Day: March 19, 2025

Manila: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas and National University emerged victorious in their respective matches on Wednesday, securing their places in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 87 men’s tennis tournament at the Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Manila. UST triumphed over the University of the Philippines with a 4-1 victory, while NU swept Ateneo de Manila University, 5-0. According to Philippines News Agency, both UST and NU now hold similar 7-1 records, followed by UP (6-3), University of the East (5-3), Ateneo (3-6), Adamson University (2-7), and De La Salle University (0-9).

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) emphasized the Marcos administration’s whole-of-nation approach in addressing the long-term needs of vulnerable groups, particularly members of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). According to Philippines News Agency, this strategy, articulated by DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumalo, encourages collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable development. Dumalo stressed that while the DSWD provides direct support, partnerships with private entities and government agencies are crucial in helping 4Ps grantees attain self-sufficiency. The goal is to equip beneficiaries with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to thrive in a technology-driven

Batac City: A solar-powered seed warehouse with cold storage and acclimatization rooms is now ready to provide rice farmers with quality seeds to boost food security. The 450-square-meter facility, located at the compound of the National Tobacco Administration and PhilRice in Barangay Tabug, Batac City, Ilocos Norte, was inaugurated on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, PhilRice-Batac director Dr. Mary Ann Baradi highlighted the warehouse as a crucial addition to existing infrastructure, complementing the first seed warehouse funded by the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 1 in 2022-2023. Dr. Baradi emphasized the importance of these facilities in enhancing the

Benguet: La Diyang Haven in Tuba, Benguet, once a solitary eco-tourism attraction, is now part of a collective effort to enhance tourism in the region, thanks to an initiative led by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera (DOT-CAR). This initiative encourages the development of more village destinations to provide visitors with a serene escape into nature. According to Philippines News Agency, the focus on “loop tourism” is allowing visitors to engage in various activities and experiences, benefiting multiple communities in the process. Cristina Tolero, head of La Diyang Haven eco-tourism village, emphasized the importance of this holistic approach, stating that it not

Cagayan de Oro: The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro has denied reports of holding a “special Mass” for former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral in Cagayan de Oro City. In a statement on Wednesday, Archbishop Jose Cabantan clarified that the Mass at 5:30 p.m. Thursday is not intended for a specific individual and is open to all. According to Philippines News Agency, Cabantan addressed a recent report from a media outlet claiming that the Cathedral is conducting a special daily Mass for Duterte’s health and release back to the Philippines. Cabantan categorically stated that this information