Day: September 6, 2025

Bagulin: The Baguionas Farmers and Coffee Growers Association (BFCGA) in Barangay Libbo, Bagulin town is now running the first coffee processing facility of La Union. According to Philippines News Agency, the 78-square-meter facility was funded with PHP2.9 million through Republic Act 7171 of the Support for Virginia Tobacco Farmers Act. Construction of the facility began on November 18, 2024, and was completed on May 29 this year, with the deed of donation officially signed on September 4. Lapicto Bugtong, president of BFCGA, expressed gratitude for the support received, highlighting that the facility will significantly improve the livelihood of their 33

Pasay city: After years of planning, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday finally rolled out the One Visayas tourism circuits, offering curated itineraries and packages across the country. Three tour circuits centered on dive, heritage, and gastronomy were launched in a ceremony attended by public and private stakeholders at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, DOT Western Visayas Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez said the launch signals improved connectivity across the Visayas, enabling the region to better serve both domestic and international travelers. The three tour circuits – UNESCO (United Nations Educational,

General luna: Police seized more than PHP4 million worth of marijuana and arrested a street-level drug suspect during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Barangay Tawin-tawin, General Luna, Surigao del Norte on Friday night. According to Philippines News Agency, Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) Director Col. Warren Dablo reported that the suspect, known by the alias ‘May,’ aged 29 and a resident of Barangay Poblacion, was found in possession of 14 transparent plastic sachets containing marijuana. The total weight of the seized marijuana was 3,125 grams, with an estimated value of PHP4,375,000. Col. Dablo emphasized the SDNPPO’s ongoing commitment

Manila: Malaca±ang on Saturday issued a strong statement accusing some lawmakers of attempting to shift the blame onto the executive branch rather than owning up to their alleged corruption and failures. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin highlighted the Cabinet’s firm objection to what he described as misleading narratives being propagated by certain members of the House of Representatives. According to Philippines News Agency, Bersamin’s remarks followed a recommendation by House party leaders to return the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP), which outlines a proposed PHP6.793-trillion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. This move was initially considered due to alleged discrepancies within

Manila: An upset and teary-eyed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. slammed the injustice that ‘good and hardworking Filipinos’ are experiencing while some amass ill-gotten wealth. In a teaser for the fourth episode of his podcast on Saturday night, Marcos expressed his deep frustration over illegal acts committed at the expense of others. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos conveyed his dismay, stating, ‘I see people having a hard time. And they don’t deserve it. Mabuti mga kung masamang tao ‘yan. Dapat parusahan. Hindi naman eh (It would be understandable if they were bad people. They should be punished. But they’re