Day: September 16, 2025

Iloilo city: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo is aiming to generate PHP35 million in revenue for 100 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participating in the annual “Artesanias de Iloilo” event, which commenced at Robinsons Place Iloilo. According to Philippines News Agency, Ma. Dorita Chavez, the DTI Iloilo Officer-in-Charge Director, emphasized that the trade fair and accompanying activities not only showcase traditional beauty but also highlight innovations that propel Ilonggo creativity. She remarked that “Artesanias de Iloilo” represents the artistry and resilience of MSMEs while balancing the preservation of tradition with innovation. Chavez noted that the fair

Manila: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) income saw a significant decline of 40 to 50 percent following the removal of gambling payment links from major e-wallet providers. According to Philippines News Agency, during a Senate Committee on Games and Amusement hearing, PAGCOR Assistant Vice President Jessa Mariz Fernandez noted that the income drop was observed within the first two weeks after e-wallet platforms such as GCash and PayMaya ceased their connections to online gambling transactions. Fernandez highlighted that this decline was based on data from PAGCOR’s accounting and Electronic Gaming Licensing Department, underscoring the immediate impact of the

Marawi city: The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Lanao Del Sur chapter has recognized four lawyers and awarded them with the Golden Pillar of Law during ceremonies held on Monday in Marawi City. According to Philippines News Agency, Lawyer Numeiry Padate, IBP-Lanao president, with guidance from IBP national president lawyer Allan Panolong, has recognized its ‘Golden Pillar Awardees,’ not just for years of service but for a lifetime of dedication to justice. ‘The award is in grateful recognition of 50 years of distinguished and dedicated service in the legal profession, upholding the ideals of justice, integrity, and the rule

Caraga: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 13 (Caraga) arrested 42 suspects during the Sept. 11 to 14 Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) conducted by police field units in the region, an official said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, authorities also confiscated shabu worth PHP1,638,804.76 during the period, PRO-13 Director Brig. Gen. Marcial Mariano Magistrado IV stated in a statement. Of the total suspects arrested, 10 were considered high-value individuals while 32 were classified as street-level offenders. On Sept. 14, eight suspects were arrested, yielding 29.88 grams of shabu valued at PHP172,284, the PRO-13 chief added. The arrested suspects

Cabadbaran city: The Department of Agriculture-Caraga (DA-13) has turned over a PHP2.1 million livestock project to the Manhon Agriculture Cooperative (MACO) in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte as part of its Livestock Economic Enterprise Development (LEED) program. The project includes 1,000 ready-to-lay chickens, housing, feeds, drugs, and biologics, with DA-13 Regional Technical Director Rebecca Atega and MACO Chairperson Heracleo Asares leading the ceremony. According to Philippines News Agency, the LEED is being implemented under the National Livestock Program of the agency, which aims to strengthen the contribution of the livestock and poultry sub-sectors in increasing the income of farmers through

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has decided to cancel his planned trip to the United States to address pressing domestic issues rather than due to any threats to his life, as clarified by Malaca±ang on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro cited information from the National Security Council, confirming that there are no direct threats to Marcos’ life, aside from a previous threat from Vice President Sara Duterte. “There is no direct threat to the President’s life, but they will not be complacent in ensuring and providing security for the President,” Castro stated during