Day: August 12, 2025

Cagayan de oro: The Regional Development Council in Northern Mindanao (RDC-10) has elected new officers and refined its medium-term plans, aligning them with the national “Ambisyon Natin 2040” vision. During a consultation on Tuesday, the RDC-10 updated its Northern Mindanao Regional Development Plan for 2023-2028 to ensure the region’s strategies remain closely aligned with Ambisyon Natin 2040 and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Agnes Espinas-Tolentino of the Department of Economic Planning and Development (DEPDev) Regional Development Group urged RDC-10 officers to continue collaborating, adopting adaptive strategies, and maintaining a shared commitment to promote

Manila: De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde notched its second win Tuesday at the expense of Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 25-15, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20 in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena Sports and Events Center in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, middle blocker Zamantha Nolasco led the Lady Blazers with 21 points on 12 attacks and eight blocks. Rhea Mae Densing chipped in 13 points off 11 attacks and two blocks, while Shekaina Rhedge Lleses had 12 points, including two service aces. “It’s obvious that since their mistakes have been happening one after another,

Bacolod: The Villar-owned PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. is under heightened scrutiny due to concerns regarding its financial dealings in Bacolod City and subpar service delivery in Cadiz City, both located in Negros Occidental. According to Philippines News Agency, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya revealed that PrimeWater is still in the process of settling its outstanding debts with Bacolod Bulk Water Inc. (BBWI). Mayor Gasataya noted that BBWI informed him about PrimeWater Bacolod City’s failure to settle accounts for May and June, which could potentially lead to the shutdown of the Sum-ag Water Treatment Plant. He further mentioned that PrimeWater has already

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is lodging a new protest against China’s conduct of dangerous maneuvers in the Scarborough Shoal-an action a Filipino civilian vessel was able to evade but ultimately caused collision between Beijing’s very own vessels. “We will be in the process of doing so but, but for this time, it will be the statement that we have released today,” she said in an ambush interview on the sidelines of an exchange of notes on the Reciprocal Access Agreement entry into force on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lazaro said the DFA is treating the

Manila: Senior citizens based in Manila and are interested to work in the travel sector may now join a government-funded training to become an accredited community tour guide in Intramuros, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the agency said the seminar is free of charge, with 30 slots open for interested applicants. The seminar, conducted in coordination with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 1, and will focus on teaching the participants the history of the walled city and the basics of becoming a tour guide.