Day: June 16, 2025

Manila: Local shares declined amid the escalating tension between Iran and Israel while the peso closed weaker against the dollar on Monday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 0.58 percent to 6,358.58, while All Shares also declined by 0.44 percent to 3,768.45. According to Philippines News Agency, “Philippine markets started the week in the red following the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which rattled investors over the weekend. Meanwhile, many will be focusing on a new batch of data and meetings that could dictate price action movement,” Regina Capital Development Corp. head of sales Luis Limlingan said. Limlingan

Jerusalem: At least three town mayors from Eastern Visayas, including Barugo, Leyte Mayor Aron Balais; Lawaan, Eastern Samar Mayor Athene Mendros; and Hindang, Leyte Mayor Betty Cabal, have been stranded in Israel after being caught in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. In a message sent to Tacloban-based journalists on Monday, Mayor Balais said they have been taking shelter inside a bomb-proof bunker near their hotel. The officials are part of a study visit organized by Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, focused on promoting sustainability and food security in urban centers. According to Philippines News Agency, Balais stated that there are

Negros Oriental: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has issued a red tide advisory for Siit Bay in Siaton, Negros Oriental, warning the public against consuming shellfish and ‘alamang’ (krill/small shrimp) due to high levels of harmful toxins found in the water. According to Philippines News Agency, Florencia Mepa±a, the BFAR-Negros Oriental provincial chief, stated that the BFAR-7 (Central Visayas) office detected elevated levels of dangerous toxins in water samples taken from the bay. To further assess the situation, they are also requesting shellfish meat samples from Siit Bay for additional laboratory testing. Mepa±a explained that before declaring

Nueva Ecija: At least 246 police officers have been deployed across 104 public and private schools in Nueva Ecija province for the opening of classes on Monday, according to the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO). According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Ferdinand D. Germino, the NEPPO director, stated that they have established 32 police assistance desks located near school premises to readily assist students, parents, and school staff. “We want to ensure that our children return to school without fear or harm. Our police officers will be in every possible area to provide protection, guidance, and support,” Germino said

Ilocos Norte: Colonel Orly Pagaduan took over the reins of the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) in a formal turnover ceremony held at Camp Capt. Valentin S. Juan this city on Monday. Pagaduan replaced outgoing director Col. Frederick Obar, who is due for promotion and will be assigned to the Police Regional Office 1 (PRO-1). According to Philippines News Agency, Pagaduan hails from La Union and has been the chief of the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division of the Philippine National Police before his reassignment. A graduate of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), he also served as