Day: July 29, 2025

Manila: An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) applauded the 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., particularly his pronouncement on the fight against corruption. CBCP – Episcopal Commission on Public Affairs Executive Secretary Fr. Jerome Secillano stated that it was the right time to address the issue. According to Philippines News Agency, Secillano expressed approval for the President’s commitment to tackling corruption in the legislation of the national budget and flood control projects. He noted that it was crucial for a leader to speak out on such matters, something

Manticao: The municipality of Manticao in Misamis Oriental has received PHP1.2 million in support from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Northern Mindanao (BFAR-10) for its bangus (milkfish) production. According to Philippines News Agency, Villa Flora Rosos, BFAR-10 focal person, stated that the funding is part of the National Bangus Development Program (NBDP). The financial support has been disbursed in tranches since June this year. “The intervention aims to strengthen the milkfish industry in Manticao, create sustainable livelihood opportunities for coastal residents,” she said. Rosos added the NBDP helps Manticao fisherfolk contribute to local food security, particularly in

Manila: The Department of Finance (DOF) launched on Tuesday the Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) Caravan, a one-stop shop designed to make the services of government corporations closer and more accessible to Filipinos. The initiative aims to bring frontline government services directly to the people by setting up booths in widely accessible locations. According to Philippines News Agency, the GOCC Caravan was launched at Robinsons Place Manila. It is a project of the DOF, in partnership with Robinsons Malls and collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and participating GOCCs. The initiative is seen as a concrete response to

Manila: At the age of 35, Jecka Ramos embodies a multifaceted life as she juggles her professional role as a business insights analyst, her responsibilities as a single parent to three children, and her unwavering commitment to volunteer service. Her journey into volunteerism is marked by resilience, empathy, and a desire to give back to the community. According to Philippines News Agency, Ramos’ story is deeply rooted in her personal experiences and challenges. Reflecting on her past struggles, Ramos expressed a strong desire to contribute positively to society. Her volunteer work began with an outreach activity organized by Karinderia ni

Iloilo city: The Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) on Tuesday recommended placing this highly urbanized city under a state of calamity due to the impact of the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones Crising (international name Wipha), Dante (Francisco), and Emong (Co-May). According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Raisa Tre±as, who chairs the council, expressed her full support for the recommendation and emphasized her commitment to working closely with the Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) to expedite the approval process. She assured the public of swift, transparent, and compassionate actions to address the urgent needs and long-term safety