Day: June 3, 2025

Manila: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has condemned the reported violations on its apprenticeship program and is working with the Department of Labor and Employment to address it. In a statement on Monday night, TESDA Secretary Jose Francisco Benitez said the agency condemns any misuse of the program and is deeply concerned about the allegations against enterprises, particularly JBC Food Corporation. According to Philippines News Agency, the statement was issued after Senator Raffy Tulfo, in a privilege speech on Monday, disclosed that many factories are using TESDA’s apprenticeship program to pay workers just 75 percent of the

London: London-based brand valuation firm, Brand Finance, has named low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) as the fastest-growing in its 2025 report on the most valuable and strongest Filipino brands, the airline announced on Tuesday. ‘Cebu Pacific’s recognition as the fastest-growing Filipino brand reflects our dedication to serving the needs of our customers. Our strong brand growth highlights not only the impact of our continued investment in expanding our operations but also the trust and loyalty of our passengers,” CEB Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Candice Iyog said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, Brand Finance surveyed over

Iloilo: Two key infrastructure projects are in the works to improve the Iloilo International Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the first project focuses on the rehabilitation and upgrade of the passenger terminal building (PTB). Major improvements include comfort room renovations, wall repainting, wall cladding, roof fascia cleaning, and waterproofing of three fixed bridge roofs. Currently, the PTB can accommodate 367 domestic and 360 international passengers. Upon completion of the upgrades, capacity is expected to increase to 675 domestic and 407 international passengers. Upgrades also cover the installation of air

Manila: The weather bureau on Tuesday announced a temporary suspension of the heat index updates due to the official onset of the rainy season. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) emphasized the importance of focusing on accurate and timely information related to hazards and potential impacts associated with the wet season. The daily monitoring of the heat index and issuance of forecasts is scheduled to resume on March 1, 2026, coinciding with the projected start of the hot dry months. Despite the halt in updates, heat index information from PAGASA’s automatic weather

Manila: Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma on Tuesday vowed to “repay” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for retaining him as head of the department by performing his duties well. “The only way to repay and do justice to this magnanimity is by committing and seeing to it that the DOLE performs well and does its share and immensely contribute to the realization of the President’s vision of a Bagong Pilipinas,” Laguesma said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOLE chief issued the statement after Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced that Marcos has retained