Day: May 29, 2025

Bohol: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is intensifying efforts to preserve the Carood watershed, a critical natural resource that supplies water to households, farms, and irrigation systems across seven municipalities in eastern Bohol. According to Philippines News Agency, in a news release on Thursday, DAR highlighted that the Carood watershed, spanning more than 20,400 hectares, supports the towns of Alicia, Anda, Candijay, Guindulman, Mabini, Pilar, and Ubay. Despite its importance, the watershed is under threat from soil erosion, flooding, and unsustainable farming practices. Since November 2022, DAR has been an active partner in the province-wide ‘Trees for Unity’ reforestation

Manila: Senate President Francis Escudero has rescheduled the presentation of the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to June 11 from the initially planned date of June 2. This change aims to provide Congress with the necessary time to address urgent priority measures before its sine die adjournment. According to Philippines News Agency, the presentation of the impeachment articles is essential for convening the Senate as an impeachment court. The transmission of these articles is now set for June 11 at 4 p.m. Escudero communicated this decision to House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez through a letter,

Cavinti: Jacob Casuga secured victory in the boys’ 11-14 division at the ICTSI Junior PGT Championship, edging out Vito Sarines by a single stroke at the Caliraya Springs Golf Club in Cavinti, Laguna. According to Philippines News Agency, Casuga finished with a score of 152, while Sarines, who previously triumphed at Sherwood Hills, concluded in second place with a score of 153. Ryuichi Tao claimed the third spot with a score of 156. Casuga expressed his delight, stating, “My short game and putting saved me. This win means everything because it proves I can keep getting better,” marking an end

Bacolod City: The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has assured continuous and close monitoring efforts to contain the red-striped soft-scale insect (RSSI) infestation that has affected sugarcane crops in Negros Occidental. This pest was first reported in Luzon in 2023 and threatens to decrease sugar content by nearly 50 percent. According to Philippines News Agency, SRA Administrator Luis Pablo Azcona highlighted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) supportive role in addressing the situation. He mentioned that there have been collaborative measures with the DA-Negros Island Region (DA-NIR), allowing for a swift response to the outbreak. Despite these efforts, Azcona noted the challenges

Pasay City: Australia’s development support to the Philippines will continue even after the country attains upper-middle income country (UMIC) status, Ambassador HK Yu announced. As one of the Philippines’ significant sources of official development assistance (ODA), Australia’s aid comprises grants and concessional loans aimed at promoting social and economic development. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines is on track to graduate to an upper-middle income status, which traditionally results in losing some ODA privileges. However, Ambassador Yu highlighted that Australia continues to provide similar assistance to many countries already classified in this category. Speaking at the Foreign Service Institute