Day: April 8, 2025

Benguet: The ‘binnadang’ (helping without expecting something in return) and ‘supon’ (financially helping) traditions in this province have evolved, this time ensuring there will be food on every Igorot family’s table through a seed exchange program. According to Philippines News Agency, Carole Domicog, a beans seed keeper and collector, discussed the significance of this initiative during a seed exchange activity held by the Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Training Institute-Cordillera Administrative Region’s (DA-ATI-CAR) High Value Crop Development Program at Benguet State University. Domicog, who cultivates purple beans inherited from her mother-in-law, emphasized the importance of seed exchanges in promoting sustainable agriculture. She

Manila: A local lawyer, hired to represent three Filipino nationals detained in China on allegations of espionage, is currently awaiting approval to visit them, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). According to Philippines News Agency, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega has stated that while the Philippine government will refrain from commenting further on the ongoing case, it reassures the families of the detainees that comprehensive legal assistance is being provided. This includes funding for the legal counsel through the DFA Legal Assistance Fund. De Vega emphasized the government’s efforts to secure a meeting between the lawyer and

Legazpi City: The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) on Tuesday provided tips for the public to ensure a healthy and safe observance of the Holy Week and the summer vacation (SumVac) in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH-5 urged the public to follow wellness and safety guidelines during the upcoming “Semana Santa,” including using an umbrella if sun exposure is unavoidable and wearing comfortable clothing while participating in the Visita Iglesia and Stations of the Cross. To avoid dehydration, individuals were encouraged to drink adequate amounts of clean water and consume food to prevent dizziness caused

Pasay City: The Philippines has made significant strides in promoting inclusive sports within educational institutions, becoming the first nation in the Asia Pacific region to do so. This development comes as the Department of Education (DepEd) established a partnership with Special Olympics Pilipinas, marking a historic day for the country’s educational and sports sectors. According to Philippines News Agency, the partnership was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the Philippine School for the Deaf. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara highlighted the initiative’s importance, noting that the Philippines is now part of the Special Olympics Global Coalition

Bataan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the commemoration of Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) at Mount Samat National Shrine in Bataan on Wednesday. It will be the centerpiece event of Philippine Veterans Week, according to the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon interview, Assistant Secretary Domingo Carbonell Jr., PVAO deputy administrator for operations, said Marcos will be joined by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., the ambassadors of the United States and Japan, Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., and other government officials