Day: August 13, 2025

Davao city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao (DSWD-11) has announced the distribution of seed capital and livelihood projects totaling PHP950,000 to two associations in Davao City and Davao del Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, the Marvelous General Merchandiser Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) Association in Paquibato district received a PHP450,000 seed fund. Meanwhile, the Panaghiusa nga Panginabuhian sa Lunga-og SLPA in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, was granted a PHP400,000 livelihood project. The Marvelous General Merchandiser SLP Association plans to use the funds to operate a general merchandise and buy-and-sell business. On the other hand, the Panaghiusa nga

Ilocos norte: The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) announced its ambitious plan to achieve 100-percent electrification of the province by 2028, aligning with the end of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term. This initiative aims to connect all remaining households to the power grid, enhancing access to electricity across the region. According to Philippines News Agency, INEC’s acting general manager Cipriano Martinez III revealed that a recent survey identified approximately 1,700 households in Ilocos Norte that are still without power. “We took an inventory of these households and made an assessment of how much is needed to give them access

Manila: Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday reaffirmed the Philippines’ firm position on its maritime rights, emphasizing that adherence to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 2016 Arbitral Award is ‘non-negotiable.’ According to Philippines News Agency, in her keynote address during the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Ocean Talk, Legarda stated that the rule of law must be the foundation of ocean governance, especially amid threats to the country’s territorial integrity and marine resources. Legarda emphasized that upholding maritime rights is essential for stability in Philippine waters, stressing the importance of adhering to UNCLOS and

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that the 60-day election period for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections (BPE), scheduled for October 13, will commence on August 14. Comelec Chairman George Garcia highlighted that checkpoints will be set up across the region starting at midnight, aiming to ensure a secure election environment. According to Philippines News Agency, Chairman Garcia assured residents that their rights would be respected at the checkpoints. “You can expect these checkpoints to be established throughout the region, so there will be slight disruptions,” he stated in an interview. He also

Manila: Students in Metro Manila will soon benefit from personalized white Beep cards that automatically apply a 50 percent fare discount on train journeys starting in September. This initiative aims to streamline the travel experience for students using the city’s rail networks. According to Philippines News Agency, during a recent inspection at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Antipolo Station, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon announced that the measure will eliminate the need for students to queue for discounted fares. Dizon stated that these Beep cards will be compatible with the LRT-1, LRT-2, and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3