Day: September 23, 2025

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

South cotabato: A national awardee of the government’s 2025 Gawad Dangal ng Bayan Award on Tuesday urged co-workers in government to serve more than what their jobs require. Romel Tison Evangelio, an Administrative Aide III (Driver I) from South Cotabato, said serving the provincial government with dedication and genuine service is rewarding. According to Philippines News Agency, working beyond office hours, putting in extra time for his co-workers in the provincial government, and taking on tasks that others would not dare to do made Evangelio one of this year’s Civil Service Commission (CSC) Gawad Dangal national winners. The Gawad Dangal

Cagayan de oro: The local government on Tuesday confiscated almost 300 kilograms of foul-smelling chicken meat that were about to be sold in public markets. Led by the City Veterinary Office (CVO), personnel intercepted the spoiled dressed chicken after receiving complaints from consumers. According to Philippines News Agency, CVO chief Dr. Helen Ann Tacandong stated that the meat was separated and properly disposed of by burying it in an undisclosed area. She also urged consumers to be vigilant when purchasing poultry products, advising them to always look for the meat inspection certificate to ensure that the meat has passed the