Day: March 18, 2025

Iloilo City: Ilonggos on Tuesday remembered the heroism of thousands of Panay Guerilla Forces who stood their ground before Japanese forces and liberated Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands 80 years ago. Wreaths were offered before the tombs of Col. Macario Peralta Jr. and his wife, Natividad, and at the wall of memories and tomb of the unknown soldiers at the Balantang Memorial National Shrine in Barangay Quintin Salas by descendants of World War II heroes, representatives of national government agencies, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, post-war veteran leaders, and other participating entities, as among the highlights of the event. According

Bacolod: The Department of Education (DepEd) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) reaffirmed their commitments for collaboration during the inaugural joint management committee meeting at L’Fisher Hotel here Tuesday. Led by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and TESDA Director-General Jose Francisco Benitez, the meeting seeks to ‘ensure closer collaboration and coherence’ on free national certification assessments for Senior High School-Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (SHS-TVL) track students, strengthening technical professional track and the integration of enterprise-based practices in basic education. ‘A historic first for Philippine education. This is just the beginning — big things ahead. Together, we will shape a brighter future for

Davao: The Archdiocese of Davao on Tuesday called for calmness and sobriety among the faithful amid the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte. “We call upon you, our faithful here in the Archdiocese, to reject hatred and division, choosing instead the path of dialogue over discord, and reconciliation over conflict,” Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said in a pastoral message. According to Philippines News Agency, Archbishop Valles emphasized that justice must be pursued with fairness and integrity, free from partisan political motivations or personal vendettas. He urged the government to uphold due process, adhere to the rule

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday emphasized the importance of collaboration with the private sector to boost broadband connectivity, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs). This, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed to improve internet connectivity in Eastern Visayas’ remote areas during a meeting with the Regional Development Council in Tacloban City last week. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Palace briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the role of private partners is crucial in addressing the challenges the government is facing as it aims to provide the public with faster Internet.

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday dismissed concerns that current political issues could delay the implementation of key economic reforms, asserting that such “noise” is inherent in a vibrant democracy. “This so-called noise is part and parcel of having a vibrant democracy, which is normal in a state comprised of diverse peoples with different views,” he said in a Viber message to reporters. According to Philippines News Agency, the senator emphasized that as long as discussions remain peaceful, the democratic process allows for healthy debate. He noted that the upcoming midterm elections in May is the appropriate avenue for