Day: September 18, 2025

Tacloban: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office has partnered with 35 higher education institutions (HEIs) and training centers to establish job placement offices (JPOs) on campuses across Region 8. This initiative aims to institutionalize employment facilitation services in colleges and vocational schools within the region’s six provinces. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE regional information officer Norma Rae Costimiano emphasized the importance of these JPOs in aligning with the government’s mission of advancing full, decent, and productive employment. The initiative reflects DOLE’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with academic institutions to create employment support systems for the youth.

Iloilo city: The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) is appealing for a peaceful and orderly conduct of the Sept. 21 ‘Trillion Peso March.’ ICPO spokesperson Maj. Shella Mae Sangrines announced that despite the lifting of the ‘no permit, no rally’ policy for this event, three groups have opted to secure permits for their participation in the rally scheduled for Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Sangrines expressed approval of this decision, emphasizing that it enables the police to deploy the necessary personnel to maintain peace and order while ensuring the safety of the participants. She affirmed the readiness of

Sibagat: The Department of Agriculture (DA) 13 (Caraga), through the Bureau of Animal Industry, distributed 50 heads of cattle to the same number of farmers in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur on Wednesday as part of a regional initiative to promote organic livestock farming. The beneficiaries, residents of six barangays including Culambugan, New Tubigon, Anahawan, Afga, Poblacion, and Ilihan, were chosen based on their ability to raise cattle in pasture areas that are free from chemical contamination. According to Philippines News Agency, the PHP2.5 million worth of cattle were released under a dispersal scheme where the local government unit (LGU) identifies

Ninh binh: The local campaign opposing the proposed ordinance allowing the entry of living genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Negros Occidental has gained broad global backing, with 51 organizations from nearly 20 countries expressing support at the ongoing 8th Organic Asia Congress in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. In a statement on Thursday, Edgardo Uychiat, co-convenor of GMO-Free Negros Coalition and president of Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Foundation, thanked the international organic community for standing with the Negrense advocates in their unwavering commitment to a GMO-free Negros. According to Philippines News Agency, Uychiat highlighted that the messages of support

Bacolod city: This city, the 2024 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) among the provincial highly urbanized cities, is eyeing recognition after making it to the competition’s shortlist again this year. According to Philippines News Agency, on Thursday, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) announced that Bacolod, together with Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan, and Iloilo, is included in the Top 5 LGUs under the City Level 1B for the 2025 Most Business-Friendly LGU Awards. The PCCI highlighted that these cities have demonstrated leadership in advancing local economic development, promoting competitiveness, and creating a business-friendly environment that benefits communities and