Day: July 3, 2025

Manila: Malaca±ang will study the request of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla to be granted authority to suspend classes during typhoons. Remulla earlier said he would ask President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for such authority, citing his experience as a long-time governor of Cavite and the need for timely announcements during tropical cyclones. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, in a press briefing Thursday, said there is no official response to Remulla’s proposal yet. Castro stated, ‘Sa ngayon ay wala pang opisyal na sagot patungkol sa suggestion ni Secretary Jonvic

Manila: Dedicated ticket booths for students riding the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) will ease their access to fare discounts, Senator Raffy Tulfo said Thursday, following complaints over long lines and tedious verification procedures. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposal came as the Senate Committee on Public Services received multiple reports from students discouraged by the current system, which they described as ‘time-consuming and inconvenient.’ Tulfo emphasized that the goal of the student fare discount is to make transportation more accessible to learners and not to create new obstacles for them or other commuters. Tulfo’s

Legazpi city: A PHP90 million Halal facility for the processing of poultry products will soon rise here, City Veterinary Office chief Dr. Emmanuel Estipona said Thursday. Once operational, Estipona said at least 2,000 to 5,000 Muslim Filipinos will benefit as the market extends beyond Legazpi City to the entire Bicol Region. According to Philippines News Agency, the construction of the processing plant is set to begin this month. Dr. Estipona emphasized that the facility aims to meet the growing demand for halal-certified poultry products, especially among Muslim communities in Bicol and neighboring areas. This initiative addresses the long-standing issue of

Manila: The Marcos administration remains optimistic that the Philippines will reach an upper-middle income status, Malaca±ang said on Thursday. This comes after the World Bank’s latest country classification retained the Philippines as a lower-middle income economy, despite government projections to transition to upper-middle income status this year. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro acknowledged that the country has not yet reached upper-middle income status. However, she highlighted the positive economic progress due to the improving gross national income per capita anticipated to start in 2024. Castro emphasized that the administration is committed to working toward this

Manila: The Marcos administration has made significant strides in its campaign against illegal drugs, with more than PHP62 billion worth of illicit substances confiscated since President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. took office, Malaca±ang announced on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reveals that authorities have executed 110,563 anti-drug operations from July 2022 to May 2025. These operations resulted in the arrest of 149,020 individuals involved in drug activities, including 9,506 identified as high-value targets. Castro emphasized that the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.