Day: July 29, 2025

Bacolod: Officials of this highly urbanized city have expressed support for the various initiatives being pushed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to improve the lives of Filipinos during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Mayor Greg Gasataya, Vice Mayor Claudio Jesus Puentevella, and other city officials joined Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez in attending the President’s address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Greg Gasataya stated that Bacolod City’s government has already initiated several key projects mentioned by President Marcos, focusing on public spaces, healthcare, sports, digitization,

Caraga: Eighty-six beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in the Caraga Region have transitioned from traditional to digital transfer of their cash grants, the region’s Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-13) said on Tuesday. The beneficiaries, from various towns in Agusan del Sur, received their smartphones and digital wallets during the rollout of the ‘e-PANALO Ang Kinabukasan’ program on Monday, the agency added. According to Philippines News Agency, most of these 4Ps beneficiaries are identified under Level 1 or survival category and residing in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas. Under the program, the beneficiaries will be equipped

Davao city: The city’s Vice Regulation Unit (VRU) is ramping up its efforts to spread awareness about the local liquor ban hours and anti-smoking ordinances. In a statement on Tuesday, VRU head Jacy Jay Francia highlighted plans to enhance the information campaign at key points of entry, including seaports, checkpoints, and the airport. According to Philippines News Agency, the VRU intends to display infomercials at these entry points to emphasize the strict enforcement of the liquor ban, ensuring visitors are well-informed. Francia emphasized the ongoing efforts to apprehend violators of the liquor ban, noting that offenders could face a PHP3,000

Manila: Almost two dozen Chinese naval and coast guard ships were spotted and monitored in four key features of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) from July 21 to 27, a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, PN spokesperson for the WPS Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad reported at a media briefing in Camp Aguinaldo that the Chinese vessels included seven China Coast Guard (CCG) and seven People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ships spotted in Bajo de Masinloc. Additionally, four CCG and two PLAN ships were sighted in Ayungin Shoal, one PLAN ship was monitored

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is not just a report but a resounding call for reform, vigilance, and action, the chief of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, MinDA chairperson Secretary Leo Tereso Magno expressed strong support for President Marcos Jr.’s reaffirmation of his administration’s commitment to agriculture, infrastructure, fiscal integrity, and anti-corruption, aligning seamlessly with MinDA’s strategic goals. Magno emphasized his backing of the vision for a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines), aiming for purposeful governance, meaningful infrastructure, and development reaching even the farthest barangay.