Day: August 19, 2025

Davao del norte: Two recently completed road projects valued at PHP121 million are set to drive economic, social, and environmental growth in the underserved regions of Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao (DPWH-11). These projects are anticipated to enhance connectivity and accessibility in the area, fostering development opportunities. According to Philippines News Agency, DPWH-11 Regional Director Juby Cordon announced the completion of a 1.7-kilometer road stretching from Barangay San Jose to Barangay Magwawa. This development is part of the project’s Package 2 and aims to facilitate quicker travel to and from the

Mansalay: Soldiers from the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry (Jungle Fighter) Division (2ID) seized war materiel after an armed encounter with members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Panaytayan, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro, on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, troops from the 4th Infantry Battalion clashed with NPA elements during a security operation based on reports from residents. Recovered after the 15-minute firefight were an M16 rifle, three bandoliers, 22 magazines, 124 rounds of live ammunition, three backpacks, a generator set, six hammocks, 16 poncho tents, a sack of rice, as well as vitamins and medicines. While no

Bani: A PHP9.6 million worth of road project made access and travel to Busay Falls, one of the major tourist attractions in Bani town in Pangasinan, easier and smoother. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the access road to Busay Calabeng Falls, funded through the Convergence and Special Support Program-Construction/Improvement of Access Roads Leading to Declared Tourism Destinations. According to Philippines News Agency, the project was implemented under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP). The 0.96-kilometer access road is designed to provide safer, faster, and more convenient travel for both tourists and residents, as stated by

Baguio: Mayor Benjamin Magalong gave business establishments an ultimatum to clean up their shops and surroundings or face closure. “They have five days to tidy up their shops, including their frontage and surroundings, or they may face the penalties attached to their violations,” Magalong said during a media interview Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, he noted that many commercial firms have neglected the upkeep of their premises, resulting in health and safety hazards. “It’s very frustrating to see these filthy frontages to think that these are businesses. They mirror the image of our city. Owners should be responsible enough

Iloilo city: Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Julienne Baronda is seeking a PHP74.43-billion supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2025 to ensure the uninterrupted and improved delivery of health services. In her explanatory note for House Bill No. 3733, Baronda highlighted the critical role of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) administered by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in providing essential health services. According to Philippines News Agency, Baronda emphasized the necessity for additional resources due to the increasing population, rising medical costs, and the expansion of benefit packages. She stated that these factors create a pressing need to sustain