Day: August 12, 2025

Casiguran: The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) broke ground on Tuesday on six major infrastructure projects worth PHP415.73 million, aimed at strengthening energy, road, and tourism facilities in the Casiguran-based ecozone. According to Philippines News Agency, the projects are part of the ‘Bagong APECO’ governance thrust and include the PHP290 million Underground Power Distribution Line (UPDL) Phases 3 and 4, the PHP43 million 4-lane APECO Central Expressway, the PHP42.42 million Spine Road Phase 3 APECO Perimeter Road, the PHP10.28 million Esteves-to-Binaoan Gate Road Expansion, the PHP10 million Coastal Slope Protection with Road Construction Phases 1 and 2,

Davao city: The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have pledged to enhance their collaboration to expedite irrigation and infrastructure projects across Mindanao. According to Philippines News Agency, Engr. Dexter Sablaon, NIA-11 acting regional manager, announced that they recently hosted the inaugural Mindanao-wide Assessment and Convergence Meeting with DPWH. This meeting was attended by NIA Administrator Eduardo Eddie Guillen and focused on improving coordination between the two agencies. Sablaon explained that both NIA and DPWH have agreed to work together on projects focused on flood mitigation and water management infrastructure. These projects will

Siargao: Leading surfers from the Asia-Pacific and beyond are set to converge on the island for the Siargao International 6000 Surfing Cup, scheduled from October 23 to 31. The event promises to be a thrilling competition with 128 male and 64 female surfers vying for the top prize of USD50,000, approximately PHP2.8 million, in the highest-ranking World Surf League (WSL) qualifying series to be held in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the WSL had earlier conducted the World Junior Championships in San Juan, La Union, in January. During a special forum organized by the Philippine Sportswriters Association in

Dagupan city: Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary for Operations Malcolm Garma has called for cooperation and convergence among government agencies and education stakeholders to address the literacy gap in the Ilocos Region. He made the call during Dagyaw 2025, a town hall gathering with national government agencies, civil society groups, and local stakeholders to address literacy concerns in the region, led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, with service booths from public and private partners on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Garma emphasized the necessity for data-driven targeted interventions for learners most in need, hence the

Bataan: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Tuesday summoned the driver and owner of a mixer truck that rammed multiple vehicles before plunging into a ravine in Bataan. In a statement, LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II said the investigation is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to run after those who compromise road safety. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO has issued a show cause order (SCO) against both the driver and the owner of the truck, requiring them to explain why they should not be sanctioned, particularly regarding the roadworthiness of the vehicle.