Day: September 4, 2025

Kuala lumpur: Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael Lotilla vowed to advance regional cooperation on marine plastic pollution, biodiversity protection, and climate resilience in the upcoming ASEAN Community Vision 2045, which the Philippines will chair in 2026. According to Philippines News Agency, Lotilla, in an interview with Bernama Radio on the sidelines of the 18th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment, emphasized the Philippines’ role as an ‘enabler,’ promoting inclusivity and science-based actions to address transboundary and regional environmental concerns. He urged ASEAN member-states to act collectively on climate and plastic pollution issues. Lotilla highlighted the significance

Ilocos norte: Livestock raisers in the province of Ilocos Norte are reminded to strictly implement biosecurity measures daily to prevent the re-entry of African swine fever (ASF). This was after the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) learned from the Department of Agriculture Regulatory Division that there had been an increase in reported ASF cases in several parts of the region. According to Philippines News Agency, provincial veterinarian Dr. Loida Valenzuela emphasized the importance of vigilance to prevent the re-entry of ASF in the province. She stated that no hogs, pork meat, or processed meat should be allowed entry without proper documentation.

Manila: Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday called for a “complete overhaul” of the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) amid the alleged anomalies in the country’s flood control projects. “A complete overhaul of the PCAB board is in order at this point,” Lacson stated, underscoring the need for reform. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson emphasized that the PCAB has been a problematic regulatory body collaborating with the Department of Public Works and Highways in activities that undermine public trust and waste taxpayer money. His statement followed the resignation of PCAB executive director Herbert Matienzo on Wednesday, which was confirmed by

Bayugan city: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 in Caraga Region has successfully apprehended the region’s most wanted person, a former member of the communist New People’s Army (NPA). According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-13 identified the detained individual as an alias Owen, aged 38, who previously served as a political instructor of the Section Committee 14 under the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee of the New People’s Army. The arrest was executed by the Bayugan City Police in Barangay Poblacion, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday. Owen faces a series of serious charges including murder, multiple attempted murder,

Camiguin: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) 10 and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 10 have signed a PHP1.03 million agreement aimed at enhancing the productivity of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) in Northern Mindanao. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum of agreement (MOA) was signed on Thursday by officials and representatives of BJMP-10 and DOST-10. This initiative is set to benefit more than 100 PDLs in the jail facilities located in the island province of Camiguin and Valencia City, Bukidnon. DOST-10 Assistant Director Vincent Banal stated that the program will include skills training and