Day: August 6, 2025

Manila: Better weather conditions and intensified government initiatives fueled a strong recovery in the agriculture and fisheries sector, which posted a 5.7 percent year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the sector’s total value rose to PHP437.53 billion, marking a sharp turnaround from the -3.2 percent contraction year-on-year. The data, sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority, highlights the progress made in the sector. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized that the data signifies the administration’s alignment with its food security targets. He acknowledged the need for

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. may already be aware of some lawmakers allegedly involved in anomalous infrastructure projects, as revealed by Senator Panfilo Lacson. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson earlier claimed that at least 67 lawmakers in 2022 were either directly or indirectly acting as contractors for government-funded infrastructure projects, thereby gaining full control over both funding and implementation. This, as Marcos, in his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28, flagged alleged corruption and fund misuse in public infrastructure projects, vowing to hold those involved accountable. “Baka nga po ‘yung nasa

Manila: The bill postponing the December 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to the following year is expected to automatically become law by August 14, as reported by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that the bill is currently pending the signature of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. However, it is anticipated that there will be no formal signing ceremony, and the bill will simply lapse into law. “Based on the computation, it’s Aug. 14,” Garcia mentioned in an interview. Despite the expected change in the election schedule,

Manila: The Land Transportation Office has apprehended over 20,000 ‘colorum’ or unregistered motor vehicles in July as part of a nationwide crackdown against unsafe cars. In a statement on Wednesday, LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the anti-colorum operations are in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to ensure the safety of all road users. According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza emphasized that vehicle registration is necessary to determine the roadworthiness of vehicles plying the country’s roads. He explained the importance of registration, noting that there is a strict vehicle inspection before any vehicle is registered.

Central luzon: Police arrested six individuals listed among the most wanted persons (MWPs) in the region during separate manhunt operations on Monday and Tuesday. The Police Regional Office-3 (PRO-3) conducted coordinated operations across the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Bataan, and Pampanga, targeting suspects with pending warrants of arrest for serious criminal offenses, including rape, child abuse, drug violations, and theft. According to Philippines News Agency, in Nueva Ecija, joint police units captured ‘Herald,’ the No. 5 MWP in the province, in Cabanatuan City. He is facing charges for statutory rape, with no bail recommended. Also in Cabanatuan, authorities nabbed ‘John,’