Day: July 3, 2025

Leon: A pandan-weaving community in a remote town in Leon, Iloilo is ensured of an improved output and sustainability for more generations through the shared service facility (SSF) provided by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). According to Philippines News Agency, the SSF, consisting of a solar dryer, a pressing machine, sewing machines, a riveting machine, and a stove, was launched by DTI-Iloilo last Monday. In an interview Thursday, Susana Gadian, 63, president of the Baje Weavers Association (BWA) in Barangay Baje, recalled that she used bags made of buri palm leaves during her elementary years. The buri bags,

Warsaw: World Soft Tennis Championships veterans Bien Zoleta and Joseph Arcilla are spearheading the 15-member Philippine team competing in the Poland Cup from July 4 to 9. The team aims to sharpen their skills ahead of the Asian Championships in Mungyeong, South Korea, scheduled from September 13 to 23. According to Philippines News Agency, the lineup also includes players Princess Catindig, Christy Sa±osa, Bea Ebriega, Shyryn Salazar, rookie Airies Nuguit, Patrick Mendoza, Adjuthor Moralde II, Sherwin Nuguit, and Jason Caminting. The delegation is further strengthened by head coach Michael Enriquez and assistant coaches Josephine Paguyo, Wenifredo De Leon, and Mark

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is poised to endorse a proposal aimed at regulating minors’ use of social media platforms, particularly if these platforms are found to adversely affect mental health, as communicated by Malaca±ang on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro affirmed that Senator Panfilo Lacson’s proposed legislation to regulate minors’ access to social media and online platforms is a positive step to shield young individuals from the detrimental effects of excessive screen time. Castro emphasized that if social media usage is indeed linked to mental health issues, President Marcos would support the

Iloilo: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has successfully registered 2,240,752 Iloilo residents under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) as of June 26, according to the Iloilo Provincial Statistical Office (IPSO). According to Philippines News Agency, IPSO officer-in-charge Jerry Dolutan highlighted that this number represents approximately 90 percent of the 2.5 million residents based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. “We still have more than 250,000 individuals, whom we target to register,” Dolutan stated, pointing out that these individuals include those undecided about registration, residents in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs), bedridden individuals, or overseas Filipino workers. The

Luzon: The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has issued a warning to communities and local government units (LGUs) in Luzon to remain vigilant as a low pressure area (LPA) enhances the southwest monsoon, known locally as habagat. This weather condition could lead to rain-induced landslides, flash floods, flooding, and debris flows throughout the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the MGB’s Geohazard Advisory 1, shared on Facebook, highlights that the LPA, located 140 kilometers east northeast of Aparri, Cagayan, is expected to bring widespread rains to various parts of Luzon. The advisory stresses the need for provincial, city, municipal, and