Day: July 29, 2025

San juan city: Coupled with resilience and unity, Filipinos could also withstand calamities through the help of science, technology, and innovation (STI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said on Tuesday. “The DOST believes that through STI, Filipinos could become victors and not victims of disasters,” he stated during the post-State of the Nation Address conference held in San Juan City. According to Philippines News Agency, Solidum highlighted the frequent perception of the Philippines as a victim of typhoons, floods, and volcanic eruptions. He outlined four key initiatives by the DOST to bolster disaster preparedness and

Quezon city: The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has identified a probable cause to initiate administrative cases against 12 police officers implicated by whistleblower Julie “Totoy” Patidongan in the disappearance of “sabungeros” (cockfight enthusiasts). According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference at the Napolcom headquarters, Staff Service Director Edman Pares of the Napolcom’s Inspection Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS) announced that their division has filed charges of grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer against the 12 officers with the commission’s Legal Affairs Service. One officer also faces additional charges of grave neglect of duty, all stemming

Manila: House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has announced significant reforms aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in government budgeting. During a plenary session of the 20th Congress, Romualdez declared the opening of the traditionally closed bicameral conference committee to civil society observers, marking a historic shift towards participatory governance. According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez emphasized the importance of public involvement in all stages of budget deliberation, from committee hearings to final plenary debates. This move is intended to combat corruption and build public trust. He assured that all discussions would be accessible via television and social media

Siquijor: Siquijor province is optimistic of a stable power supply by December after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced measures to end the power crisis on the island. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Dale Tudtud, provincial administrator and concurrent tourism officer, expressed that residents were delighted to hear the President’s promise to address the province’s power woes during his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Tudtud emphasized the importance of the President’s commitment to resolving the erratic power situation on the island. Tudtud mentioned that with the President’s directives to relevant agencies, there is hope for Siquijor

San juan city: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has expressed concerns regarding the rice tariffication law (RTL), cautioning that without amendments, the liberalization of rice importation could adversely affect the rice industry. During a post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) conference at the Makabagong San Juan National Government Center, Tiu Laurel emphasized the need for protective measures for farmers through revisions to the current RTL. According to Philippines News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warned against traders exploiting farmers and consumers with unreasonable rice prices during his fourth SONA. Tiu Laurel, in an interview, stressed the necessity of