Day: August 12, 2025

Berong: Berong Nickel Corporation (BNC), a subsidiary of DMCI Mining, recently signed a mineral production sharing agreement (MPSA) with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) for its Long Point property in Aborlan, Palawan. In a statement Tuesday, DMCI said the MPSA, signed on August 8, covers around 2,177.34 hectares. According to Philippines News Agency, it grants BNC the exclusive right to explore, develop, and utilize mineral resources within the contract area. The MPSA has an initial term of 25 years, renewable for another 25 years, and will take effect upon registration with the MGB. ‘We will work closely with our

Midsayap: Police and soldiers here have launched a manhunt against two men who shot and seriously injured a school principal here at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Police identified the victim as Arlyn Alcebar, principal of the Agriculture Elementary School in Barangay Agriculture. According to Philippines News Agency, Alcebar was driving her sports utility vehicle and was about to enter the school grounds when two men on a motorcycle arrived. The back rider pulled a gun and shot the school head multiple times before they quickly fled. Responding traffic officers and Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) members quickly took her to the

Makati city: Higher export sales and revenues from its Batangas plant boosted publicly-listed D and L Industries’ income in the first half of the year, raising hopes for a double-digit income growth this year. Alvin Lao, D and L president and chief executive officer, in an online briefing, reported that earnings in the first six months of this year rose 6 percent to nearly PHP1.4 billion from the previous year’s PHP1.32 billion. According to Philippines News Agency, Lao noted that higher coconut oil prices dampened the rise in income due to lower contributions from their high-margin business, which covers oil-based

Manila: The Philippine National Police-Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) has confiscated over PHP7 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 15 drug personalities from Aug. 4 to 10. In a report Tuesday, PDEG acting chief Brig. Gen. Edwin Quilates said the 11 operations during the period resulted in the seizure of 1,000 grams of suspected shabu and 2,000 grams of dried marijuana leaves. According to Philippines News Agency, those arrested included eight High-Value Individuals (HVIs), one street-level individual (SLI), one child in conflict with the law (CICL), and three individuals with outstanding warrants of arrest. Quilates said the arrests are expected

Quezon city: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday expressed confidence in the Senate’s backing to advance amendments on the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). This announcement follows Senator Francis Pangilinan’s visit to the DA Central Office in Quezon City on Monday, where he emphasized the importance of prioritizing RTL revisions to support farmers, enhance productivity, and achieve food security in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Senator Pangilinan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, voiced his support for the revisions, stating that Congress must act swiftly to address issues within the current RTL and improve the delivery of