Day: April 9, 2025

Nueva Ecija: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced the inauguration of a cutting-edge vaccine unit at the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) in Nueva Ecija province. According to Philippines News Agency, this state-of-the-art facility is a collaborative project between the Bureau of Animal Industry and Central Luzon State University (CLSU), aimed at addressing issues related to transboundary animal diseases through diagnosis, surveillance, research, and technology development. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the role of the facility in bolstering the country’s efforts against infectious diseases that threaten the swine and livestock industries. Laurel stated, “The National Animal

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday said tourism activities in areas near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental are suspended to ensure the safety of both residents and tourists. In an advisory, the DOT said it is now closely coordinating with involved local government units (LGUs) to ‘prioritize’ the safety and well-being of individuals affected by the April 8 explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon through monitoring and immediate response. According to Philippines News Agency, all tourism activities near Mt. Kanlaon, including treks and visits to nearby destinations such as La Carlota City, Bago City, La Castellana, and other surrounding

Negros Oriental: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Negros Oriental has implemented contingency measures to address potential disruptions caused by floods or landslides during the national and local elections scheduled for May 12. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec-Negros Island Region Director Lionel Marco Castillano has instructed the Provincial Joint Security Control Center to develop plans to ensure the elections proceed without interruption, even in adverse weather conditions. This preparation follows a recent briefing with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which forecasted heavy rainfall for Negros Oriental starting in May. Director Castillano emphasized the importance of

Manila: The National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on Wednesday highlighted significant strides in the government’s efforts to reduce poverty, pointing to a decrease in poverty levels and the implementation of over PHP600 billion in anti-poverty initiatives slated for 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, NAPC Secretary Lope Santos III, in an interview on ‘Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’ aired on PTV, referenced data from the Philippine Statistics Authority’s family income and expenditure survey. This data showcased a reduction in the ‘food poor’ population, or subsistence incidence, from 5.9 percent in 2021 to 4.3 percent in 2023. Furthermore, a survey conducted by the National

Cagayan: Kent Brian Celeste of Ilocos Region became the first triple-gold medalist in the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games after defending the men’s triple jump title Wednesday at the Cagayan Sports Complex track and field stadium here. The 23-year-old from Anda, Pangasinan, whose personal best is 14.75 meters, registered 14.70m to beat Rick Angelo Sotto of Central Visayas (14.00) and Cjay Eulin of Western Visayas (13.67). He also triumphed in long jump and high jump. According to Philippines News Agency, Celeste expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I’m very happy that I was able to defend the three titles I