Day: April 3, 2025

Borongan City: The city government of Borongan in Eastern Samar has begun implementing a flood control project, utilizing the PHP118 million People’s Survival Fund (PSF) that was approved over a year ago. This initiative, named the ‘Reinforcement of Lo-om River Flood Protection System and Redevelopment for Resilient Communities and Livelihood,’ aims to shield surrounding communities from flooding while supporting local livelihoods to foster collective resilience. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda expressed gratitude to the PSF for acknowledging the importance and potential impact of the project on the local community. He mentioned that before receiving approval,

Davao City: The newly launched Kadiwa store at the Davao Fish Port Complex in Toril, Davao City marks a new initiative to provide fresh and affordable local products while supporting farmers and fisherfolk across the region, an official of the Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 (Davao Region) said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-11 Director Macario Gonzaga cited the Kadiwa sa Fish Port’s role in benefiting both consumers and local producers. “Through our Kadiwa store, consumers can purchase fresh and affordable local products, including fish, rice, vegetables, fruits, and many more, while directly supporting our local farmers and fishers

Legazpi: The Legazpi city government has allocated PHP10 million for the establishment of a sports academy to enhance training facilities for athletes. In an interview on Thursday, Mayor Alfredo Garbin said the budget will be used to construct a multipurpose building to house sports equipment and serve as a training facility. According to Philippines News Agency, the sports academy will focus on creating a structure and facility that supports athletes’ training needs. Mayor Garbin emphasized that providing the best environment is essential for athletes to excel in their respective fields. He highlighted the importance of having facilities available throughout the

Bacolod City: Fire incidents in this highly urbanized city have decreased by 160 percent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on Thursday showed that from January to March this year, only 42 fires were reported, compared to the 109 reported in the previous year. Damage due to fires was also lower in the first quarter of 2025, amounting to only PHP1.685 million compared to the previous year’s PHP22.852 million. Fire Officer 2 Paul Servano, public information chief of Bacolod

Manila: The Philippine government has successfully secured the provisional release of 17 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), 12 men and 5 women, who were arrested and detained in Qatar for illegal protest. In a Palace press briefing, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the development, emphasizing swift action by the government in response to the situation. According to Philippines News Agency, upon learning of the incident, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. immediately ordered the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), and the Philippine Embassy in Doha to intervene and provide legal and welfare assistance. Cacdac