Day: August 5, 2025

Manila: Every Tuesday, department heads and members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Ilocos Norte meet for breakfast not just to bond, but more importantly to discuss the issues and concerns of the province. Similar to an informal family gathering, the morning assembly is presided over by Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos or “Nanay Ces,” as she is fondly called by many around her. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Marcos emphasized that the weekly breakfast meetings are not formal agenda meetings but are intended as fellowship bonding with her Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) family. She initiated these meetings

Manila: Veteran golfer Angelo Que and promising rookie Carl Corpus both shot impressive six-under 66s, sharing the lead after the first round of the ICTSI Caliraya Springs Championship. The tournament, held in Cavinti, Laguna, saw both players showcasing their skills and setting a high bar for the competition. According to Philippines News Agency, Que, a seasoned player with three Asian Tour titles under his belt, demonstrated his experience with six birdies against two bogeys on the back nine. Reflecting on his performance, Que said, “My start was really good. I hit precise wedge shots, and the putts were mostly inside

Iloilo city: Power consumers in Iloilo City are encouraged to be mindful of their electricity use amid the series of yellow alerts issued by the National Power Grid Corporation (NGCP) for the Visayas grid since Aug. 1, 2025. ‘A yellow alert is issued when the operating margin is insufficient to meet the transmission grid’s contingency requirement,’ read the NGCP alert issued Tuesday afternoon. The alert is effective until 9 p.m. Based on the alert, the available capacity is 2,528 megawatts while the peak demand is 2,475 megawatts. According to Philippines News Agency, Angel Tan, spokesperson of More Electric and Power

Manila: The Philippines and India have formalized their relationship with the signing of 13 new bilateral agreements across various sectors, including defense, maritime security, law enforcement, digital technology, tourism, and outer space. This significant development marks the elevation of their ties to a Strategic Partnership. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were present to witness the exchange of agreements during a closed-door bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House. According to Philippines News Agency, the key agreements include the Exchange of Declaration on the Establishment of Strategic Partnership and the Plan of Action for its Implementation from

Camarines sur: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) distributed food stamps to more than 1,800 families across various towns in Camarines Sur on Tuesday. DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio reported that beneficiaries from the towns of Cabusao, Lagonoy, Ocampo, Baao, Bula, and Lupi collected PHP3,000 worth of food items under the ‘Walang Gutom’ (Zero Hunger) program. According to Philippines News Agency, the PHP3,000 worth of credits on electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards can be used to purchase food supplies from DSWD-accredited retailers. Beneficiaries can buy fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, and poultry products. Meanwhile, the DSWD