Day: October 6, 2025

Bicol: The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) has announced the schedule for the Kadiwa ng Pangulo stores, also known as Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, across several provinces in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the first Kadiwa schedule took place in Talisay, Camarines Norte on Monday. Additional stores will be set up at Camp Simeon Ola in Legazpi City and in Guinobatan in Albay on October 7. The schedule continues with markets in Canaman, Camarines Sur on October 8, and in Malinao, Albay on October 9 and 10. On

Manila: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is partnering with the Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) in a significant move toward modernizing government services. According to Philippines News Agency, in a meeting on Monday DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling discussed with key officials from the LandBank the department’s digitalization plan and streamlining efforts. At the forefront of the discussions was DHSUD’s plan to adopt online payment systems for public transactions through LandBank’s digital platform. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency, transparency, and convenience in government services. Aliling is aiming for the

Manila: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday assured there was no ashfall or indication of magma movement following Kanlaon Volcano’s brief ash emission on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the 18-minute activity produced a 500-meter-high plume but did not cause ashfall in nearby areas, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol said during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing. The volcano remains under Alert Level 2, which signifies a moderate level of unrest, indicating that phreatic or steam-driven eruptions are possible. Bacolcol reminded the public to refrain from entering the four-kilometer permanent danger zone of the volcano. “Stay calm,

Manila: The multisectoral Allied Mangrove Planting Organizations (AMPO) has planted over 1.3 million mangroves in Negros Oriental in the past decade in an effort to combat climate change and safeguard the environment. AMPO is a coalition of like-minded non-governmental groups, government agencies, and individuals dedicated to protecting the environment and reforesting Negros Island’s coastlines, Southeast Asian countries, and Japan, lead collaborator Sidney Lee said in an interview on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, AMPO started planting and rehabilitating mangroves in 2015, spearheaded by the Negros Oriental Association of ROTC Corps Commanders, after observing the dwindling sea forest in Tanjay

Bicol: The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) in Bicol has launched a series of free activities aimed at promoting the region’s rich history, culture, and artistry as part of Museums and Galleries Month. Jesseshan Aycocho, NMP-Bicol museum information officer, said the event is themed “Resilient Museums and Galleries: Educating for Preparedness and Recovery.” According to Philippines News Agency, the theme is particularly timely, as one of the activities involves discussing the history of the Cagsawa Ruins, which symbolizes the resilience of Bicolanos. Over 60 participants, including representatives from the local government of Daraga, certified local tour guides, and selected