Day: July 31, 2025

Naga city: Agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) have successfully generated more than PHP1.16 million in sales from agricultural products during a five-day fair. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) revealed that 27 ARBOs collectively earned PHP1,166,062 at the Feria de Camarines, held in Naga City from July 17 to 21. The annual trade fair served as a platform for ARBOs to showcase and sell local food, agricultural, and hand-made products crafted by land reform beneficiaries. Rodel Martirez, the officer in charge – Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer II, emphasized that the participation of

Rome: Pope Leo XIV urged young pilgrims to embody hope as they gathered in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee of Youth, scheduled from July 28 to August 3. “Jesus tells us, ‘You are the salt of the earth, you are the light of the earth!’ I hope that all of you will always be signs of hope in the world,” Pope Leo stated to the assembly of young people during the welcoming Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the Pope emphasized the significance of the pilgrims’ presence. “In the coming days, you will

Iloilo: The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) sounded the alarm over increasing pregnancy among adolescents, particularly below 15 years old, impacting not only their health but also education. CPD Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division Chief Mylin Mirasol Quiray, during the Visayas Media Conference hosted by the Department of Health (DOH) in Iloilo, said the number of registered live births among very young adolescents aged 0-14 has generally increased from 2019 to 2023. ‘The fact that it is increasing is very alarming,’ she said on Wednesday afternoon. According to Philippines News Agency, citing data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA),

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration has reached an agreement to lower the “reciprocal” tariffs on South Korea from a proposed 25 percent to 15 percent. This decision comes in exchange for significant investments and market openings from South Korea, as well as a planned summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House in the upcoming two weeks. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump made the announcement through a social media post shortly after meeting with South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and other top negotiators. The meeting aimed to finalize

Cordillera: As the southwest monsoon continues to batter the Cordillera region, the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-CAR) has mobilized more than 1,800 personnel for disaster response and humanitarian aid. PRO-CAR Director Brig. Gen. Ericson Dilag announced the deployment of 1,116 police officers as part of the Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF), while 730 officers comprise the Quick Reaction Teams (QRT). According to Philippines News Agency, other personnel have been deployed to assist in search, rescue, and retrieval missions, provide security at evacuation centers, protect vital infrastructure, and monitor roads across the region. Brig. Gen. Dilag emphasized that these teams are highly