Day: August 14, 2025

Antique: A newly inaugurated PHP 5.4 million pumping station of the Sibalom Water District (SWD) is set to provide residents of the Sibalom municipality with a steady supply of potable water. According to Philippines News Agency, SWD General Manager Jonathan De Gracia said in an interview on Thursday that the commissioning of their sixth pumping station on Aug. 12 came at an opportune time, with classes at the University of Antique (UA) main campus set to open next week, and in response to growing demand from households and businesses. De Gracia emphasized that with the new facility, an additional 72,000

Tacloban: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has welcomed more partner agencies in the implementation of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP). According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD regional office announced that it signed a supplemental memorandum of understanding on August 12, 2025, with the Department of Economy, Planning and Development; the Commission on Higher Education; the Department of Labor and Employment; the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology; and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. In a statement, DSWD Eastern Visayas Regional Director Grace Subong emphasized that the signing signifies the dedication of

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into recent crimes involving students and teachers within school premises, Malaca±ang said Thursday. Marcos is fully aware of the spate of violence in schools and wants immediate action to address the issue, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the urgency of the investigation, considering that the crimes involve minors and raise concerns about mental health among the youth. ‘So, muli kailangan po talagang maimbestigahan ito lalo po at mayroong mga menor de edad na

Davao: The Davao Region’s year-on-year regional inflation slowed down to -0.4 percent in July from 0.6 percent in June of this year, the regional Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA-11) reported Thursday. Compared to July 2024, the agency said the inflation rate was higher at 5.1 percent. According to Philippines News Agency, the PSA-11 indicated that the region’s overall inflation decrease was primarily driven by a slower annual increase in the index for housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, which went from 1.8 percent to -1.0 percent. Additionally, a more rapid decline was noted in the commodity group of food and

Manila: No amount of aggressive action from China in Bajo de Masinloc (BdM) (also known as Scarborough Shoal) will deter the Philippines from asserting its rights in the vital waterway, National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo A±o said Thursday. A±o, in an interview with reporters, made this comment when asked whether the acts of harassment being conducted by Chinese maritime and air forces against patrolling Philippine ships and aircraft can be considered part of efforts to escalate tensions in Bajo de Masinloc. According to Philippines News Agency, A±o stated, “Well sa tingin ko nagi-intensify sila ng kanilang mga actions dyan, siguro