Day: September 17, 2025

Ilocos norte: Ilocos Norte officials are seeking assistance from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) regarding the planned airport project in Pagudpud aimed at stirring economic growth in the province. Through Provincial Resolution 042-2025, the Ilocos Norte Provincial Board is requesting the DOTr to conduct a feasibility study for the project. According to Philippines News Agency, Provincial Board member Marlon Ferdinand Sales, who hails from Pagudpud, sponsored the resolution at the Provincial Board Session Hall on Monday. He emphasized that Pagudpud, known for its pristine beaches, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, can attract more local and foreign tourists with the

Aurora: Bad weather brought by Tropical Depression Mirasol halted classes and caused flooding and a landslide which resulted in a temporary road closure, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the PDRRMC noted that light to moderate rains are affecting the central and southern parts of the province, while the northern municipalities of Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan are experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall. In Casiguran town, where Mirasol made landfall, a rain-induced landslide occurred near Pasaruboi Bridge in Barangay Cozo, prompting authorities to close the area for clearing operations. No casualties

Bacolod city: Six animal raisers associations in Negros Occidental have issued a joint manifesto expressing support for lifting the province’s 18-year-old ban on the entry of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), particularly Bt corn, through a regulatory ordinance currently being deliberated by the Provincial Board. The associations, including the Negros Occidental Hog Raisers Association, Negros Occidental Layers Association, Association of Broiler Integrators of Negros Occidental, Alliance of Hog Raisers Association of Negros Occidental, United Cattle Raisers Association in Negros, and Negros Occidental Swine Inseminators, released the manifesto through the provincial government on Tuesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, the groups expressed

Iloilo city: The local government has established a committee aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in project implementation across Iloilo City. Mayor Raisa Tre±as issued Executive Order No. 084, which led to the formation of the Iloilo City Infrastructure Coordination Committee. This committee is tasked with validating the feasibility of proposed projects and ensuring their alignment with the Iloilo City Comprehensive Land Use Plan. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative seeks to make government projects more effective and useful while aligning them with the city’s progressive vision. Mayor Tre±as emphasized that the committee would oversee projects from the conceptualization

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said two people have been arrested for alleged bribery in exchange for the withdrawal of an affidavit against suspects in the missing sabungeros (cockfight aficionados) case. According to Philippines News Agency, at a press conference at Camp Crame, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Director Maj. Gen. Robert Morico II stated that the two individuals, a man and a woman, were nabbed in an entrapment operation in Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal at about 11 a.m. on September 15. “We confirm that there is someone who wants to intervene in the said missing

Laguna: Laguna Governor Sol Aragones has mobilized relief operations for flood-stricken families in Bi±an City and ordered the suspension of classes in all levels across the province on Wednesday as Tropical Depression Mirasol approaches. According to Philippines News Agency, Provincial Information Officer Danilo Lucas announced that the Akay ni Gob Action Center has delivered assistance to 311 families staying in evacuation centers in Barangay Dela Paz, under the care of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). Relief operations have also reached Barangay Malaban, where 96 families have been displaced for nearly a month. Many evacuees, including children and