Day: October 7, 2025

Manila: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recently enforced the closure of three resorts operating without proper permits within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL). This action is aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the protected area. According to Philippines News Agency, the DENR issued a cease and desist order (CDO) to Danum Baker Resort, Erin’s Place, and Lihim na Batis, all located in Baras, Rizal. These three resorts were among nine establishments previously served with either a CDO or a Show Cause Order (SCO) for operating within the protected landscape without the necessary permits.

Mandaluyong city: Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Eastern Visayas are targeting at least PHP43 million in sales during a five-day trade fair in Metro Manila later this week. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced that the Bahandi Eastern Visayas Trade Fair will take place at SM Megamall from October 9 to 13, providing local producers an opportunity to connect with institutional buyers from Metro Manila and other regions. According to Philippines News Agency, at least 141 MSMEs from Eastern Visayas’ six provinces, along with six creative visual artists, will participate in this annual trade fair held

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday awarded cash incentives to Filipino medalists who excelled in the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025, in recognition of their performance in various technical and vocational skills. Marcos announced the granting of cash rewards from the Office of the President (OP) during a meeting with WorldSkills ASEAN medalists at Malaca±an Palace in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos announced cash incentives of PHP100,000 for gold, PHP80,000 for silver, PHP60,000 for bronze, and PHP50,000 for medallion recipients. He expressed pride in the achievements of the Filipino competitors, highlighting the significance of their success

Kalinga: Behind every colorful weave crafted by Kalinga’s Indigenous Peoples (IP) lies a story of resilience, hope, and survival. For 30-year-old Chester Lakisa, weaving became his family’s lifeline. ‘Weaving saved us,’ he said in an interview over the weekend, recalling how he and his wife turned to the craft after an accident left him with an amputated leg. Once a construction worker in La Trinidad, Lakisa was electrocuted while welding, losing his right leg but surviving against the odds. ‘Who would employ someone like me who cannot move properly? We were already having a problem getting funds for survival and

Cebu: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) regional office here has deployed its mobile kitchen to Cebu province to support families badly affected by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake. According to Philippines News Agency, the mobile kitchen arrived in Cebu on Monday and is manned by nine staff from the DSWD-Eastern Visayas field office, as stated by regional information officer Jonalyndie Chua. It is deployed in Daanbatayan, Cebu’s northernmost town of 20 villages. ‘The deployment of this mobile kitchen is part of the whole-of-nation approach in responding to the needs of those affected by the earthquake. These specialized