Day: August 30, 2025

San carlos city: Recognized as a model local government unit (LGU) by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), San Carlos City in Negros Occidental has advanced digital inclusion among its citizens through access to learning hubs in communities for the past 10 years. According to Philippines News Agency, since 2015, the northern Negros city has established 17 Technology for Education, Employment, Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (Tech4ED) centers, the highest among the 31 LGUs in the province. ‘They have the most number of Tech4ED centers. They are the only LGU-model to implement Tech4ED in each barangay,’ DICT-Negros Occidental Provincial

Jakarta: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday advised Filipinos in Jakarta to remain indoors and avoid large crowds as violent protests continue across Indonesia. ‘Filipinos currently in Jakarta should exercise caution and vigilance for safety, and avoid large crowds that may put themselves in danger,’ the DFA said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta said the city remains relatively safe but assured it is closely monitoring developments and will issue further guidance as needed. Nationwide protests erupted Monday over low wages and alleged lavish allowances of lawmakers. Tensions escalated after a

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) 93, directing the Department of Agriculture (DA) to oversee and monitor the 60-day suspension of the importation of regular milled and well-milled rice. According to Philippines News Agency, the EO signed on August 29 specifies that the suspension will occur from September 1 to October 30, subject to potential adjustments. The suspension excludes specialty rice varieties not commonly produced by local farmers. The order mandates the DA to ensure the nation’s rice supply remains adequate during this period, in compliance with existing laws and regulations. EO 93 requires the

Lisbon: A 14-year-old boy in Portugal has confessed to deliberately setting several wildfires after struggling with poor school performance and social difficulties, authorities said Friday. According to Pol­cia Judici¡ria, the boy admitted riding his scooter to forest areas and using matches to start fires in Seidµes, Ardego, and Arnozela. Investigators have noted that the boy may have acted out of “anger and frustration,” but they have not ruled out the possibility that he was part of a group. “The minor may have acted out of anger and frustration, given his poor school performance and the obvious precariousness of his social