Day: July 16, 2025

Iloilo city: The city government has distributed 6,005 reading workbooks for Grade 3 learners here as part of its reading intervention program in partnership with the Department of Education and the Synergia Foundation. Mayor Raisa Tre±as led the ceremonial turnover of the ‘I Can Read Very Well’ colored workbook at the Iloilo Central Elementary School to principals of 56 elementary and integrated schools on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Matty Tre±as, special assistant to the city mayor for education programs, stated that the initiative aligns with the Proof of Concept Education Reform program of the Second Congressional Commission on

Local government units (lgus) in antique are building their capacities on climate change adaptation by drafting their plans through the assistance of the climate change commission (ccc). on wednesday:ocal government units (LGUs) in Antique are building their capacities on climate change adaptation by drafting their plans through the assistance of the Climate Change Commission (CCC). On Wednesday, the commission rolled out the 2025 Accelerated Climate Transition (ACT) Local Programme at the University of Antique main campus in Sibalom town to assist the LGUs in coming up with their climate adaptation plans. According to Philippines News Agency, the CCC Vice Chairperson

Dingras: This municipality, considered as the rice granary of Ilocos Norte, is shifting its sight to expand its tobacco industry this planting season to generate more revenues for local farmers. According to Philippines News Agency, a series of meetings with farmers groups are ongoing to encourage more farmers to plant tobacco and help the local government unit (LGU) achieve its expansion target of 200 hectares from the current 123-hectare tobacco plantation. In return, Go-Sy vowed to reward farmers who can help the municipality get its share of tobacco excise tax. “For every 200 kilos of tobacco harvest delivered, a farmer

Davao: The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao (DSWD-11) welcomed its new regional director, Engr. Rhuelo Aradanas, during a turnover ceremony on Wednesday. Aradanas took over leadership responsibilities from Merlinda Paragamac, the outgoing officer-in-charge regional director, who now serves as Assistant Regional Director for Operations (ARDO). According to Philippines News Agency, prior to this appointment, Aradanas headed the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s Eastern Mindanao office. He previously ensured DSWD-11’s compliance with the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act (Republic Act 11032). His role involved guiding local government units (LGUs) in streamlining public service procedures and improving bureaucratic

Guinobatan: At least 504 business owners in Albay are in the process of rebuilding their enterprises following financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) through the Sustainable Livelihood Program. In a report released Wednesday, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio revealed that over PHP10 million in livelihood assistance was distributed to small business owners in Guinobatan, Albay, during a payout earlier this week. According to Philippines News Agency, the grantees from 39 barangays received a PHP20,000 livelihood settlement grant. This financial support is aimed at helping them rebuild or establish microenterprises after suffering significant losses due