Day: September 10, 2025

Bukidnon: The provincial government of Bukidnon on Wednesday affirmed its commitment to support former rebels by outlining new agriculture and economic policies for their reintegration. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Rogelio Neil Roque, during a peace summit, highlighted opportunities in coffee farming and trade for former rebels. The provincial government regards its Coffee Roadmap as a long-term program aimed at aiding their reintegration. Roque stated that this program is one of several alternatives offered, in addition to existing national government initiatives. “I encourage the FRs (former rebels) to help as one community to overcome poverty,” Roque said. He was

Pasay city: The province of Ilocos Norte continued to carve its place as one of the country’s premier tourist destinations after it generated PHP6.5 million combined sales in last week’s Philippine Travel Mart. The event was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from September 5 to 7. According to Philippines News Agency, the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO) confirmed that aside from sales in travel agencies, the province also posted a total of PHP180,000 in food and non-food sales during the event. The Ilocos Norte booth, which captured the essence of Ilocano life and heritage with displays