Day: November 21, 2024

San Remigio: A PHP10 million Tourist Rest Area (TRA) will soon rise in upland Barangay Aningalan in San Remigio, Antique, following its groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday. The initiative aims to enhance the experience of tourists by providing convenient amenities, including clean restrooms, a coffee shop, and a souvenir shop, all accessible free of charge. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who led the groundbreaking ceremony, stated that the TRA is a project initiated by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Frasco mentioned that the facility was requested by Senator Loren Legarda to boost the tourism industry in

Manila: The consultative council comprising representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA), farmers, and other key stakeholders in the agricultural sector is set to become operational in January, as announced by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. during an ambush interview on Thursday. This announcement was made at the annual membership meeting of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI), where Tiu Laurel highlighted the council’s role in addressing urgent issues and concerns across the agricultural spectrum. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Tiu Laurel emphasized the need for the council to begin its monthly meetings by January

Talisay City: Stakeholders from various sectors signed a covenant of commitment to support the goals laid out in the ‘SecuRE Negros Energy Development Roadmap’ during the summit and forum held at Nature’s Village Hotel in Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Thursday. The signing, led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer, capped the presentation of the roadmap, outlining the province’s Energy Sector Development Strategy and Action Plan. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative aims for Reliable, Renewable, Affordable, Available, Accessible, and Sustainable Energy for Occidental Negros by 2030 (RRAAASE-ON 2030). Governor Lacson expressed the significance of

Molo: At least 57 families were rendered homeless when a fire hit a residential area in Barangay San Pedro in Molo town on Thursday at noon. ‘The fire caused significant damage, with 46 houses destroyed and two partially damaged,’ Acting Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the City Social Welfare and Development (CSWDO) showed the affected families also included seven border families and two sharers, equivalent to 240 individuals. They are currently staying at Molo 1 Elementary School. Ganzon said they are preparing the necessary resources to support the fire victims. ‘We

Manila: Canada is set to deploy its largest trade mission to Manila this December, aiming to bolster the presence of Canadian exporters and innovators in the Philippine market, as confirmed by the Canadian Embassy in Manila on Thursday. The mission, scheduled for December 4-6, will comprise over 300 delegates and will be spearheaded by the Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Honourable Mary Ng. According to Philippines News Agency, this trade mission marks an unprecedented scale for Canada, surpassing previous missions to Japan and Korea. Guy Boileau, the Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian Embassy, emphasized