Day: May 26, 2025

Negros Oriental: The Department of Agriculture in the Negros Island Region (DA-NIR) is currently awaiting the completion of necessary requirements by the provincial government of Negros Oriental to initiate the rollout of the government’s PHP 20 per kilo rice program, an official disclosed on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-NIR Executive Director, Engineer Jose Albert Barrogo, stated that the rollout cannot proceed unless all the necessary documentation from the provincial government is finalized. Barrogo highlighted that among the three provinces and one highly urbanized city, Bacolod City is the only area that has completed the paperwork. They are now

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized the necessity of reinstating the National Food Authority’s (NFA) regulatory powers to enforce a floor price for palay (unhusked rice) and safeguard local farmers from exploitative traders. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA is currently conducting a study to explore possible legal avenues for setting a floor price under the Price Act, Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law, and other relevant laws. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted that the proposed floor price should at least cover the production costs incurred by palay farmers. In a recent ambush interview, Tiu Laurel stated, “Seriously

Davao Occidental: A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Davao Occidental Monday night, causing concern among residents and authorities. According to Philippines News Agency, the tectonic earthquake struck 91 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island at 6:48 p.m., with a depth of 82 km. As of now, there have been no reported intensities, which are traditionally gauged based on reports from people who felt the earthquake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded an instrumental intensity I in the areas of Malungon and Alabel in Sarangani. Unlike traditional intensity reports, instrumental intensity is quantified using an intensity meter that measures ground

Dumaguete: Authorities in Negros Oriental are continuously exploring ways to solve the ongoing logistic concerns resulting from the load limit at the San Juanico Bridge, which connects the islands of Leyte and Samar. According to Philippines News Agency, stakeholders from the private sector are considering establishing one or more additional ports in other parts of Negros Oriental as a long-term solution to accommodate the increasing number of cargo trucks passing through the province. These trucks have been rerouted from the deteriorating 2.16-kilometer San Juanico Bridge, which now has a weight restriction for vehicles exceeding three tons. Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol

Iloilo City: The local government of Iloilo City is preparing to launch new projects aimed at improving the quality of education in public elementary and high schools through ongoing collaboration with the national government. Mayor Jerry Tre±as announced that he and incoming mayor Raisa Tre±as-Chu will meet with Department of Education (DepEd) central office officials on June 6 to discuss education-related concerns and proposals. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Tre±as highlighted that since assuming office six years ago, most of the funding for elementary and high school buildings has been provided by the city. The city has utilized its