Day: April 8, 2025

Manila: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque is urging Malaysia’s halal certifying body, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), to establish a halal certification authority in the Philippines this year to enhance the local halal industry. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque recently met with Malaysian Ambassador to the Philippines Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino and representatives from JAKIM to discuss aligning the country’s halal sector with international standards. The meeting, highlighted in a Facebook post by the DTI, took place on Monday, focusing on creating opportunities for Filipino products in international markets. Roque emphasized that establishing a

Manila: The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) announced on Tuesday the need for 347 additional personnel to meet staffing requirements and ensure security during the upcoming elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson for NOPPO, stated that this need has arisen due to the recent transition from the Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7) to the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR). The separation of Negros Oriental from the Central Visayas region has left PRO-7 unable to supply additional police personnel. Polinar noted that the PRO-NIR has pledged to cover the shortfall in the number of Philippine

Naypyidaw: The government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has honored the United Arab Emirates (UAE) search and rescue (SAR) team in recognition of their significant efforts in carrying out humanitarian and relief missions in the areas affected by the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar, resulting in major loss of life and property. According to Philippines News Agency, during the ceremony, the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Office of the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs of Myanmar commended the UAE’s prominent humanitarian role and its swift and effective support for countries affected by natural disasters. Myanmar affirmed

La Carlota City: The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has evacuated its research facility, the La Granja Agricultural Research and Extension Center (LGAREC), in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, due to the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. According to Philippines News Agency, Barangay La Granja is one of the villages directly impacted by ashfall, as reported by the city government. SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona announced the evacuation of the research facility, leaving a skeleton crew to secure the site. Azcona stated that all vehicles are ready to assist local government units if required. The LGAREC facility employs 227 individuals, including

Manila: Local shares were boosted by bargain hunters on Tuesday, with the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) returning to the 6,000 mark, while the peso strengthened against the US dollar. According to Philippines News Agency, the bellwether PSEi recovered by 3.15 percent to close the day at 6,006.34, and the broader All Shares gained by 2.46 percent to 3,582.80 points. Philstocks Financial research manager Japhet Tantiangco mentioned that the local bourse improved as investors hunted for bargains following the local market’s three-day decline. All indices closed in the positive territory, with the biggest gains coming from the Services sector, which