Day: January 6, 2025

Manila: Organizers of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno have urged devotees to strictly adhere to the guidelines set for all activities leading up to the annual procession, known as Traslacion, on January 9. Quiapo Church rector Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr. emphasized the importance of following these rules to ensure a safe and organized ‘Nazareno 2025’ feast. According to Philippines News Agency, Nazareno 2025 adviser Alex Irasga announced that the traditional “pahalik,” or veneration of the Jesus Nazareno, will commence at Rizal Park’s Quirino Grandstand at midnight on January 7. The activity will continue until January 9, even after the start

Manila: The Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) successfully raised PHP22 billion in Monday’s auction after awarding the Treasury bills (T-bills) in full. The Auction Committee decided to fully award the 92-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills as the debt papers were 3.2 times oversubscribed, with total tenders reaching PHP71 billion. According to Philippines News Agency, the 92-, 182-, and 364-day T-bills fetched average rates of 5.782 percent, 5.911 percent, and 5.931 percent, respectively. These yields were lower compared to the previous rates of 5.818 percent, 5.975 percent, and 5.977 percent for the same tenors. Despite the lower yields, the T-bills offering

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced that there were “no major incidents or issues” reported to them during the holiday season, ensuring a safe and smooth travel experience for passengers. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP, which operates 44 airports, had anticipated a surge in passenger numbers from December 20, 2024, to January 3, 2025. As of Monday afternoon, CAAP public information officer Bea Bernardo stated that they were still in the process of finalizing the total passenger volume for this period. Nonetheless, CAAP expects an increase in passenger volume by 7 to 10 percent compared

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that the current high prices of tomatoes might stabilize by the end of January or early February. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa explained that production is expected to resume from January to February, coinciding with the start of the dry season, which should lead to normalization of prices during this period. The recent series of typhoons in 2024 caused extensive damage to crops in the solanaceous family, including tomatoes, bell peppers, and chili peppers, affecting regions such as Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, and Bicol. De Mesa

Iloilo City: The city government is set to engage with public utility companies on Tuesday to implement the removal of overhead wires along Diversion Road. The deadline for this initiative is slated for January 16. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Jerry Tre±as emphasized the city’s commitment to ensuring compliance with the ordinance mandating the relocation of overhead wires underground along Aquino Avenue. The Iloilo City Regulation Ordinance 2023-006 requires that all wires and cables within plaza complexes, Sunburst Park, B.S. Aquino Avenue, and heritage sites be placed underground. In recent developments, the City Engineer’s Office took action last week