Day: October 8, 2025

Iloilo: The provincial government of Iloilo is set to provide PHP5 million as financial assistance to Cebu in the aftermath of a recent earthquake. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. announced during a press conference that the funds for this donation have been allocated from the province’s existing donation resources. “I signed it yesterday. We will check if it has been issued,” the governor confirmed, expressing the urgency of the matter. The intention is to dispatch the aid through Cebu’s provincial government within the week. In a related development, Iloilo’s city government is also considering sending its

Mactan: The National Security Council (NSC) has hailed the first-ever joint activity between the Philippine and Japanese militaries under the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) as a “strategic milestone.” The ongoing exercise, named “Doshin-Bayanihan 5-25,” signifies a significant step in operationalizing the RAA. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement was signed and ratified by the Philippines in 2024 and received approval from the Japanese Diet in June this year, coming into effect last month. The Doshin-Bayanihan 5-25 training exercise, which focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR), involves units from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Japan Air

Manila: A religious group on Wednesday thumbed down the call for snap elections. In a statement, the Clergy for Good Governance (CGG) said it is not in favor of the proposal of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, which, the latter claimed, is aimed at regaining public trust for the government. According to Philippines News Agency, the CGG, composed of bishops, priests, nuns, and laity who advocate for good governance, emphasized that the Philippines requires truth, justice, and a conversion of hearts rather than a snap election. They argued that no resignation or political maneuvering could rectify the injustice faced by the

Manila: Senator Pia Cayetano said on Wednesday she is carefully weighing whether to accept the chairmanship of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, citing her current responsibilities as head of two major committees and the heavy workload that comes with the post. According to Philippines News Agency, Cayetano is among the five senators shortlisted by Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III for the position following the resignation of Senator Panfilo Lacson. She said her name was mentioned during the Senate majority caucus, but clarified that no formal offer has been made. ‘Hindi madaling umoo sa mga ganyang bagong posisyon (It’s not

Bulacan: Bulacan has launched the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Champion contest, the first of its kind in Region 3, aimed at institutionalizing regulatory excellence, advancing digital transformation and fostering innovation among local government units. According to Philippines News Agency, the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO) led the launching at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center. Gov. Daniel R. Fernando and Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary and Director General Ernesto V. Perez, together with participating agencies and business partners, led the ceremonial signing of the EODB Pledge Wall to signify their commitment to the program. Fernando assured that