Day: March 8, 2025

Naga City: The senatorial candidates under the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas convened to present their platforms for the Bicol Region, with a focus on education, livelihood, infrastructure, and governance. During a campaign rally at the Kaogma Grounds in the capitol compound, former senator Manny Pacquiao promised to sustain livelihood and housing initiatives for Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, Pacquiao expressed his commitment to these programs, drawing from his personal experiences of hardship. He thanked the people of Camarines Sur for their support during his boxing career and highlighted the critical role of education in nation-building. Reelectionist Senator Francis

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday pledged to protect women’s rights and stand against any threat that could hamper their progress. Marcos made the vow as he joined the entire nation in celebrating International Women’s Day and National Women’s Month. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized the resilience and strength required to be a woman, drawing parallels to the dynamic nature of the Philippines, or Inang Bayan (Motherland). He acknowledged that many of the developments observed today result from the contributions of women across generations who have fought, struggled, and advocated for various causes. Marcos reiterated

Pili: At least 26 members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) were hired on the spot during the one-day Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) job fair at the Ka Fuerte Capitol Compound in Pili, Camarines Sur on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Trabaho sa Bagong Pilipinas job fair is part of the whole-of-government initiative of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that 4Ps members are able to secure employment to help them achieve self-sufficiency. More than 3,000 job seekers attended the employment fair,

Bicol: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 5 (Bicol) reported on Friday that inflation in the region slowed down to 2.7 percent in February from 3.2 percent in January. According to Philippines News Agency, PSA-5 Director Cynthia Perdiz stated that the February inflation figure is also lower than the 2.9 percent recorded in the same month last year. Perdiz explained that the primary reason for the lower inflation rate is the slower increase in the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which dropped to 2.7 percent from 3.7 percent in January. Additionally, the transport sector saw a slower price movement, registering