Day: June 3, 2025

Baguio: The city government here is optimistic about a continuously growing economy as it works to further improve its business permit issuance system to comply with the national standard on ease of doing business. ‘The city sees a steady and vibrant economy with the registration of at least 843 new businesses during the first five months of this year,’ Geraldine Anggulo, officer-in-charge of the city’s business permit and licensing office, said in an interview on Tuesday. She said the new registrations brought to 23,423 the total number of business permits issued in less than six months this year. According to

San Juan: The Dasay Elementary School in San Juan, La Union province is set to welcome students with two new classrooms when the new school year begins on June 16. According to Philippines News Agency, Esperanza Tinaza, the information officer for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Ilocos Region, stated that the newly constructed one-story school building is expected to significantly enhance the educational experience for learners. The construction project involved various tasks, including earthworks, masonry, and civil finishing, aimed at providing a durable and conducive learning environment. The modern design of the structure improves ventilation, lighting,

Iloilo City: Mayor Jerry Tre±as will leave the city government in good condition, including the financial aspect, once he steps down from office on June 30. According to Philippines News Agency, Tre±as announced in a press conference that the city government boasts PHP4.11 billion in general funds, PHP1.3 billion in special education funds, PHP135 million in local economic and enterprise office funds, and a PHP574 million trust fund, which includes a PHP297 million disaster fund. These funds are deposited with the Development Bank of the Philippines. Tre±as stated, “The finances of the city are in the pink of health.” The

Agusan del Norte: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the Caraga Region (DENR-13) and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Nasipit (CENRO-Nasipit) are intensifying efforts to preserve sea turtle nesting sites in Carmen, Agusan del Norte. The initiative is focused on the coastal villages of Cahayagan, Vinapor, Gosoon, San Agustin, and Tagcatong, which are part of the Carmen Critical Habitat for Marine Turtles, as designated under DENR Administrative Order No. 2012-08. According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday, DENR-13 and CENRO-Nasipit mobilized 265 volunteers from various government agencies and the private sector for a daylong tree-planting

Bacolod: Personnel of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI) National Plant Quarantine Services Division has started conducting field validation in the northern part of Negros Occidental, which has recorded the highest area of infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) in Negros Island. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-Negros Island Region Director Albert Barrogo mentioned in an interview that the team from the DA-BPI central office arrived on Monday and proceeded to northern Negros on Tuesday. “They are validating the affected areas, and we’re hoping by tomorrow, we can dispatch the disinfection vehicles to spray these areas,” he