Day: July 8, 2025

Antique: The Antique Provincial Development Council (PDC) adopted Supplemental Annual Investment Program (SAIP) No. 3, containing the PHP500 power subsidy for each of the 169,000 households during their special meeting on Tuesday. PDC Secretary General Bienvenido Nallos Jr. said the subsidy is eyed to be available as early as August this year. According to Philippines News Agency, the provincial government has a savings of PHP1.8 billion from its national wealth share or taxes paid by Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) as of 2024, which they can use for the assistance. ‘The PHP1.8 billion savings will be more than enough

Cagayan de oro: The local government here expressed its support for local food production groups by showcasing grassroots items as the “Tinagboan Festival” marks its 10th year. Marle Noble, a member of the Food Processors’ Association of Northern Mindanao (FopaNorMin) and head of this year’s festival, said in a Tuesday briefing that the event will focus on new products developed by livelihood groups with the assistance of other government agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, Noble noted that this year’s theme emphasizes local products made with camote (sweet potato) and coconut. “Because there is a need to introduce camote, which

Dinagat islands: Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. on Tuesday expressed his approval of the No Objection Letter (NOL1) granted by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to the island province. According to Philippines News Agency, the NOL1, which was presented by Laurel to Demerey at the DA Central Office on Monday, marks the beginning of the implementation of a PHP150 million farm-to-market road (FMR) in Libjo town. This letter covers procurement and other necessary steps required to initiate the project. Governor Demerey emphasized the collaborative efforts between the DA, the provincial government, and other relevant agencies,

Guimaras: Farmers in Guimaras are being encouraged to plant more corn to provide essential raw materials for the feed mill that is set to begin operation this year. Guimaras Lone District Rep. JC Rahman Nava emphasized the need for 500 hectares of corn to supply the new facility. According to Philippines News Agency, the current low buying price of corn may be a deterrent for farmers. However, this situation is expected to improve once the feed mill is operational. Rep. Nava highlighted that the feed mill, currently being installed, has a capacity to generate five tons of feeds, which will

Baguio: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday advised residents of the city to prepare for persistent heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat’, despite the absence of any tropical cyclone. According to Philippines News Agency, Engr. Larry Esperanza of PAGASA-Baguio emphasized the need for caution and advised residents to carry rain protection as isolated rain showers are expected to continue. He noted that the monsoon rains are predicted to occur mostly in the afternoon and evening. PAGASA’s records indicate that Baguio has recently experienced an average of 20 to 50 millimeters