Day: June 17, 2025

Davao Oriental: The Davao Oriental provincial government announced its submission of a PHP2.1 billion agricultural budget proposal for 2026. The proposal aims to enhance agricultural practices and boost production across the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the provincial government intends for the 2026 agri-budget proposal to promote sustainable technology, significantly improve crop, livestock, and fisheries production, and establish modern livestock centers. The proposal also includes comprehensive plans to enhance the agricultural market system and provide increased support such as capacity-building and financial assistance to farmers and fishers. Governor Ni±o Uy emphasized the importance of strong governance in maintaining Davao

Manila: The Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the pioneering visit of a cruise ship in Samar as it puts the province on the country’s cruise expedition map. The arrival of Heritage Adventurer of Heritage Expeditions Ltd. in the Samar Island Natural Park marks Samar province’s inclusion in the increasing areas of cruise destinations in Eastern Visayas, DOT Eastern Visayas Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes said. According to Philippines News Agency, this cruise visit opened the door to Samar being part of the expedition cruise product portfolio of Eastern Visayas. This is also the first time for Heritage Adventurer, a

PAGUDPUD: Villagers and personnel of the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) on Tuesday rescued a distressed hawksbill sea turtle weighing almost two kilograms in Sitio Banquero in Barangay Pancian in this municipality. Jose Morata, MENRO chief, told the Philippine News Agency that the turtle was accidentally caught in the net of some local fisherfolk early in the morning. In coordination with the municipal environment office and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) office in the adjacent town of Bangui, the marine turtle was safely released into the sea. According to Philippines News Agency, Morata expressed gratitude

Iloilo City: The Public Order and Safety Management Office (POSMO) has issued a final warning to operators of unauthorized tricycles, known as ‘colorum’, regarding the strict enforcement of the Tricycle Franchising and Regulation Ordinance set to take effect in Iloilo City on June 19. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘colorum’ refers to private vehicles used for public transport without a valid permit, provisional authority, or franchise as outlined in Section 2 of the ordinance. Uldarico Garbanzos, head of POSMO and the Traffic and Transport Management Office, announced during a press conference that dedicated personnel with motorcycles, along with the enforcement

Antique: Antique National School (ANS), the largest secondary school in the province of Antique by student population, will continue to accept late enrollees until July. ANS Principal IV Roger Jomolo has encouraged parents to take advantage of this opportunity to provide their children with free education. According to Philippines News Agency, Jomolo emphasized the importance of enrollment in an interview on Tuesday. He stated that next week, school officials would assess the institution’s capacity to decide the final cutoff date for enrollment in July. The school currently operates with 150 classrooms and 45 workshops or laboratories, supported by a staff