July 2, 2025

Dumaguete: At least 12 major retailers in Negros Oriental will be connected to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) online through the agency’s E-Presyo program, an official said on Wednesday. Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson, told the Philippine News Agency that the online system will allow the participating retailers to directly encode the prevailing prices of basic goods and other commodities sold at their outlets. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative would ease the job of DTI teams visiting these establishments for their regular weekly price monitoring and benefit the businesses as their operations are no longer

Surigao del sur: The Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office reported the seizure of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP1 million during two separate operations conducted on Tuesday. In a statement on Wednesday, Provincial Police Director, Col. Harry Domingo, detailed the successful operations that took place in different locations within the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the first buy-bust operation occurred in Barangay San Pedro, Cantilan at noon on Tuesday. This operation led to the arrest of three suspects and the confiscation of 50 grams of suspected shabu valued at PHP340,000. Additionally, authorities recovered a loaded

The hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) was hit by a “sophisticated” and “targeted” cybersecurity attack, according to a statement. “Late last week, the International Criminal Court (‘ICC’ or ‘the Court’) detected a new, sophisticated and targeted cybersecurity incident, which has now been contained,” it said Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, following a similar attack in 2023, the ICC stated that the incident was “swiftly discovered, confirmed and contained,” while an analysis is ongoing to “mitigate any effects of the incident.” The Court emphasized the importance of informing the public and its States Parties about such incidents and efforts

Iloilo: Key stakeholders from the public and private sectors are expected to unveil initiatives that drive inclusive growth and innovation in Western Visayas during the series of events lined up for the Iloilo Business Month 2025. The events running from July until August anchors on the theme ‘Empowering Possibilities, Elevating Progress’ that seeks to position Iloilo as a rising hub for business leadership and transformation. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo chapter president engineer Fulbert Woo emphasized that the business month touches all sectors that evolve in the business ecosystem. Woo expressed hope

Bago city: The proposed 150-megawatt wind power plant project by Thailand-based Sermsang Power Corp. is anticipated to significantly boost Bago City’s economic growth. In a statement on Wednesday, Mayor Marina Javellana-Yao assured the project proponent of the full support of the city government, expressing her optimism about attracting more investors to Bago City during her first term in office. “The future really looks so bright for Bago. Let us make it easier for them (investors). Our City Investment and Incentive Code is underway. Investments will generate more jobs and boost economic opportunities for the Bagonhons,” she stated. According to Philippines