Day: July 9, 2025

Pasig city: The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is currently studying how the government could keep rice prices affordable while also safeguarding the welfare of farmers, a DEPDev official said. “The issue is, you want to maintain low and stable inflation, especially rice prices, but at the same time, you also want to safeguard the farmers. So we are looking for that win-win solution,” DEPDev Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said at the sidelines of the Communication and Advocacy Workshop on Economic and Financial Literacy held in Pasig City on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, latest data showed that

Muntinlupa: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is constructing a new facility to better serve and support the residents of The Haven for Women, a residential care facility in Alabang, Muntinlupa City that provides temporary shelter to women who are victims of gender-based violence. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Manuel Bonoan stated that the civil works include a single-storey multipurpose building project measuring 290 square meters, designed to provide additional living space for the Department of Social Welfare and Development-run shelter. The new building has been allocated PHP9.65 million for Phase 1 under the 2025 General Appropriations

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced the nationwide resumption of voter registration next month in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) slated for later this year. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia revealed that the commission’s seven-member panel has approved a 10-day voter registration period from August 1 to 10. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision to resume voter registration was made to ensure eligible voters, particularly those aged 15 to 17, can participate in the upcoming village and youth polls. Chairperson Garcia highlighted the importance of this initiative, noting that without registration, there would be

Manila: Five of the 21 Filipino seafarers aboard the cargo vessel Eternity C, which sank in the Red Sea following an alleged attack by Houthi rebels, have been rescued, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday night. The attack reportedly involved drones and rocket-propelled grenades launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants off the coast of Yemen. According to Philippines News Agency, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega stated that the Liberia-flagged vessel has already sunk, and rescue operations are ongoing for the remaining crew members. The DFA has received reports of at least two fatalities, but De Vega did not

Siquijor: Power supply issues in Siquijor and Camotes Island have been traced to the distribution system and generation capacities, which an official of the Department of Energy (DOE) said are now being addressed. In a briefing on Wednesday, Energy Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan, who personally visited Siquijor, said that as a short-term solution, they are monitoring daily fuel supply in both areas to ensure that it is adequate to meet energy demand. According to Philippines News Agency, it was discovered that power plants in Siquijor alone are under repair and preventive maintenance, and are undergoing installation process. Marasigan said that