Day: June 27, 2025

Bulacan: A total of 1,000 native tree seedlings were planted in a major government-led reforestation drive in Do±a Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan on Thursday in observance of National Arbor Day. According to Philippines News Agency, the Provincial Public Affairs Office (PPAO) stated that the reforestation drive took place in a mountainous part of Sitio Payapa in Barangay Camachin. Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando emphasized that each tree planted symbolizes a shared responsibility to protect the natural heritage and ensure a livable environment for future generations. The activity was a collaborative effort involving the Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), Board Member

Kyoto: A regional trading house in the ancient western Japan city of Kyoto has been working to preserve local traditional crafts, including “raku” pottery ware and Nishijin-ori fabric, by incorporating them into building materials and interior goods. Kyoto Amplitude Co., under the wing of local credit union Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank, offers both financial and non-financial support to create new demand for such crafts, aiming to boost the region’s economy and ensure that the craftsmanship is passed on to the next generation. According to Philippines News Agency, although Kyoto’s traditional crafts are popular among visitors to Japan, overall demand for

Seoul: South Korea will allocate more than 22,000 additional seasonal migrant workers in the second half of this year to tackle chronic labor shortages in its agricultural and fisheries sectors, the justice ministry said Friday. The ministry confirmed this move during a joint meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, where they approved the allocation of 22,731 seasonal workers to 100 local governments across the country. According to Philippines News Agency, with this latest decision, the total number of seasonal workers assigned for this year rises to 95,700, marking a

Butuan city: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 13 (Caraga Region) incinerated illegal drugs valued at over PHP15 million in Butuan City on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA-13 spokesperson Dindo Abellanosa provided data indicating that approximately 2,238.2 grams of shabu and 1,369.8 grams of marijuana, collectively worth PHP15,384,530, were destroyed during the event. The incineration took place at Orgon Wood Industries, Inc. in Barangay San Vicente. Abellanosa explained in an interview that the destroyed drugs were confiscated as evidence in drug cases from various courts in Butuan City, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao City. Some of the illegal

Ilocos norte: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has conferred the “Balangay Seal of Excellence” on four local government units (LGUs) in the province of Ilocos Norte for their effective implementation of the Barangay Drug Clearing Program (BDCP). According to Philippines News Agency, the municipalities of Dingras, Nueva Era, Paoay, and Pinili have become the first four LGUs in Ilocos Norte to have all their villages declared drug-free. PDEA provincial officer Richard Tinong commented on their “strong and consistent anti-drug efforts through the Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council” during a media interview. The “Balangay Seal of Excellence” represents the highest recognition