Day: April 16, 2025

Manila: The local index’s five-day rally comes to an end, while the peso closed flat on Wednesday, the last trading day before the long Holy Week break. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 0.83 percent to 6,134.62, while All Shares increased by 0.28 percent to 3,656.99 points. According to Philippines News Agency, sectoral indices were mixed. Mining and Oil saw a rise of 0.71 percent, and Industrial increased by 0.17 percent. However, there were declines in several sectors, with Services down by 1.86 percent, Holding Firms down by 1.41 percent, Property down by 0.26 percent, and Financials down by

Manila: In the coastal village of Ablan in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, a seasonal seaweed called “gamet” is making the gastronomic experience in the province more exciting. According to Philippines News Agency, Remedios Baniaga, who runs a refreshment stall in the Burgos public plaza, said one of her bestsellers is the gamet empanada. Priced at PHP150 each, the gamet empanada has become a favorite among tourists who have started flocking to Ilocos Norte after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. “We are grateful to the Department of Tourism for inviting more tourists and helping us promote our native cuisine, including our gamet empanada,”

Lingayen: The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has implemented a flag warning system on Lingayen beach to enhance safety measures during the Holy Week and the annual Pistay Dayat festival. Beachgoers are urged to pay attention to this system to prevent accidents, particularly drowning incidents. According to Philippines News Agency, Pia Flores, assistant director of the PDRRMO’s Emergency Operations Center, explained in a media interview that color-coded flags-red, yellow, green, and purple-have been strategically installed along the shoreline. These flags are intended to guide beach visitors and ensure their safety. “The red flag indicates a high-hazard

Dasol: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Pangasinan Station successfully rescued nine fishers from a half-submerged fishing vessel off the coast of Dasol town. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the distressed vessel was reported to the authorities. According to Philippines News Agency, a report from the PCG Pangasinan station revealed that the crew of the distressed boat had made a call for help to nearby vessels, which was subsequently reported to the PCG office on April 15. The PCG responded promptly to the distress call involving the fishing vessel F/B Rickmar 1, situated approximately 17.46 nautical miles west of

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) in the Ilocos Region has announced a code white alert from April 13 to 20 across all hospitals and health facilities in the region for the observance of Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, this alert ensures that all health facilities and medical personnel, particularly those in emergency rooms and critical care units, are prepared to address a potential rise in patient volume due to accidents, injuries, or other health-related incidents during the Lenten season. The DOH Ilocos emphasized their commitment to monitoring health events closely and coordinating with regional and local health