Day: August 27, 2025

Quezon city: Human Settlements Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling emphasized the need for clean governance in housing programs, asserting that even the slightest trace of corruption should not be tolerated. He highlighted the necessity for both government and private sector cooperation to ensure transparency and accountability in the sector. According to Philippines News Agency, Aliling made these remarks at the Housing Summit organized by the Organization of Socialized and Economic Housing Developers of the Philippines (OSHDP) on Tuesday. He stated that eliminating corruption in the housing sector would significantly contribute to national development, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision.

Manila: Host University of Santo Tomas (UST) on Wednesday unveiled the official theme song and logo for the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88, setting the stage for a celebration of unity, resilience, and purpose. According to Philippines News Agency, the winning anthem, written by UST Institute of Religion assistant professor Louell Baldoza, was chosen from 13 entries in a competition held last March. With lines such as ‘for courage blooms where kindness lies’ and ‘hands will clash yet souls align,’ the upbeat, percussive piece echoes the season’s tagline, ‘Strength in Motion, Hope in Action.’ ‘There were

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the local government unit (LGU) of Vintar in Ilocos Norte have teamed up to establish an inabel footwear industry to create jobs and stir economic growth in the province. For this, at least 55 residents of the farming village of Abkir underwent a three-day training from Aug. 18 to 20 integrating local weaving into footwear making. Inabel pertains to the intricately made textile product from handloom weaving. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Richard Degala on Wednesday expressed hope that Vintar would become a hub for quality footwear production in the

Manila: State-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) will extend PHP60 billion to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) to support the national government’s energy sector reform efforts. In a statement Wednesday, LandBank said the PHP60 billion is part of a PHP100 billion Syndicated Term Loan Facility that would be provided to PSALM. According to Philippines News Agency, the remaining PHP40 billion will be shouldered by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). LandBank and DBP acted as the Joint Lead Arrangers for the syndicated deal, with LandBank – Trust Banking Group as the facility and paying

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to be on high alert in responding to the needs of families and individuals affected by the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ and the low-pressure area (LPA) that have brought heavy rains in various parts of the country since Aug. 22. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the department is closely monitoring the situation to ensure that aid is delivered to those who need it without delay. ‘We have prepositioned relief goods in our warehouses and are working hand