Day: September 11, 2025

Iloilo city: A partnership with the private sector and local government units (LGUs) is key to increasing forest plantations, rather than relying on the national government for funding for tree-planting initiatives. In a press conference on the sidelines of the national conference of the Society of Filipino Foresters, Inc. (SFFI) in this city, its president, Roberto Oliva, highlighted the ambition of the provincial government of Iloilo to transform the area into a forest province as a very strong statement. According to Philippines News Agency, Oliva expressed satisfaction with the coordination between the province, the city, and the Department of Environment

Makati city: Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has urged the residents of Bacolod to actively support the city’s hosting of the inaugural Terra Madre Asia and Pacific, the largest sustainable gastronomy event in the region, taking place from November 19th to 23rd. “Let us support this milestone as we showcase to the world Bacolod’s heritage, diverse flavors, and strong commitment to sustainability,” Benitez stated in a social media post. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum of agreement for Bacolod’s hosting of the event was signed by Benitez at the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin, Italy last

Manila: AirAsia Philippines announced its collaboration with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to tackle the issue of bird strikes, particularly focusing on the Tacloban area. The airline highlighted a significant presence of birds around the runway and nearby areas of Tacloban airport, which prompted this partnership. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP has pledged to send a team of biologists and wildlife experts to work alongside local authorities to address the situation. Bird strikes, which occur when birds collide with aircraft during takeoff or landing, can lead to damage that disrupts flight schedules and impacts maintenance and

Baguio city: Mayor Benjamin Magalong has instructed city government employees to participate in a clean-up activity scheduled in the central business district (CBD) this Friday. The initiative is part of the city’s 116th Foundation Day celebration. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Magalong emphasized the importance of ‘full cooperation and active participation’ in this civic initiative, highlighting its role in promoting ‘bayanihan’ and excellence in public service. The initiative, detailed in Memorandum 116-2025, aims to foster volunteerism, civic consciousness, and unity among government workers. The memorandum supports Executive Order 107-2025, which declared the morning of Sept. 12 as a community

Cagayan de oro: Religious organizations in this city on Thursday called for a transparent and honest investigation of flood control infrastructure projects in the country. In a statement, Pastor Jeff Baconga of the Cagayan de Oro Evangelical Council (CEC) said they are “deeply grieved” by reports of public funds being misused in projects meant to protect communities from flooding, calling the issue not only a failure of governance but also a “moral and spiritual crisis.” According to Philippines News Agency, CEC is a coalition of evangelical churches in the city, voicing concern about alleged corruption in government infrastructure projects, especially