Day: July 15, 2025

Negros oriental: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Negros Oriental has disbursed nearly PHP140 million to 18,525 beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program for the first half of the year. According to Philippines News Agency, Raizza Phoebe Rubia, the focal person for TUPAD in Negros Oriental, stated that the financial assistance covered wages, personal protective equipment (PPE), and GSIS Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) from January to June. Over PHP132 million was allocated for wages, with the remainder earmarked for PPE and insurance purposes. The PPE provided includes long-sleeved shirts and ball caps

Eastern samar: Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar has turned positive for red tide toxins based on the latest confirmation test of shellfish meat samples done by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) central office. According to Philippines News Agency, the BFAR regional office issued an advisory warning the public against gathering, selling, and eating all types of shellfish and Acetes sp., locally known as “alamang or hipon,” from Matarinao Bay to avoid possible paralytic shellfish poisoning. The advisory serves as a precautionary measure while awaiting the issuance of a national shellfish bulletin and advisory. The confirmatory result on

Victorias city: Victorias City in Negros Occidental on Tuesday bared ongoing preparations for hosting the inaugural edition of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup in November this year. Mayor Abelardo Bantug III on Monday led the meeting with representatives of the F©d©ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Philippine Football Federation (PFF), and Homeworld Construction ‘to discuss preparations and iron out a few concerns,’ the city government said in an update. According to Philippines News Agency, staff of the City Engineering Office toured them during the site inspection of the Victorias City Coliseum, which is undergoing renovations to meet the FIFA

Iloilo: Local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo are ready and equipped to respond in times of calamities, the provincial disaster risk reduction and management office (PDRRMO) assured on Tuesday. In an interview, PDRRM officer Cornelio Salinas stated that this preparedness was achieved through a series of capacity-building and training initiatives designed to prepare volunteers and disaster risk reduction and management officers (DRRMOs) for effective calamity response, alongside the availability of necessary equipment. According to Philippines News Agency, Salinas emphasized the support provided to municipal DRRMOs, highlighting that the provincial government is prepared to augment resources when necessary. The municipal disaster

Davao city: Commuters at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal (DCOTT) can now access free public Wi-Fi, an official said Tuesday. In an interview with the Philippine News Agency, Aisa Usop, the DCOTT manager, confirmed that the free Wi-Fi service was launched earlier this month and is available throughout the 1.7-acre terminal. According to Philippines News Agency, Usop emphasized the importance of providing this service, noting that many passengers rely on it to stay in touch with loved ones awaiting their arrival. “This is a big help to the commuters, especially when they run out of prepaid load. They can