Day: April 22, 2025

Cagayan de Oro: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed confidence that all local government units (LGUs) in the country will receive patient transport vehicles (PTVs) within the year. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos made the remark after announcing that about 985 newly procured PTVs would be distributed nationwide this year, in line with the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) goal of donating the vehicle units to all LGUs. ‘Ngayong taong ito, inaasahan namin, ako’y nakakasiguro na makakakumpleto na tayo. Lahat ng munisipyo ng ating kabuuang bansa ay mabibigyan na (This year, we expect and I am sure

Manila: The Quezon City government is setting a benchmark on environmental sustainability as it pushes culture shift among its employees and the public, and imposes a ban on disposables and single-use plastic (SUPs) bags, packaging, and cutlery at the city hall and government-run facilities. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Joy Belmonte announced in a press release that, under Executive Order No. 3, Series of 2025, the use of plastic bags and packaging, styrofoam, disposable dishware, and other related items will no longer be allowed inside Quezon City Hall buildings and other city-owned facilities starting April 21, 2025. Government employees

Manila: The economy of the newly-formed Negros Island Region (NIR) expanded by 5.9 percent in 2024, with an estimated value of PHP636 billion, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday showed. At constant 2018 prices, last year’s gross regional domestic product is higher by PHP35.35 billion compared to the value in 2023. ‘This makes the NIR the seventh fastest growing region in the country,’ PSA-NIR Interim Regional Director John Campomanes said in his presentation of the highlights of the region’s economic performance at the Nature’s Village Resort here. According to Philippines News Agency, in June last year, President

Pinili: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is taking significant steps to transform farmers into entrepreneurs through its enhanced farm business school (FBS), which utilizes mixed participatory adult learning methodologies. This innovative approach aims to make the learning experience more engaging for selected beneficiaries. According to Philippines News Agency, the program, which commenced on Monday, has enrolled at least 30 farmers from the Upon Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Pinili, Ilocos Norte. The course, running from April to August, is designed to enhance the participants’ skills and unlock their potential in agri-business. Chief agrarian reform officer Rommel Aquino explained that the initiative,

Pasig: Vietnam’s VTV Binh Dien Long An staged a comeback after a first-set defeat to overcome Saipa Tehran, securing a 22-25, 25-15, 25-20, 25-15 victory on Tuesday in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Champions League held at the Philsports Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, Vi Thi Nhu Quynh led the charge with 21 points, consisting of 16 spikes, three blocks, and two aces, helping the Vietnamese team clinch the No. 2 seed in Pool C. This accomplishment allows them to advance alongside Baic Motor of China to the next round. Baic Motor had previously secured their position after