Day: July 1, 2025

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has received a significant donation of 600 computer sets from Concentrix Philippines (CNX). These computers are destined for schools in underserved communities, aiming to bridge the digital divide and enhance educational opportunities for students in these areas. According to Philippines News Agency, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda expressed gratitude towards CNX for their support in the “Digital Bayanihan” initiative. This effort aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure connectivity across all schools in the nation. Aguda emphasized the importance of cooperation, stating, “Bayanihan (cooperation) means heroes coming together and

Manila: Reports on the improvement of the Philippines’ manufacturing sector contributed to the rise of the local bourse and the stabilization of the currency on Tuesday. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) increased by 0.93 percent to 6,423.85 points, while the broader All Shares index rose by 0.47 percent to 3,799.36 points. According to Philippines News Agency, most sectoral indices saw gains, with Holding Firms up by 2.21 percent, Mining and Oil by 2.18 percent, Property by 1.89 percent, and Industrial by 0.24 percent. However, there were declines in Financials, which dropped by 0.43 percent, and Services, which fell by

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is gearing up to begin the procurement of white and yellow corn in 2026, as announced by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. This initiative follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent declaration during a dialogue with Gawad Saka awardees in Nueva Ecija regarding the National Food Authority (NFA)’s resumption of corn buying. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA plans to focus predominantly on white corn, with a smaller volume allocated for yellow corn. Secretary Tiu Laurel highlighted that white corn can serve as an effective substitute for rice, which remains the primary staple

Quezon city: The suspect identified as ‘Alyas Totoy’ in connection with the disappearance of over 100 “sabungero” (cockfighting enthusiasts) should file an affidavit to help build the case against the police officers allegedly involved, the Philippine National Police Internal Affairs Service (PNP IAS) said Tuesday. In a press briefing held at Camp Crame in Quezon City, PNP IAS Inspector General Brigido Dulay stated that if Totoy files an affidavit implicating police officers, including seven dismissed cops, they could proceed with filing a criminal case. According to Philippines News Agency, Dulay mentioned, “Wala pang inilalatag or inilalabas na affidavit itong sinasabing

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured the public that repatriation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel will continue, even as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the conflict alert level from 3 to 2. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) assured the public that repatriation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel will continue, even as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the conflict alert level from 3 to 2. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated in a virtual press briefing on Tuesday that the