Day: April 8, 2025

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday said the importation of animals and animal-derived products from Slovakia is temporarily banned to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). This came after FMD cases were logged among domestic cattle in Slovakia, with an outbreak reported in Dunajska Streda, Trnavsky on March 2. According to Philippines News Agency, under DA Memorandum Order No. 21, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced that the import ban covers animals susceptible to FMD, including live swine, bovines, and water buffaloes; as well as animal-derived products including semen, skeletal muscle meat, casings, tallow, hooves, and

Cavite: A joint operation by various law enforcement groups on Monday led to the arrest of an alleged gun runner and the seizure of a cache of firearms and ammunition in Barangay Molino 2, Bacoor City, Cavite. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Kenneth Lucas, director of Police Regional Office (PRO) 4A (Calabarzon), confirmed the operation in a statement on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as “Jay,” 52, a resident of Barangay Molino 2, Bacoor City, was arrested during the buy-bust operation, which led to the discovery of a wide array of firearms and live ammunition, including four KG9 long

Mabini: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently completed the construction of the PHP96.5-million flood mitigation structure along Balingcaguing River (Calzada Section) in Barangay Calzada, Mabini town, in Pangasinan province. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH-Ilocos Region information officer Esperanza Tinaza stated that the project falls under the Sustainable Infrastructure Projects Alleviating Gaps (SIPAG), aimed at addressing infrastructure gaps. She highlighted that the flood mitigation structure, which measures 259 meters long and 17 meters wide, is designed to protect nearby communities and residential areas from potential flooding. Tinaza noted that the project was completed in less than

Manila: The continued decline in the Philippines’ unemployment rate signals ‘growing strength and stability’ in the economy, House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez attributed the decline to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s push for creating sustainable economic opportunities for Filipinos. “This improvement in our labor market conditions reflects the growing strength and stability of our economy. It is proof that our policies are prudent and uplifting our people’s lives,” Romualdez said. “Our President’s clear vision for economic growth is bearing fruit.” The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday reported that the country’s

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) is intensifying efforts to combat bullying and violence in schools through reinforced policies, expanded training programs, and an overhaul of its reporting and protection mechanisms, an official said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, following a series of highly publicized campus violence incidents, including cyberbullying and physical assaults among students, DepEd Assistant Secretary Dexter Galban, during a Senate hearing, unveiled a broader strategy to prevent, report, and respond to abuse in the basic education sector. Among the centerpiece initiatives is the Child Protection Specialization Course, which aims to equip school personnel with the necessary