Day: September 23, 2025

Sibalom: The new PHP50-million public utility terminal in Sibalom town is aimed at reducing traffic congestion in the town proper while providing convenience for commuters. Engineer Henry Vedra, Officer-in-Charge of the Sibalom Municipal Economic Enterprise and Development Office (MEEDO), announced in an interview that the terminal’s construction has been completed. According to Philippines News Agency, the terminal is situated on a 1.8-hectare lot in Barangay District III, approximately 1.5 kilometers from the town center. Vedra noted that the terminal will address the traffic buildup caused by the influx of people attending the night market held every Monday to Tuesday. With

Manila: The House Committee on Appropriations has given the green light with amendments to House Bill 4058, which is the proposed PHP6.793-trillion General Appropriations Bill for the fiscal year 2026. According to Philippines News Agency, the committee, led by Nueva Ecija 1st District Representative Mikaela Angela Suansing, also approved the committee report detailing the Budget Amendment and Review Subcommittee’s (BARSc) decision to reallocate PHP255.53 billion. This budget was originally slashed from the flood control projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The reallocation aims to prioritize sectors such as education, health, and agriculture. During the executive committee

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Tuesday said it is conducting “rapid damage assessment and needs analysis” (RDANA) to determine the extent of destruction caused by Super Typhoon Nando, which barreled through Northern Luzon on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, OCD spokesperson Junie Castillo reported on PTV-4’s “Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon” that the assessment and submission of reports are currently underway as the weather has improved. Initial assessments indicate that approximately 44,000 families, or 159,000 individuals, primarily from the Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa regions, have been affected by the typhoon. The initial damage reports have

Eastern visayas: The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Eastern Visayas has formed an Environment Committee to integrate environmental sustainability and climate resilience into the region’s development agenda. According to Philippines News Agency, Department of Economy, Planning and Development Regional Director Meylene Rosales, acting RDC chairperson, stated in an interview that the committee’s establishment aims to create an inclusive and multi-sectoral approach to environmental governance. The committee, established under Executive Order No. 82 and RDC Eastern Visayas Resolution No. 54, includes members from national government agencies, local government units, and the private sector. Rosales emphasized that the formal constitution of the

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday reported ‘significant progress’ in its use of artificial intelligence (AI) under the Education Center for AI Research (ECAIR). This followed the release of ECAIR’s midyear report, which highlighted improvements in several digital tools, including Project TALINO, Project DUNONG, and Project SALIKSEEK. According to Philippines News Agency, Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that AI has helped the agency enhance transparency by setting up a data-driven system. ‘Hindi lamang ito tungkol sa teknolohiya, kundi sa pagtutuwid ng ating sistema (This is not just about technology, but also reforming the system),’ he said. ‘Kapag malinaw

Eastern visayas: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified its soil testing program in Eastern Visayas to expand the understanding of soil health and provide accurate recommendations to farmers in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA regional office announced in a news release that the deployment of the mobile soils laboratory (MSL) has enabled the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) to conduct hands-on training aimed at enhancing the skills of technical personnel in soil testing and analysis. This initiative is designed to improve local expertise and ensure that mobile laboratories deliver fast, reliable, and science-based