Day: September 23, 2025

Manila: Mixed results mark the Treasury bond (T-bond) auction on Tuesday as the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) fully awarded the reissued three-year Treasury bond and partially awarded the 20-year T-bond. With a remaining term of two years and seven months, the reissued three-year T-bond fetched an average rate of 5.605 percent, lower than the previous auction level. The auction was 3.8 times oversubscribed with total tenders amounting to PHP37.9 billion, of which the full program of PHP10 billion was accepted. According to Philippines News Agency, the reissued 20-year T-bond has a remaining life of 18 years and eight months.

Aurora: Vice Governor Isidro Pimentel Galban was formally sworn in as the new governor of Aurora on Tuesday morning, following the passing of Governor Reynante Tolentino on Monday. The oath-taking took place during the provincial flag-raising ceremony at the Capitol Grounds, officiated by Municipal Circuit Trial Court Baler-San Luis Judge Edith Cynthia Wee-Cabbat. According to Philippines News Agency, the solemn occasion was marked by the lowering of the Philippine flag to half-mast as employees and officials of the provincial government gathered in mourning. A mass was also celebrated to honor Tolentino’s memory and offer prayers for the repose of his

Davao: The Department of Agriculture-Davao (DA-11) announced Tuesday its recent transfer of PHP6.5 million worth of support to assist farmers in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. The assistance was facilitated through DA-11’s Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division and Livestock Program. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness, Marketing, and Consumer Affairs Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra personally handed over a PHP1.5 million hauling truck to the local government unit (LGU) of Kiblawan under the Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance Program. Additionally, PHP500,000 in cash was provided as extra capitalization for the consolidation and marketing of agricultural commodities, benefiting the Pasig Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries

Legazpi: The provincial government of Albay has suspended the exportation of all quarry materials sourced from the province to destinations outside the Bicol Region. In Executive Order No. 35, Governor Noel Rosal announced that the suspension is effective immediately and will remain in place until November 3. Exceptions to this prohibition may be granted on a case-by-case basis. According to Philippines News Agency, the order aims to regulate the quarry materials’ exportation for long-term sustainability, protect local use, and ensure a safe and stable environment. The executive order specifies that exemptions can be considered for quarry materials intended for national

Zamboanga city: Two suspected drug personalities were killed and a policeman was wounded during a law enforcement operation on Monday evening, as confirmed by local police officials on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the city, resulting in the deaths of two individuals identified only by their aliases, Lloyd, 45, and Melvin. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Fidel Fortaleza Jr., director of the Zamboanga City Police Office, reported that the wounded officer, Senior Master Sergeant Aljen Julkanain, is a member of the drug enforcement team of the Zamboanga City Police Station 11. Julkanain, along with Staff Sergeant Jayrome Olvido and