Day: August 21, 2025

Iloilo: The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) is working on an ordinance simplifying the requirements for local energy infrastructure projects in all local government units (LGUs) in the province. The proposed Iloilo Simplified Implementation of Permits and Local Clearances for Local Energy Projects (I-SIMPLE) ordinance seeks for a simple and uniform requirements in all local government units in the province, Iloilo Board Member Rolly Distura said during the ‘Road to Renewables: Conversations to Energy Transitions’ session on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the session was facilitated by the Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the Clean, Affordable, and Secure

Balanga city: Authorities arrested a drug suspect and seized some PHP6.8 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Balanga City, Bataan on Thursday morning. Operatives from Balanga’s Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested the suspect in Barangay Bagong Silang around 10:45 a.m. and confiscated one kilogram of the illegal substance, buy-bust money, and various drug paraphernalia. According to Philippines News Agency, Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr. lauded the operatives’ quick action, crediting accurate intelligence and decisive execution for the success. ‘This operation, guided by actionable intelligence, shows that PRO-3 remains

Paoay: A massive tree planting project of native species is in the works to enhance the biodiversity of the Paoay Lake National Park, a protected landscape in the province of Ilocos Norte. Spanning around 340 hectares, the park encompasses a freshwater lake surrounded by diverse habitats that support a wide array of flora and fauna, including endemic bird species, aquatic life, and native vegetation. According to Philippines News Agency, Rhoel Marcelo, an ecosystem management specialist at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Ilocos Norte, stated that about 5,000 native tree seedlings are expected to be planted in

Manila: The National Center of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is urging elderly Filipinos to register online with the agency to ensure access to government programs, benefits, and activities. NCSC-Cordillera regional director lawyer Luz Laureta-Balisong on Wednesday encouraged seniors to seek assistance from relatives in completing the online registration, or visit the NCSC office for help. The registration is free. According to Philippines News Agency, the process requires a birth certificate and will serve as a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)-vetted document that can be used for various government transactions. ‘With their registration, the government

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to First Lady Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos on her birthday, describing her as a steadfast partner, loving mother, and tireless First Lady. In a social media post early Thursday, the President called Liza his ‘first and only lady,’ recalling her role not only in their family but also in public service. According to Philippines News Agency, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez also extended his warmest greetings to the First Lady. In his message, Romualdez said Mrs. Marcos’ ‘grace, wisdom, and quiet strength’ have been a constant source of inspiration to her family and