Day: March 25, 2025

Legazpi City: A delegate from the Masbate province team won the first gold medal at Palarong Bicol 2025, the Department of Education in Bicol (DepEd-5) said on Tuesday. Marjorie Adovas, a fifth grader from Cadulan Elementary School in Dimasalang, clinched the gold medal in the elementary girls’ long jump event on Monday afternoon, securing her spot in the national competition. According to Philippines News Agency, the silver medal was awarded to a delegate from Camarines Sur, while Sorsogon province took home the bronze medal. In an interview on Tuesday, Adovas expressed gratitude to her family and coaches for their support

Pangasinan: The Department of Health (DOH) has opened another Super Health Center (SHC) in Pangasinan, this time in Alcala town, providing timely and accessible primary care to the residents and neighboring towns. According to Philippines News Agency, DOH Ilocos Region director Paula Paz Sydiongco emphasized the significance of this development, highlighting that Pangasinan has the largest population among the provinces in the Ilocos Region, with many residents living in remote communities far from hospitals. The new SHC aims to serve as the first responder to those in need of healthcare services, ensuring that primary care is within reach for these

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday reiterated its call for a dialogue with transport group Manibela on the second day of the latter’s three-day transport strike. The DOTr emphasized its willingness to engage in discussions to address concerns regarding the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). According to Philippines News Agency, the DOTr issued a statement inviting Manibela to participate in a ‘constructive and open’ dialogue with the department and its attached agency. The focus of the dialogue would be to address concerns about the PTMP, with the DOTr expressing openness to suggestions aimed at improving the program to

Cagayan de Oro: Government agriculture officials urged Northern Mindanao farmers to embrace modern farming technologies during Tuesday’s Regional Irrigators Congress, underscoring innovative solutions to enhance productivity amid climate challenges. According to Philippines News Agency, Evy Elago of the Misamis Oriental Agriculture Office highlighted smart irrigation systems, rainwater harvesting, and water-efficient techniques as key adaptations for local farms. “These technologies help farmers withstand erratic weather while maximizing yields,” she told attendees. Elago emphasized that public-private partnerships remain crucial for widespread technology adoption across the region’s agricultural sector. The National Irrigation Administration (NIA-10) reinforced this push, with acting manager Larry Franada directing

Misamis Oriental: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 10 (Northern Mindanao) is spearheading efforts to revitalize Misamis Oriental’s salt industry through innovative technologies, officials said Tuesday. DOST-10 Assistant Director Virgilio Fuertes announced during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” forum that the agency has partnered with the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI) to modernize traditional salt production in Alubijid town. According to Philippines News Agency, while local producers have relied on sun-drying since the 1980s, the new cooking and evaporation technologies will enable year-round production, even during rainy seasons. The initiative is part of DOST-10’s broader economic development programs in