Day: June 3, 2025

Bacolod City: As one of the pioneering local government units involved in the Pambansang Pabahay Para Sa Pilipino (4PH) program, Bacolod City is endorsing all feasible modalities advocated by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to enhance the inclusivity and sustainability of the 4PH initiative. In a press briefing, Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez expressed approval of the program’s recalibration as the city proceeds with the Asenso Yuhum Residences project in Barangay Vista Alegre. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Benitez emphasized the importance of diverse housing options to cater to different markets. He mentioned that the current

Makati City: The woman recently seen in a viral photo emerging from a sewer in Makati City, known as ‘Rose’, is set to receive PHP80,000 in livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This aid will be distributed in tranches, announced DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian explained that Rose’s situation is part of a broader initiative by the DSWD, which has already provided similar support to approximately 5,000 families and individuals living in street conditions. This effort is part of the Pag-Abot Program, which was launched in 2023. The assistance provided

Manila: Investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) surged by more than 80 percent from January to May this year. Data released on Tuesday highlighted that during this period, PEZA approved 102 new and expansion projects valued at PHP66.34 billion, a significant increase from PHP36.83 billion in the same period last year. According to Philippines News Agency, these projects are projected to generate over USD1 billion in export revenues and approximately 29,000 direct Filipino jobs. The approved projects encompass advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, IT-BPM, logistics, and renewable energy sectors. In terms of industry, food and beverage secured the largest

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) to pass ordinances that support the enforcement of national laws regulating tobacco, vapor, and vaporized nicotine products. In a memorandum circular, the agency stated that local legislation must align with national laws and that LGUs must not set separate standards on the sale, manufacture, and distribution of these products. According to Philippines News Agency, the LGUs are directed to actively enforce Republic Act (RA) 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003), RA 11900 (Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act), RA 10643 (Graphic Health

Bataan: Fisherfolk in Bataan province turned over to authorities PHP1.5 billion worth of shabu, which they discovered off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales. In a statement on Tuesday, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) said 10 fishermen discovered around 222.655 kilograms of shabu floating in the western part of the town’s waters on May 29. According to Philippines News Agency, the fishers turned over the contraband to PDEA at 4:05 p.m. Monday when they returned from their fishing activity. PDEA Central Luzon director Jigger Montallana said the shabu was contained in 10 sacks holding 223 assorted vacuum-sealed transparent plastic packs.