Day: April 7, 2025

Dumalneg: Students with special needs and some members of the Isneg community here get to promote their unique culture and artistry while earning for a living, thanks to modern machines given by the government. According to Philippines News Agency, the modified handloom weaving machines, given by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in 2020, have been useful in creating unique inabel products such as “aken,” the native cloth attire of the Isneg tribe. Janice Pagon, a resident of Barangay Quibel, expressed that weaving “aken” gives her a sense of pride and identity. She appreciates the opportunity to be part

MANILA: The head of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)’s Special Operations Group-Strike Force (SOG-SF) will remain with the agency but was ordered to undergo a five-day ‘training, mentorship, and coaching’ program. According to Philippines News Agency, Gabriel Go will stay as the SOG-SF head and was instructed by MMDA Chair Don Artes to undergo a program on traffic management, leadership, courtesy, and discipline “with special attention on stress and anger management.” The MMDA emphasized that this decision is aimed at Go’s self-improvement rather than being a form of punishment. The five-day training will be conducted by Edison Nebrija from

Valenzuela City: Former senator and Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Panfilo Lacson on Monday urged Filipino netizens to help curb the spread of fake news by simply refusing to share unverified information. Speaking before the Elders of Valenzuela City (EVC), Lacson emphasized the importance of digital discernment, especially in an era when misinformation spreads rapidly across social media platforms, noting that it is a disservice to anyone who is the subject of the unverified information. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson highlighted the seriousness of the issue, urging people to be cautious and discerning when encountering news that

Manila: Train operations for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2), and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will be halted from April 17 (Maundy Thursday) to April 20 (Easter Sunday) to facilitate annual maintenance activities during the Holy Week break. According to Philippines News Agency, this temporary suspension is part of an essential maintenance program aimed at enhancing the reliability and convenience of services for commuters. Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) president and CEO Enrico Benipayo emphasized the importance of these activities in a statement, noting that all LRT-1 trains will

Manila: Teachers may enjoy their 30-day flexible and uninterrupted vacation between April 16 to June 1, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, based on DepEd’s department order (DO) No. 9, series of 2025, public school teachers will be allowed to avail their vacation days either in a straight or staggered period. In a statement, Education Secretary Sonny Angara expressed hope that the amended guidelines on vacation days will help motivate teachers for the upcoming academic year after the school break. The order aligns with the efforts of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos