Day: August 7, 2025

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a reminder to all political parties and party-lists to submit their respective Sworn Information Update Statement (SIUS) by the August 15 deadline. This reminder was communicated via a social media post, emphasizing the necessity for registered party-list groups, political parties, coalitions, and national, regional, or sectoral parties and organizations to comply with annual submissions to their Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD). According to Philippines News Agency, the SIUS must include comprehensive details such as the full name of the political entity, its acronym, principal headquarters, postal office addresses, and any branches

Manila: The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) on Thursday expressed confidence that there is an adequate rice buffer stock in the province, despite a temporary importation ban ordered by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, NOCCI president Edward Du stated that the President’s order of a 60-day ban on rice importation starting September 1 would not significantly impact local businesses. Du explained that this measure is intended to allow local rice farmers to sell their produce during the harvest season. He assured that, based on past experiences, rice importers and local traders have

Cotabato city: A total of 404 children of decommissioned Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members received educational assistance on Wednesday, marking a crucial step in their reintegration into society. Each beneficiary was granted PHP25,000 in cash assistance under the Education Assistance Program (EAP), which is part of a broader initiative aimed at supporting their educational journey. According to Philippines News Agency, these children are among 900 students who will benefit from the education fund for the school year 2024-2025. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has been instrumental in facilitating this support. The financial

Manila: The Philippines and India sealed 18 business agreements on Wednesday, spanning renewable energy, digital services, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continued the second leg of his state visit here. The deals were presented to Marcos during the Philippines-India Business Forum. According to Philippines News Agency, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque stated that the deals reflect the deepening economic engagement between the two countries and signal strong investor confidence in the Philippines, especially in priority sectors such as Information Technology and Business Process Management (IT-BPM), energy, and digital innovation. “These agreements cover a wide range

Iloilo city: The city government here continuously embarks on an initiative that prepares persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) for life after jail and ensures no residents of Iloilo City will be left behind. According to Philippines News Agency, over 100 male and female inmates have already benefited from various skills and livelihood training undertaken by the Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC) since it started during the pandemic. TIIC offers pantry training consisting of bread and pastry making and food processing for male PDLs, while female PDLs have massage and beauty care, cooking, and food processing. In an interview on