Day: October 7, 2025

Manila: Incoming Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced his intention to make the Office of the Ombudsman more transparent and accessible to the general public. He emphasized the need for openness in the office’s operations during a press briefing at the Department of Justice (DOJ). According to Philippines News Agency, Remulla expressed his plans to establish a media office to facilitate more interviews and news dissemination from the Ombudsman’s office. He stressed that people are seeking transparency and accountability, which necessitates increased communication about the office’s activities. Remulla, who is scheduled to take his oath on Thursday, highlighted the Ombudsman’s role

Cebu: The Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) announced that its services have resumed in Cebu and Masbate, along with the distribution of monetary aid to sectors affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) and the magnitude 6.9 earthquake. According to Philippines News Agency, LANDBANK President and Chief Executive Officer Lynette Ortiz emphasized that these efforts are aimed at supporting recovery in the impacted areas. Ortiz stated, “LANDBANK stands ready to deliver both immediate and sustained financial lifelines to our fellow Filipinos in Cebu and Masbate.” The bank’s emergency support programs ensure that all affected sectors, including farmers,

Manila: The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) unveiled Tuesday the parade uniform of the Philippine delegation for the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand on Dec. 9. According to Philippines News Agency, athletes and officials will be clad in parade uniforms crafted by designer Avel Bacudio. POC president Abraham Tolentino stated, “Any, if not all of Avel’s designs, are always dedicated and reflective of our country,” in a news release. Athletes will don red parade uniforms, while officials and coaches will wear blue. Both uniforms are intricately designed, featuring the Philippine flag on

Negros occidental: Negros Occidental province and Bacolod City registered economic growth in 2024, although slower compared to their performance in 2023, data released Tuesday by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. The economic data were presented by the PSA during the Provincial Product Accounts Dissemination Forum here. According to Philippines News Agency, PSA-Negros Occidental chief statistical specialist Diesah Biaco said the economy of Negros Occidental grew by 5.1 percent in 2024, valued at PHP277.19 billion. However, the growth was slower than its 7.0 percent in 2023, with a value of PHP263.76 billion. Services contributed 51.8 percent share to the province’s

Manila: The government currently has PHP182 billion in available funds to enhance disaster response and rehabilitation efforts, following recent calamities in the country, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced. As the chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Gatchalian emphasized the importance of utilizing these funds efficiently to rebuild affected areas and support communities in need. According to Philippines News Agency, the allocated funds include PHP7 billion from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund, PHP6.4 billion from the Quick Response Fund, PHP287 million from the Disaster Response Operations Fund of the Office of Civil Defense, PHP15 billion from the Local