that I have to do for the country.’

‘I think my experience as a lawyer and government official and advocate speak for itself, It something that everybody knows but somebody should say it,’ he added.

‘If there’s one thing that was never touched with all the EDSAs that happened to this country, [it] is the judiciary. Never has the judiciary accounted for everything that they’ve been doing,’ he added. ‘It’s actually a problem that has been there for the longest time, but it has to be said openly.

Meanwhile, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian urged stronger coordination between the Office of the Ombudsman and the judiciary to make the ‘wheels of justice’ move faster, more efficiently, and more fairly.

He warned that a slow and fragmented justice system undermines accountability, stressing that when cases take years to resolve, it is ultimately the Filipino people who bear the cost.

Gatchalian raised the issue after Remulla told senators that it takes an average of 15 years for the Sandiganbayan to resolve a case. Remulla also said the CA reverses many of the Ombudsman’s decisions.

‘I am not blaming them. I am just saying that the wheels of justice are broken. … They seem to be stuck,’ Gatchalian said.

He asked what steps the Ombudsman was taking with the judiciary to speed up the resolution of cases, stressing that the Ombudsman’s proactive efforts could be undermined if cases remain stuck in the judicial process.

In response, Remulla said the government could establish a coordinating mechanism involving the Ombudsman and the judiciary, similar to the Justice Sector Coordinating Council he worked with when he was Secretary of Justice.

Such coordination, he said, could help make the ‘wheels of justice’ move faster, noting that delays in resolving cases have long affected not only accountability but also business investments and economic progress.

Gatchalian reiterated his support for efforts to improve the efficiency of the justice system, emphasizing that delays in the accountability process ultimately hurt the public.

‘If our accountability mechanisms do not function, from the Ombudsman all the way to the judiciary, it is not necessarily the respondent or the accused who suffers. It is the people who suffer,’ Gatchalian said

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) must start mapping its programs and assets to boost emergency response operations, especially in relation to tourism, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri said Thursday.

Zubiri made the pronouncement as the country moves to advance the ratification and implementation of the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue, or the SAR convention.

‘Given this agreement and the obligations attached to it, I believe you should now prepare your programs and plans-not only at the regional level, but also by organizing your assets, such as air and sea vessel, to ensure a rapid response,’ said Zubiri during a Senate foreign relations panel hearing.

According to the senator, having the PCG map its programs will be pivotal due to agency’s current lack of air assets.

‘Tourism is the lowest-lying fruit of this country in terms of income, but the Philippines seems to have a reputation that it’s not a safe place to visit-not in peace and order, but in all other things,’ he observed.

‘Hospitals are far away. There are no air taxis or air ambulances,’ Zubiri identified.

‘Perhaps once we ratify this, providing these services should become one of our obligations, not just for Filipinos, but for tourists as well,’ he added.

Zubiri also cited Senate Bill No. 2971, or the ‘Sandy’s Bill’ and Child Tourist Safety Act, saying that, alongside the measure, basic first-aid awareness and an action plan will become mandatory in tourism facilities.

PCG incumbent commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gaval, for his part, said the ratification of the SAR will bring more cruise ships in the country, thereby increasing the demand for search and rescue services.

‘We shall develop better SAR capabilities, because of the positive consequence of this,’ said Gaval.

He also said that tourism emergency response is included in the PCG’s Maritime Rescue Coordinating Center Concept, which serves as the coordinating hub for rescue efforts

A coalition of environmental and community groups petitioned Malacañang on Tuesday (Sept. 1) seeking an independent probe into the fatal landslide at the Tipo High-Tech Eco Park in the Subic Bay Freeport and a wider review of major development projects in the area.

The Save Subic Bay Coalition, composed of residents, Ayta communities, business groups and civil society organizations, made the appeal in a petition addressed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Senate and the House of Representatives.

‘In light of the flood-control controversy and the severe flooding affecting communities, particularly Olongapo, we respectfully call for an independent and comprehensive review of major developments in the freeport, especially those near waterways, slopes, forests and mangroves,’ according to Jen Velarmino-van der Heijde, spokesperson of the coalition and president of Subic Bay Chamber for Health and Environment Conservation. She said the petition was received by the Office of the President on Tuesday.

‘This is not about blaming or singling out any developer, but about transparency, accountability and public safety,’ Velarmino-van der Heijde told the Inquirer.

In their 10-page petition, the coalition asked authorities to determine the actual causes of the landslide, including whether factors beyond prolonged rainfall contributed to the failure of a retaining structure or slope-protection system at the development along Tipo Road.

‘While rainfall may have contributed to the failure, the public deserves an independent determination of the actual causes and contributing factors,’ the coalition said in the petition.

Among the matters it wants investigated are whether the retaining structure was designed for the site’s geological, hydrological and seismic conditions; whether it was built according to approved engineering plans; whether surrounding slopes and earthworks were properly designed and stabilized; and whether drainage systems and construction activities contributed to slope instability.

The coalition also wants authorities to verify the project’s permits, environmental clearances and safety certifications and determine whether government inspections were properly conducted.

It said the investigation should cover the developer, contractors, consultants, engineers, permitting authorities and government agencies involved in approving, monitoring or supervising the development.

‘No private entity or government agency should be presumed guilty before the facts are established. However, neither should any entity be shielded from accountability if an independent investigation establishes responsibility,’ the coalition said.

Wider review

The coalition is also seeking a review of major developments within the Freeport, particularly those near environmentally sensitive areas, waterways, slopes, forests and mangroves.

It wants authorities to assess whether these projects comply with applicable laws, regulations and approved master plans, including their cumulative effects on drainage, flooding, slope stability, infrastructure and surrounding communities.

The petition also asks authorities to revisit the planning principles established for the Subic Bay Freeport, including the Development Master Plan prepared with the participation of Japanese urban planner Kenzo Tange and Kenzo Tange Associates.

It said current and proposed developments should be assessed against those principles and existing standards, including the relationship between building height and development density and the operational and safety requirements of the Subic Bay International Airport.

The coalition also wants the government to review major development contracts where significant environmental, geological, engineering or disaster risks have not been adequately established, including whether implementation should be suspended where legally warranted to ensure that economic activity does not compromise public safety or environmental protection.

Mangroves, railway project

The petition likewise calls for the protection of remaining mangroves within the Freeport and surrounding coastal areas, citing the proposed Subic-Clark Railway Project and its potential impact on more than six hectares of mangroves.

The coalition wants project proponents to examine technically feasible alternative alignments to avoid the affected mangrove areas and to make relevant environmental and technical studies available for public scrutiny.

‘Where a project can be moved, move the project-not the mangrove,’ the coalition said.

It also called for an updated inventory and mapping of remaining mangrove areas and independent environmental and technical reviews of major projects that could affect them.

Documents sought

The coalition is seeking public access, subject to lawful confidentiality requirements, to key documents related to the Tipo development, including engineering and structural plans, geotechnical and soil studies, drainage and hydrological studies, environmental compliance documents, permits, inspection reports and construction certifications.

It also wants relevant records on the developers and contractors involved, government inspections and enforcement actions, and the environmental and technical studies for the proposed railway alignment.

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) has said it supports an independent and comprehensive investigation into the Tipo incident and a review of its policies and practices to strengthen safeguards, monitoring and enforcement.

Xantheng (Subic) International Corp. (XSIC), the management arm of Tipo High-Tech Eco Park, earlier said it would cooperate with the investigation, assist affected families and monitor the area. The company attributed the incident to prolonged heavy rainfall in the Subic Bay Freeport and surrounding areas.

It seemed like Robert Bolick and Adrian Nocum immediately clicked the moment Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games team converged for its quest to retain the gold in the Aichi-Nagoya edition.

‘Sobrang gaan lang din siyang samahan,’ Nocum said of Bolick from Suwon, South Korea during a virtual press conference arranged by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Thursday.

‘We’re roommates and I’ve learned a lot from him,’ he continued. ‘He has a lot of stories to tell and cracks a lot of jokes. He’s just easy to be with.’

Bolick and Nocum are hoping that quick chemistry can translate on the court as Gilas tries to step on the top of the podium once more with an all-PBA lineup that was built from the ones coach Tim Cone has in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

The Asian Games will be a return to national team duties for Bolick, nine months after leading Gilas’ difficult road to the Southeast Asian Games gold in Thailand under coach Norman Black.

This time, Bolick gets a chance to impress coach Tim Cone, who has let assistants Richard del Rosario, Josh Reyes and Jong Uichico run a free-flowing style instead of his trademark Triangle Offense.

Bolick’s closeness with Nocum has stemmed from not just by supporting the Rain or Shine star’s recently launched clothing business, but also from joking with Elasto Painters coach Yeng Guiao about recruiting Nocum to NLEX.

‘Hindi siya pilitan na samahan. Natural lang talaga,’ Bolick said.

Gilas is currently in Suwon to play a two-game exhibition with South Korea starting Friday before heading to Nagoya for the Asian Games.

Bolick and Nocum are part of the 11-man crew also comprised of fellow PBA standouts RJ Abarrientos, Justine Baltazar, Justin Arana, Zavier Lucero, Don Trollano, Jerrick Ahanmisi, Brandion Bates, Sedrick Barefield and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser.

‘Everyone has a good sense of humor, but our focus is there whenever we’re on the court,’ Bolick said. ‘It’s nice to be with other guys because you get to learn from them, and you get to learn their strengths and tendencies.

‘But at least, when it comes to the PBA, it’s easy to scout them,’ Bolick added in jest.

Taiwan is bringing its innovation capabilities closer to the Philippine market as the Taiwan Excellence takes part in Taiwan Expo 2026 from September 17 to 19 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Under the theme ‘Empowering a Smarter Future,’ the pavilion will feature 24 Taiwan Excellence-awarded brands spanning Intelligent Technology, Smart Life, Smart Healthcare, and Consumer Electronics, presenting a cross-section of Taiwan expertise to Philippine companies and industry leaders.

The showcase comes at a time when businesses are looking for technologies that can strengthen their operations, respond to changing market demands, and create new avenues for growth. By bringing Taiwan brands and their capabilities to Manila, the pavilion provides a venue for Philippine businesses to explore technologies, establish industry connections, and consider potential areas of cooperation.

Rather than focusing solely on individual products, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion highlights the broader capabilities behind them, from research, design, manufacturing, and technology. The participating brands demonstrate how Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem continues to develop products with applications across multiple sectors and international markets.

Connecting Taiwan’s Technology with Philippine Businesses

For companies seeking new technologies and international partners, Taiwan Expo 2026 offers an avenue to engage with Taiwan businesses and understand their areas of expertise.

The pavilion will feature messages from representatives of participating Taiwan companies and organizations, offering perspectives on their work and the role of innovation in addressing emerging market needs. The exhibition also creates space for potential business relationships.

Philippine companies can explore solutions relevant to their sectors, while Taiwan participants gain an opportunity to better understand the Philippine market and identify areas for future partnerships.

Four Sectors, One Vision for Growth

The 24 featured products are grouped into four categories: Intelligent Technology, Smart Life, Smart Healthcare, and Consumer Electronics. Intelligent Technology covers developments in connected systems and advanced computing. Smart Life focuses on products designed for modern environments and changing consumer needs. Smart Healthcare brings together tools related to health, wellness, and care, while Consumer Electronics highlights products supporting an increasingly digital economy.

It also illustrates how innovation can extend across sectors rather than confined to a single field. As technology becomes increasingly interconnected with business, healthcare and daily life, cross-industry expertise becomes an systemic part of building a resilient market.

Strengthening Regional Business Connections

The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion forms part of a wider effort to strengthen trade relationships between Taiwan and international markets. The value of the exhibition extends beyond the three-day event. Business conversations that begin at the pavilion can lead to deeper discussions around market entry, distribution, technology integration, and other forms of commercial collaboration.

Bringing Innovation to a Wider Philippine Audience

The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion will also feature lvana Alawi and Dimples Romana, who will join the event and explore the consumer benefits of participating Taiwan brands. Their involvement connects the business-focused exhibition with a wider Filipino audience, showing that developments in technology can have relevance beyond the corporate environment.

Fu Bear, the brand ambassador of Taiwan Excellence, whose job is to share Taiwan’s best products, tech, healthy, and eco-friendly lifestyle with the world, will likewise be present throughout the three-day event, welcoming guests and adding an interactive element to the pavilion experience.

As Taiwan and the Philippines continue to build stronger connections, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion stands as a meeting point for ideas, industries and opportunities that can help shape what comes next.

The Senate on Wednesday passed, on third and final reading, a bill prohibiting families of public officials from engaging in government contracts.

Senate Bill No. 1962, or the ‘Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act,’ seeks to disqualify from government procurement and contracts relatives of politicians within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity and affinity.

Its main goal is to eliminate ‘potential avenues for corruption’ and ‘uphold fairness, integrity, transparency, impartiality and accountability’ in the bureaucracy’s procurement process and use of public funds.

Its counterpart measure, House Bill No. 7919, is pending before the committee on revision of laws.

Fourth-degree relatives include parents, children, grandparents, siblings, grandchildren, great grandparents, great aunts and uncles, great niece and nephews, great grandchildren, great great grandparents, great great aunts and uncles, great great nieces and nephews, and first cousins.

Officials include elected local and national officials, Cabinet secretaries, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, officers and members of government-owned and -controlled corporations, and state universities and colleges, and their alternates.

The measure penalizes violators with imprisonment of up to more than three years, a fine of not less than P100,000 and perpetual disqualification from government procurement.

A public officer, on the other hand, may face charges for violation of graft and corrupt practices, similar imprisonment term and fines and perpetual disqualification from public office.

The measure was authored by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, and Sens. Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero, Christopher ‘Bong’ Go, Joel Villanueva, Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, JV Ejercito, Loren Legarda and Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan.

Go, together with former President Rodrigo Duterte, is facing a plunder complaint filed by former Sen. Antonio ‘Sonny’ Trillanes IV with the Ombudsman over the Davao City government’s award of contracts to companies owned by Go’s family.

Former actress-singer Jean Lopez, who was among the big stars of Sampaguita Pictures in the 1960s, has died at the age of 86, her family confirmed.

Barbi Castelvi, Lopez’s daughter, mourned her mom’s passing through an Instagram post on Thursday, Sept. 3.

‘My sweet mommy is gone. My first love, my first teacher, my first protector has gone on to the next party. September 1st 2026 was the worst day of my life,’ she said, apparently referring to when the former actress died.

Barbi described Lopez as graceful, kind, empathetic, loving, and the ‘best mother,’ saying it was a privilege to be her daughter.

‘She went suddenly, quickly, softly and unexpected,’ Barbi wrote, opting not to expound on the cause of death.

‘I will try my best to go on because I know she would want that… I’ll see you in the next life, my love. I will never be the same without you. Thank you for teaching me to be like you,’ she addressed her mom.

Lopez was known for starring alongside fellow stars Dolphy, Susan Roces, Nida Blanca, Panchito, Eddie Gutierrez, and Amalia Fuentes, among many others in numerous films. Her movies include ‘Tanzan the Mighty,’ ‘Ang Magkakapitbahay,’ ‘Together Again,’ and ‘Operetang Sampay-Bakod.’ She also had a hosting stint in the 1960s noontime show ‘Tayo’y Maghapi-Hapi.’

Lopez left show business after she married her husband, fellow actor Romano Castellvi, in the late 1960s. The couple later moved to Canada where they raised their daughters, Barbi and Billie Jean.

Construction is well underway at MIRA, bringing RLC Residences’ vision for a new community in Quezon City closer to realization. On August 14, Teddy V. Bernas, Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager for RLC Residences, and Engr. Emmanuel Arce, Vice President for Project Management, joined development partners and other RLC Residences executives for a visit to the MIRA site, where construction activities are in full swing.

The continued activity at MIRA forms part of ongoing construction progress across the RLC Residences portfolio, with committed projects advancing through their respective stages of development. For homebuyers, the activity on site provides a tangible view of how plans for the development are taking shape, helping reinforce confidence as the project moves forward.

MIRA is a four-tower residential condominium development in Barangay San Roque, Quezon City, with Towers 1 and 2 already launched to the market. Tower 1 debuted in April 2024, followed by the launch of Tower 2 in July of the same year. Tower 1 is currently targeted for completion in February 2031, followed by Tower 2 in June 2031.

During the visit, Arce highlighted the significance of MIRA to the area and the company’s commitment behind the project.

‘It’s a day to celebrate. Because with MIRA, we are completing the residential complex of RLC in this part of Quezon City. Construction activities are in full swing and soon, MIRA will bring more life here in Barangay San Roque, a community just a stone’s throw away from the famous Araneta, Cubao,’ Arce said.

MIRA is designed with families in mind, offering units ranging from studios to two-bedroom configurations, including balcony options, together with smart home-ready features. Its amenities cater to different members of the household, with swimming pools, fitness and wellness spaces, children’s areas, a pet park, and indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.

For families looking several years ahead, MIRA’s location can become increasingly relevant as children approach their university years. Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College, and the University of the Philippines Diliman, alongside other educational institutions in Quezon City, are within reach of the development.

Located on Mirasol Street in Barangay San Roque, MIRA is positioned near major roads, transport links, hospitals, commercial areas, and business districts. Its location allows residents to stay connected to key destinations across Quezon City and Metro Manila while having many of the places important to everyday family life within convenient reach.

‘This project is a testament to our commitment to provide Filipinos a home within reach of life’s opportunities, and at the same time, a home where they can have an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle,’ said Arce.

With construction now in full swing, MIRA continues to take shape as a community designed for families looking ahead-bringing together a well-connected location, family-oriented features, and a vision for a more enriched everyday lifestyle.

To learn more about MIRA and explore available units, visit the RLC Residences website or connect with an RLC Residences Property Specialist.