Day: September 17, 2025

Cabadbaran city: A total of 1,500 seedlings of various species were planted during a simultaneous tree planting activity in Barangay Puting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. The event, held in time for the celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, was led by the Civil Service Commission in the Caraga Region (CSC-13) and joined by 600 government workers from various line agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, the CSC-13 emphasized the role of government workers beyond their official duties, highlighting their contribution to nation-building. In a statement, CSC-13 remarked, ‘Our servant heroes proved once more that we are

Baguio: The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Cordillera region has assured that sayote grown here is safe and free from preservatives. The statement came after a social media post alleged that sayote from Baguio is infused with formalin to prolong its freshness. According to Philippines News Agency, the department firmly denied this allegation, stating in a social media post that no formalin or any harmful substance is applied to Baguio sayote. They emphasized that sayote is a naturally hardy vegetable that can last up to one month at room temperature when freshly harvested, particularly under the cool climate of

Manila: The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) announced on Wednesday the upcoming launch of the Innovation Hub (iHub) in Misamis Occidental province. According to Philippines News Agency, the launch of the iHub is one of the highlights of the Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), which is scheduled to take place at Bayfront Arena in Oroquieta City from October 1 to 3. The facility is designed as a collaborative space intended for innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to develop solutions that address local challenges. The iHub in Misamis Occidental will be the second such facility

Manila: The Senate unanimously concurred, with 22 affirmative votes, in the ratification of the landmark Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). According to Philippines News Agency, the accord, also known as the ‘High Seas Treaty,’ is the first legally binding framework to safeguard marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction and the third implementing agreement under the 1982 UNCLOS. It was adopted by the international community in 2023 after nearly two decades of negotiations. Senator Imee Marcos,

Davao city: The Department of Trade and Industry in the Davao Region (DTI-11) has announced its partnership with the provincial government of Davao Occidental to champion youth entrepreneurship and tourism development. According to Philippines News Agency, Candido Limikid, program manager of the DTI-Davao Occidental Program Management Office (DTI-DOPMO), expressed gratitude to the provincial government for its efforts in crafting initiatives that promote entrepreneurship among young people. Limikid said the provincial local government unit (PLGU) highlighted the role of youth leadership and tourism in driving local development during the recent Provincial Linggo ng Kabataan 2025, held in Sarangani town. The event