Day: August 5, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has enacted Republic Act 12230, which designates an area in Ilocos Norte as the Paoay Lake Protected Landscape to ensure improved management and appropriate funding. According to Philippines News Agency, the law signed by President Marcos on August 4 recognizes the diverse biological resources unique to Paoay Lake, including both flora and fauna, and emphasizes the area’s ecological significance. The legislation aligns with the state’s policy to preserve native plants and animals for current and future Filipino generations through the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS). The establishment of a Protected Area Management Board

Manila: The 50-percent reduction in overnight parking fee of verified passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is a relief for genuine travelers, the head of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said on Tuesday. “I could not say whether the 50-percent reduction is right or wrong. But it is good for the passengers. It will be a relief for them,” MIAA General Manager Eric Ines told the Philippine News Agency in an interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) announced in a social media post over the weekend that verified passengers

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday announced its proposal to temporarily ban rice importation starting in September, aiming to safeguard local palay (unhusked rice) farmers. This strategic move is intended to ensure better farmgate prices during the upcoming wet harvest season. According to Philippines News Agency, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa disclosed in an interview that the department has requested President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to implement this ban. The proposal, initiated by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., suggests commencing the ban on September 1 and extending it for 45 to 60 days. This period aligns

San jose de buenavista: The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is set to open a cybercrime desk aimed at streamlining the process for locals to report cybercrime incidents without needing to travel outside the province. This initiative is designed to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of handling cybercrime complaints within Antique. According to Philippines News Agency, APPO Director Col. Lea Rose Pe±a announced that the cybercrime desk is expected to be operational by the first week of September. During the third quarter meeting of the Provincial Joint Anti-Bank Robbery and Cybercrime Coordinating Committee (JABRACCC), Pe±a emphasized that this development will

New delhi: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reassured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in India that their welfare is central to every foreign mission undertaken by the Philippine government. Meeting with the Filipino community abroad remains a top priority, as stated during his visit to India, invited by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos began his five-day visit by engaging with the Filipino community at the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi. He praised the Filipino community in India for their unity, professionalism, and generosity, highlighting their role as ambassadors of goodwill for the Philippines.