Day: February 1, 2025

Cebu City: Lawyers must be defenders and protectors of the constitution, justice, rule of law, and the weak who cannot afford the cost of legal service, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said in his message before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ (IBP) 20th National Convention of Lawyers in Lahug, Cebu City on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the convention’s theme is, ‘From Milestones to Horizons: Strengthening the Future of the Legal Profession.’ Romualdez emphasized the need for the legal community to ensure that every Filipino, regardless of their socio-economic status, understands that the law serves as a protector of

Canlaon City: The local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental has successfully turned over infrastructure projects worth more than PHP12 million to Barangay Linothangan and Barangay Bucalan. These developments come despite the challenges posed by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon. According to Philippines News Agency, city information officer-designate Edna Lhou Masicampo explained that the projects had been completed last year, but their official turnover was delayed due to the eruption on December 9. “These projects were at different stages of completion before the eruption,” she noted. Barangay Linothangan was the recipient of 17 projects, totaling PHP6 million. The projects

Manila: February greeted consumers with higher prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In separate advisories, Petron and Solane-branded LPG products increased prices by 70 centavos and 73 centavos per kilogram, respectively, starting Saturday. “This reflects the international contract price of LPG for the month of February,” Petron said. According to Philippines News Agency, the adjustment translates to a PHP7.70 to PHP8.03 increase for a regular 11-kilogram household LPG cylinder. Cleanfuel also announced that its automobile LPG price went up by PHP0.35 per liter. Data from the Department of Energy showed that an 11-kilogram LPG tank in Metro Manila before the

Iloilo City: Ilonggos are encouraged to derive inspiration from the wood snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation, as they celebrated Saturday the 21st Chinese New Year here. According to Philippines News Agency, the parade on Friday night commenced under the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arc and proceeded to the Freedom Grandstand for the grand cultural presentation, providing a larger and more comfortable venue. ‘The wood snake represents wisdom, transformation, and harmony. Traits that inspire us as we step into new beginnings. Let us use this year to thrive, adapt, and embrace the transformative power of change as we forge new partnerships and success

Pasay City: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Saturday that merely 100 displaced workers from Internet Gaming Licensees (IGLs) secured employment at a recent job fair held in Pasay City. This event was aimed at assisting those affected by the closure of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). According to Philippines News Agency, Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma expressed concern over the low hiring numbers during his address at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City. Despite around 8,000 individuals attending the job fair in hopes of finding new employment, only a fraction were hired on the spot. This