Day: October 6, 2025

La trinidad: The municipal government of La Trinidad has mandated an immediate cessation of all excavation and construction activities in the areas of Piripin Bato and Dreamland, Barangay Pico. This decision follows inspections revealing that these activities have been contributing to frequent flooding in the capital town. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Roderick Awingan issued Executive Order No. 81-2025, instructing individuals and groups involved in illegal excavation and construction to halt operations until they acquire the necessary permits and clearances. Awingan highlighted that development activities in the specified areas have been causing flash floods in Upper Bayabas during heavy

Sagay city: Officials from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Science High School (DOST-PSHS) System conducted a site inspection in Negros Occidental to select a location for a new campus, which is anticipated to be completed by 2027. Sagay City Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva announced that he hosted the delegation led by PSHS System Executive Director Dr. Ronnalee Ortega and DOST-Negros Occidental Provincial Director Allan Francis Dara-ug during their visit on September 29. According to Philippines News Agency, Sagay City and San Carlos City are under consideration as potential sites for the new campus. In Sagay City, the local government

Panay: The much-awaited Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Bridges will proceed as planned, the top official of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) in Western Visayas confirmed on Monday. In a media interview, DEPDev Regional Director Arecio Casing Jr. stated that the Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) central office will go ahead with their activities. According to Philippines News Agency, Casing clarified that there are no reports indicating that the Korean government has withdrawn its support. He suggested that reports citing the withdrawal might be related to a different project, which did

Bicol: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) reported Monday the arrest of the region’s two most wanted individuals following separate manhunt operations conducted over the weekend. PRO-5 chief, Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr., said the number one and number two most wanted persons were apprehended in Cavite and Masbate provinces, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, the number one regional most wanted person, known by the alias ‘Gerry,’ 25, of Paracale, Camarines Norte, was arrested in General Trias, Cavite, for the crime of murder, for which no bail was recommended. The individual ranked as the number two regional most

Manila: Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Monday commended public school teachers for their unwavering dedication to helping learners recover from the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu and the series of typhoons that struck Northern Luzon and the Bicol Region. Angara made the statement as he joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the culmination of the National Teachers’ Month celebration, held alongside World Teachers’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Angara lauded the resilience of teachers who ‘continue to serve’ despite the challenges brought by natural calamities. ‘Our teachers have been the first to step up in every crisis, ensuring