Day: November 4, 2024

DAVAO CITY: The local government is progressing with its initiative to establish the Davao City Public Internet Center at People’s Park. Second District Councilor Bonz Andre Militar, who chairs the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Information Communication Technology, announced that legislative measures are underway to secure funding for the project. According to Philippines News Agency, Militar stated that the City Information Office is planning for the center to provide a robust Wi-Fi connection at no cost, benefiting both the center and its immediate surroundings. He emphasized that the establishment of the facility is currently in the committee phase and has received

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Misamis Oriental provincial government has released PHP3.6 million in zero interest loans to 13 local entrepreneurs to boost economic recovery. The financial support is part of the Provincial Microfinance Unit-Livelihood for Economic Recovery and Acceleration Program (PMU-Leap), which supports micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with capital for business expansion. According to Philippines News Agency, the loans provided range from PHP70,000 to PHP350,000, covering various livelihood industries across the province. Since its launch in 2023, PMU-Leap has distributed PHP42.2 million to MSMEs, underscoring the government’s commitment to economic empowerment at the grassroots level. Governor Peter

Batangas: A total of 4,000 farmers and fisherfolk impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine in Batangas province on October 24 received financial aid on Monday, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos himself. According to Philippines News Agency, beneficiaries from the most affected towns of Talisay, Laurel, and Agoncillo each received PHP10,000 in cash under the Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP). This distribution was supervised by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian. In his speech, President Marcos acknowledged the challenges faced by the victims, expressing hope that the financial support would help them start anew.

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Richard Anthony Fadullon as prosecutor general of the National Prosecution Service (NPS) of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Malacañang announced Monday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin transmitted the appointment letter of Fadullon to Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla in a letter dated Oct. 30. According to Philippines News Agency, Fadullon replaced Benedicto Malcontento, who resigned last October after five years of heading the NPS. Fadullon, who served as acting prosecutor general following Malcontento’s resignation, earned his political science degree from the University of the Philippines and his law degree at the San Beda University.

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA: The Presidential Assistance for Farmers, Fisherfolk and Families (PAFFF), amounting to PHP50 million, is set to be released to approximately 5,000 farmers, fishers, and their families in the province of Antique this month. Dr. Gina Jordan, acting head of the Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), confirmed the news on Monday, highlighting the timely release of funds in response to the recent weather disturbances that impacted local farmers and fishers. According to Philippines News Agency, each identified family of farmers and fishers will receive PHP10,000. This financial aid is expected to help farmers acquire necessary