Day: July 4, 2025

Ilocos norte: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) 1 (Ilocos Region) has officially handed over nine farm-to-market roads aimed at enhancing economic growth in rural farming villages within Ilocos Norte. These roads, valued at PHP140 million, span a total of 11.028 kilometers and serve several barangays including Nagsurot in Burgos, Carusikis in Pasuquin, Francisco and Baresbes in Dingras, and Camanga, Nagrebcan, and Balbaldez in Badoc. According to Philippines News Agency, during the ceremonial turnover, Rommel Aquino, the chief agrarian reform program officer, emphasized the significance of these infrastructure projects. He highlighted that the construction and improvement of these roads are

Manila: The Clark International Airport has welcomed Shandong Airlines’ cargo services. “The additional route between Shenzhen and Clark boosts cargo connectivity between the Philippines and China,” airport operator Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD) said in a social media post on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, this development supports LIPAD’s vision of transforming Clark Airport into a premier logistics hub in the region. The consortium highlighted its ongoing efforts to position the Clark Civil Aviation Complex as a globally competitive logistics center in Southeast Asia. In addition to Shandong Airlines, Clark Airport is home to other air freight

Cagayan de oro: Misamis Oriental Governor Juliette Uy met with officials from the Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao Region (DA-10) and representatives from the South Korean Embassy in the Philippines to discuss potential agricultural development projects for the province. According to Philippines News Agency, Provincial Agriculture Office head Dr. Benjamin Resma shared insights from the meeting, which centered on forming partnerships with the South Korean government. These collaborations aim to enhance farmers’ skills and address their needs, focusing on projects such as building more processing centers, cold chain facilities, grain centers, and smart greenhouses. This initiative aligns with the

Manila: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will visit various establishments in Metro Manila to check their compliance with the PHP50 wage increase for minimum wage earners, which takes effect on July 18. According to Philippines News Agency, Labor Secretary Benne Laguesma has instructed regional and field offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) to conduct labor inspections to ensure establishments comply with the new minimum wage and other labor standards. Maria Criselda Sy, executive director of the National Wages and Productivity Commission, mentioned this during an interview at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing. Sy noted that companies employing

Manila: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced its openness to implementing stricter regulations on online gambling, following recent legislative proposals. PAGCOR expressed its willingness to support measures that lawmakers deem beneficial to the public, particularly in response to a Senate bill introduced by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian. This bill advocates for tighter control over online gambling activities and includes a provision to ban the use of e-wallets for such purposes. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGCOR has reassured the public of its commitment to collaborate with various agencies and organizations to intensify efforts against illegal online gaming activities.