Day: October 1, 2025

Manila: National University Nazareth School drubbed University of Santos, 85-63, Wednesday to stay perfect in the UAAP Season 88 boys’ basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila. Dean Tria led the charge for NUNS with an impressive performance, scoring 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting, alongside four assists, three steals, two rebounds, and a block, propelling the team to the top of the standings alongside Adamson University, both maintaining a 3-0 record. According to Philippines News Agency, David Sabareza contributed significantly with 13 points, seven assists, seven steals, and six rebounds. Nick Pe±a added 11 points, four rebounds, and

Dumaguete: An upcoming full-scale disaster response simulation exercise (SIMEX) by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in Negros Oriental will reassure the public of their safety and security, an official said Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Frank Mua±a Jr., air terminal supervisor and vice chairperson of the Aerodrome Safety and Security Advisory Council at the Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport, stated in a press briefing that the SIMEX on Oct. 8 will bring together key players from the government and private sectors in disaster response. Mua±a highlighted that while regular safety drills and related activities started last year, this is

Cebu: A 60-day price freeze is now in place for basic commodities in Cebu to protect residents affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake Tuesday night. This, after the Cebu Provincial Board declared a state of calamity Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press release, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said its monitoring teams have been deployed to inspect markets, verify prices, and ensure an adequate supply of goods. ‘The enforcement is aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to fully mobilize all government efforts for the relief and rescue of affected residents,’ it said. DTI

Quezon city: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) on Wednesday marked the opening of National Shelter Month 2025 by highlighting key achievements under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program, the administration’s flagship housing initiative. According to Philippines News Agency, in his keynote address delivered by Senior Undersecretary Sharon Faith Paquiz, DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling underscored two major milestones that signaled progress in addressing the country’s housing needs. The first was the approval of a memorandum of agreement with the University of the Philippines (UP), which will launch the pilot

Masbate city: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday provided more than PHP48 million worth of assistance to 9,000 residents of Masbate province affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong last week. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, alongside Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma, visited the affected communities and led the distribution of aid at the Nursery Elementary School in Masbate City. According to Philippines News Agency, DOLE distributed over PHP29.8 million in Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) wages to 6,455 beneficiaries from 11 municipalities, including San Pascual, Aroroy, and Balud. An additional 446 workers from other areas will be