Day: June 11, 2025

Pangasinan: The inflation rate in Pangasinan rose to 2.6 percent in May 2025, up from 1.8 percent in April, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Region 1. PSA Pangasinan chief statistical specialist Edgar Norberte stated that the increase was mainly driven by higher costs in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, which accounted for 82.2 percent of the inflation uptrend. According to Philippines News Agency, the surge was particularly evident in electricity, which experienced an inflation rate of 8.7 percent in May, compared to -4.5 percent in April. Housing rentals also saw a significant rise, moving up to

Bacolod: Religious and labor leaders called on Negrenses to stay vigilant on the developments after the Senate remanded the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. According to Philippines News Agency, Rev. Fr. Julius Espinosa, director of the Diocese of Bacolod Social Action Center, emphasized the need for vigilance and awareness in the pursuit of justice during his radio program on Wednesday. He delivered a message at a vigil and signing event organized by the multi-sectoral group Tindog Negrosanon at the San Sebastian Cathedral on Tuesday night, urging the senators to fulfill their constitutional

Ilocos Norte: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday turned over to the provincial government of Ilocos Norte a PHP3.5 million shared service facility (SSF) to empower more entrepreneurs in the province. “The shared service facility is geared towards developing the skills of micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) where they can access these equipment while enjoining them to attend entrepreneurial and managerial trainings, including mentorship to increase their productivity and enhance competitiveness,” Amelia Galvez, director of DTI-Ilocos Norte, said in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the equipment includes computers, training desks, workstations, sound systems, a

Sta. Barbara: The municipality of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo will mark the 127th Philippine Independence Day on Thursday with a simple yet meaningful ceremony honoring the town’s vital role in the country’s struggle for freedom. According to Philippines News Agency, Sta. Barbara tourism officer Irene Magallon emphasized the town’s significant contribution to the 1898 Philippine Independence movement, making the annual celebration deeply significant. ‘We are included in the freedom trail of Philippine Independence in 1898. That’s why every Independence Day we commemorate. That is one of the highest forms of giving reverence and honor to your heroes,’ Magallon stated in an

San Remigio: The Commission on Human Rights in Western Visayas (CHR 6) has called upon child development workers (CDWs) in the province of Antique to take on the role of protection advocates for children. Christopher Monta±o, the chief of the Human Rights Promotion Division at CHR 6, emphasized the importance of CDWs in reminding local councils for the protection of children (LCPC) to enforce laws that safeguard the welfare of children. According to Philippines News Agency, Monta±o, who also serves as the vice chair of the sub-committee for the welfare of children under the Regional Development Council, delivered this message