Day: October 6, 2025

Manila: The oversupply of residential condominium units, due in part to the exit of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), has brought down gains from rental properties. According to Philippines News Agency, Roy Golez, Leechiu Property Consultants director for research and consultancy, said a decline in rental rates against pre-pandemic levels is most prevalent in the Manila Bay area, which includes Para±aque and Pasay cities. Citing the third quarter 2025 Philippine Property Market Report during a briefing in Makati City Monday, Golez noted that the average rent per square meter declined by 52 percent in the bay area compared to the

Guangzhou: A colorful and lively celebration of friendship was recently held at Jingshi Aoyuan Nanao Experimental School, Guangzhou city, Guangdong province, southern China, as the Philippine Consulate General in the city launched the ‘Building Bridges’ initiative, a special program as part of the Language Month and the 50th anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. Thirty selected students participated in the activities that introduced, not only Philippine games and riddles, but also the deeper spirit of culture and unity championed by the two countries. According to Philippines News Agency, Patintero, Luksong Tinik, and Sipa

Manila: Government system reforms and strengthening of institutions are advocated as superior options to resignation demands by elected officials, according to the Makati Business Club (MBC) on Monday night. According to Philippines News Agency, MBC emphasized that replacing individuals in power will not result in enduring improvements in national governance. Instead, the organization highlighted the necessity to reform systems, fortify institutions, and enhance the functioning of democracy. The MBC suggested that changes such as implementing the anti-dynasty law, modifying bank secrecy laws, and enacting the Freedom of Information Act are crucial steps in achieving these goals. The statement further elucidated

Agusan del sur: Four Chinese nationals were arrested in Agusan del Sur last week for immigration violations linked to illegal mining, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported on Monday. The four were arrested after operatives from the Regional Intelligence Operations Unit 13 implemented a mission order on Oct. 1 in coordination with the Philippine National Police and government intelligence forces. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspects, who were brought to the Agusan del Sur Provincial Jail for temporary safekeeping, will face charges for violations of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 for misrepresentation and working without valid visas. In

Batac city: The Philippine Carabao Center is expanding its carabao upgrading program to the different towns of Ilocos Norte with the help of local government units (LGUs) to boost rural income. Interviewed in Batac City on Monday, Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) director Joel Cabading reported that carabao milk production in the Ilocos Region has doubled in the past three years. According to Philippines News Agency, from 50,000 liters per year, the region is now producing 100,000 liters, and this achievement was reached by October. Cabading credited the national government’s program on genetically improving the Philippine carabao breed, which has produced