Day: July 17, 2025

Caraga: The inflation rate for the bottom 30 percent of income households in the Caraga Region decreased to -1.3 percent in June, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) 13 (Caraga) reported Thursday. This marks a significant improvement from the previous month’s rate of 0.6 percent, indicating better price conditions for low-income households in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the deflation was primarily driven by a decline in the year-over-year growth rate of prices in the food and non-alcoholic beverage group. This category saw a drop to -3.5 percent last month from -2.4 percent in May. A major factor contributing

Lingayen: Almost 1,100 youths, grade school learners, and parents in Lingayen town, Pangasinan benefitted from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) “Tara, Basa!” (Let’s Read) tutoring program. According to Philippines News Agency, the program, which was spearheaded by DSWD Innovations Division officer-in-charge Darwin Chan, aimed to address foundational literacy gaps among young children. It ran from May through July 12 and was designed to provide cash-for-work opportunities to 100 students and 50 youth development workers from Pangasinan State University. Participants received PHP468 per day for conducting two- to three-hour tutorials and parenting sessions over a span of 20

Manila: As July approaches its end, Ilan Fluss is preparing to conclude his role as the ambassador of Israel to the Philippines, a position he has held since 2021. Reflecting on his tenure, Fluss described his experiences as memorable and filled with significant interactions across various segments of Philippine society. According to Philippines News Agency, Fluss expressed gratitude for the warm reception he received from the Filipino community. “People have received me very, very well. I felt very welcomed with very warm feelings here, especially being the ambassador of Israel, and Israel has a special space in the hearts of

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) announced plans to launch a parametric insurance program designed to expedite insurance claims for rice farmers. The program aims to innovate the current system, providing quicker financial support during extreme weather events. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. highlighted that the new system would help reduce losses and accelerate recovery for local farmers. He emphasized that timely insurance claims are crucial for keeping farmers engaged in production, offering essential support during challenging times. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of achieving

Anchorage: A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 12:37 p.m. local time, approximately 87 kilometers (54 miles) south of the city of Sand Point, at a depth of 36 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage resulting from the earthquake. The USGS continues to monitor the situation and assess the impact of the seismic event.