WATCH: The NRM party has launched a new handbook to guide village-based mobilisation ahead of the 2026 General Election. The model aims to secure a bigger win than in 2021 by emphasising the role of branch leadership. NRM’s Director for Mobilisation, Rosemary Ssenninde, describes it as a call to action to protect the party’s gains and build on its achievements. #MonitorUpdates #UgandaDecides2026 📹: Mike Sebalu | Daily Monitor

Cagayan Bridge Collapse: DPWH Assures Funding for Reconstruction A devastating bridge collapse occurred in Alcala, Cagayan, on Monday, October 6, 2025, when the 51-year-old Piggatan Bridge gave way under the weight of overloaded trucks. The bridge, which connects Tuguegarao City to Northern Cagayan, is a critical route for farmers and traders, and its collapse has severely disrupted travel and commerce in the region. Preliminary investigations indicate that the bridge collapsed due to the excess