Day: July 8, 2025

Davao city: Consumers in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro can expect improved power service following the groundbreaking of a 22-megavolt-ampere (MVA) digital substation here on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) launched its digital substation and warehouse/stockyard facilities as part of its expansion into these provinces, pursuant to Republic Act 12144. The law, which took effect on April 24, allows DLPC to extend its services to these two provinces, currently under the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco). Engineer Enriczar Tia, DLPC president and chief operating officer, said the site launch demonstrates

Iloilo city: The PHP80 million People’s Center constructed in Barangay San Isidro in Jaro District significantly enhances the disaster preparedness capabilities of the Ilonggo community. The facility was officially inaugurated on Tuesday, attended by Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Iloilo City Lone District Representative Julienne Baronda, who played a crucial role in securing funding for the project. According to Philippines News Agency, the People’s Center features evacuation rooms with partitions, a kitchen and food preparation area, gender-separated comfort rooms, shower facilities, and storage for relief goods and emergency supplies. It also includes a hall for sports and public functions, a public

San jose de buenavista: The local government here is eyeing a night market for added marketing opportunity and to boost the income of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Mayor Paul Joseph Untaran highlighted the initiative during the 2025 Provincial Micro Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) Summit at the CityMall Antique, emphasizing the town’s role as a commercial hub in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, the night market aims to provide MSMEs with a platform to showcase their products, facilitating a sustainable livelihood and new client acquisition. Mayor Untaran assured the local government’s support in this endeavor, recognizing

Baguio: Mayor Benjamin Magalong is advocating for stricter penalties for dog owners who fail to properly care for their pets, aiming to foster more responsible pet ownership. According to Philippines News Agency, Magalong is proposing an increase in fines from the current PHP500 to strengthen Ordinance 19-2021 on responsible dog ownership. Aileen Refuerzo, the chief information officer of the city government, highlighted that the mayor will request the city council to pass an ordinance that increases penalties, specifically targeting pet owners who allow their dogs to leave waste in public areas. The city currently imposes a maximum fine of PHP2,500

Baguio city: Newly elected Baguio City Representative Mauricio Domogan has expressed confidence in securing support from lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) continues its pursuit of autonomy. Domogan emphasized the reciprocal relationship between the regions, indicating that BARMM lawmakers have promised support in return for previous assistance received from CAR. According to Philippines News Agency, Domogan highlighted the constitutional provision for two autonomous regions in the Philippines, namely Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera. With BARMM having achieved its autonomy, Domogan is optimistic about rallying support from other CAR lawmakers and