Day: April 17, 2025

Manila: As the Lenten week unfolds, leaders across Northern Mindanao have joined the Christian community in calls for peace, reflection, and spiritual clarity. In a statement issued on Thursday, Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao said Holy Week provides a significant opportunity for each individual to reflect on their spiritual journey. According to Philippines News Agency, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran echoed this sentiment, stating that the Christian community, particularly the Catholic majority in the city and the nation, should consistently strive to emulate the life of service and sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. Valencia City, Bukidnon Mayor Azucena

Manila: Twenty-five agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Bago City, Negros Occidental, have received significant financial relief after the government condoned their debts totaling PHP3.48 million, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) here bared on Thursday. The beneficiaries, whose agricultural lands are situated in Barangay Bacong, were presented with certificates of condonation with the release of mortgage (CoCRoMs) during a ceremony held on April 15. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative is seen as a move to provide financial relief and empowerment to the recipients, ultimately aiming to uplift their livelihoods as farmers. Mark Anthony Caraig, municipal agrarian reform program

Romblon: In a significant milestone for rehabilitation and education, five persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Romblon District Jail have earned their Senior High School diplomas through the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS) program. The graduates donned light blue togas and caps as they received their diplomas during a ceremony held on Wednesday. The event was attended by family members, underscoring the importance of education in the reintegration process. According to Philippines News Agency, BJMP Mimaropa information officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, stated that this accomplishment reflects the

Manila: As the Lenten week unfolds, leaders across Northern Mindanao have joined the Christian community in calls for peace, reflection, and spiritual clarity. In a statement issued on Thursday, Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao said Holy Week provides a significant opportunity for each individual to reflect on their spiritual journey. According to Philippines News Agency, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran echoed this sentiment, stating that the Christian community, particularly the Catholic majority in the city and the nation, should consistently strive to emulate the life of service and sacrifice exemplified by Jesus Christ. Valencia City, Bukidnon Mayor Azucena

Romblon: In a significant milestone for rehabilitation and education, five persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Romblon District Jail have earned their Senior High School diplomas through the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS) program. The graduates donned light blue togas and caps as they received their diplomas during a ceremony. According to Philippines News Agency, the event was attended by family members, underscoring the importance of education in the reintegration process. BJMP Mimaropa information officer, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, said this accomplishment reflects the BJMP’s commitment to providing