Day: June 11, 2025

Baguio City: The Department of Education in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) has established assistance centers to tackle issues faced by learners and parents in anticipation of the school year commencing on June 16. According to Philippines News Agency, Cyrille Gaye Miranda, head of the DepEd Regional Public Affairs Unit, shared that the Public Assistance Command Centers (PACCs) are being set up to address common concerns such as enrollment issues, the collection of enrollment and ‘Brigada Eskwela’ fees, lack of available slots, and school record problems. These centers are launched annually to coordinate efforts across different levels of the educational

Basey: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stated that the San Juanico Bridge requires urgent rehabilitation due to years of neglect. He made this announcement after personally inspecting parts of the historic bridge. According to Philippines News Agency, the President, while speaking to reporters at the Amandayehan Port, highlighted that although the bridge appears to be in good condition externally, experts from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have assessed that the steel structures underneath are rusted. The DPWH’s inspection revealed the bridge’s deteriorated state, which was unexpected due to inadequate maintenance over the years. The Regional Development Council

Maguindanao del Sur: A school district supervisor in Maguindanao del Sur, who was shot and critically wounded by an assailant on Tuesday afternoon, died on Wednesday morning, a police official confirmed. Capt. Argie Eyana, police chief of Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur, reported that Dr. Alamansa Ambiton, a district supervisor for the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) and principal of Sapakan Central Elementary School, passed away in a private hospital. According to Philippines News Agency, Ambiton, 59, was taking his lunch at a roadside restaurant in front of the school campus past noontime when he was attacked.

Bayugan City: The Bureau of Internal Revenue District 104 (BIR District 104) in Bayugan City on Wednesday recognized the Agusan del Sur provincial government for collecting PHP171 million in withholding taxes in 2024. Revenue district officer Lisa Tomaneng presented a plaque of appreciation to Governor Santiago Cane Jr., commending the provincial government’s achievement. According to Philippines News Agency, the agency acknowledged the provincial government’s support in achieving their collection goal for 2024. The provincial government information office highlighted this recognition in a statement issued on Wednesday. The provincial government has committed to continue intensifying its withholding tax collection efforts to

Bacolod: The Department of Labor and Employment-Western Visayas (DOLE-6) is urging companies and recruitment agencies to increase their hiring efforts during the 2025 Kalayaan Job Fair at SM City Bacolod on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE-6 Regional Director Sixto Rodriguez Jr. announced in a press briefing on Wednesday that the job fair will offer 10,386 vacancies, welcoming not only those seeking new employment but also fresh college graduates, high school graduates, and technical-vocational completers. Rodriguez expressed optimism about higher placements similar to the May 1 event, where many were hired on the spot. He encouraged participating agencies to