Day: July 28, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged the Filipino youth to pursue agriculture-related studies and training programs, emphasizing the government’s commitment to support farmers and agrarian reform beneficiaries through continuous land title distributions. According to Philippines News Agency, during his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa, President Marcos reassured the nation that prioritizing the farming sector, including land distribution and loan forgiveness, remains a key focus of his administration. He highlighted the opportunities available for young Filipinos in agriculture, encouraging them to sustain the sector’s vitality. President Marcos stated that various agriculture-related courses, programs, and

Davao: The Davao Light and Power Company Inc. (DLPC) officially opened its 138 kV ERA Line 2 project here on Monday, aimed at meeting the city’s increasing energy demand. The project involves a 25-km sub-transmission line that connects the DLPC Substation, located along J.P. Laurel Avenue, to the National Power Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)-Davao Substation in Mintal. According to Philippines News Agency, Engr. Enriczar Tia, DLPC president and chief operations officer, stated that the newly opened power line will significantly improve power reliability, especially in Davao’s downtown area. This ensures a more stable and resilient energy supply for

Cagayan de oro: The city government is considering establishing a separate department dedicated solely to managing the city’s solid waste. In an interview on Monday, 1st District Councilor Eric Salcedo proposed an ordinance to create a distinct solid waste management department, separating it from the City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO). The new department will primarily focus on garbage disposal and segregation. According to Philippines News Agency, the city generates about 600 tons of garbage daily, and this volume requires a focused, specialized agency to handle waste management effectively, Salcedo stated. Councilor of the 1st District Desiree Ann

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed that education remains a cornerstone of his administration’s priorities, vowing continued investments in reforms, infrastructure, and support services during his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized the importance of improving the educational system, acknowledging challenges particularly in mathematics, science, reading, and comprehension. The President highlighted the success of programs like Bawat Bata Makakabasa and the Literacy Remediation Program, which significantly reduced the number of low-emerging readers in Grade 3. Marcos also pointed to the implementation of laws such as the Academic Recovery and

Cotabato city: Residents here have expressed satisfaction with the issues discussed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). According to Philippines News Agency, 46-year-old jeepney driver Anastacio Sibangon believes that the President’s SONA addressed critical issues related to the government’s campaign against corruption. Sibangon noted that the President’s warning to contractors of public works is a clear message of his administration’s determination to curb corruption in public projects. Fish vendor Bai Lyn Acob expressed her contentment with the President’s mention of the PHP20 per kg. rice program. She recalled that there was only