Day: August 24, 2025

Bacolod: The Association of Negros Producers, Inc. (ANP) has been formally recognized by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as the Regional Industry Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Board for the Creative Sector in the Negros Island Region (NIR). According to Philippines News Agency, ANP president Christina Marie Gaston and chairperson Arlene Infante received the certificate of recognition from TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez and TESDA-NIR Interim Director Ni±a Connie Dodd during the TVET-Industry Partnerships and Milestone Ceremony here over the weekend. Benitez highlighted the importance of creating industry TVET boards like ANP to ensure a globally

Negros occidental: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has received land properties in Negros Occidental for the establishment of Regional Training and Innovation Centers (RTICs) in the Negros Island Region (NIR). According to Philippines News Agency, TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez led the signing of the deeds of donation during the Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-Industry Partnerships and Milestone Ceremony held over the weekend at Nature’s Village Resort. The Symbiosis Management and Development Corp., represented by Antonio Montinola, donated a 10,000 square-meter lot located in Barangay Matab-ang, Talisay City. Meanwhile, the Beneterra Consolidated Corp., led by representative

Lanao del sur: A communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed following a clash with government troops in Lanao del Sur, the military reported. Brig. Gen. Billy Dela Rosa, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, confirmed that the 16th Scout Ranger Company engaged remnants of the NPA Sub-Regional Committee-5 (SRC-5) in Barangay Bandara Ingod, resulting in the death of an unidentified rebel armed with an M16 rifle. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Dela Rosa noted that no government casualties were reported in the encounter, which marked the ninth clash between government troops and SRC-5 remnants since January.

Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized PHP101.70 million worth of illegal drugs during operations from August 15 to 22. PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez reported that agents conducted 68 anti-illegal drug operations, which resulted in the arrest of 122 individuals. The operations led to the confiscation of 14,003.02 grams of shabu, 36,360.43 grams of dried marijuana leaves, and 8,040 marijuana plants. According to Philippines News Agency, Nerez emphasized the agency’s commitment to dismantling illegal drug networks and ensuring community safety. He stated that PDEA is intensifying its anti-drug campaign through intelligence-driven and coordinated operations. Nerez also mentioned that

Baguio city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday criticized the PHP260-million rock shed project along Kennon Road, labeling it ‘totally useless’ after it collapsed during weather disturbances in July. During an inspection of the slope protection project, Marcos committed to reinstating local government units (LGUs) oversight in infrastructure projects to prevent similar failures, emphasizing the impact of faulty works on livelihoods. According to Philippines News Agency, the President confirmed reports of the structure’s slope protection failing, leading to soil collapse, rockfall, and the closure of a portion of this vital economic thoroughfare. Marcos, accompanied by Baguio City Mayor Benjamin