Day: October 9, 2025

Taguig city: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque on Thursday affirmed that businesses in Taguig City People’s Market are adhering to the government’s suggested retail prices (SRPs). According to Philippines News Agency, this announcement followed a price monitoring activity conducted by teams from the DTI and the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the said market. The initiative aimed to ensure that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) remain low and affordable for consumers. The monitoring covered items such as canned goods, processed milk, coffee, noodles, and condiments, alongside items in the wet market. The inspection

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the licenses of both drivers involved in a viral road rage incident along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) – Ortigas for 90 days. This decision comes in the wake of an altercation that captured widespread attention on social media. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that, in addition to the preventive suspension, the LTO has summoned both drivers for further investigation. The incident has drawn attention due to its alignment with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote discipline on the road and adherence to

Manila: The Philippine government is responding well to the continued technological innovation by including in its development plan policies for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in its processes, an official of an online course provider said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, citing a January 2025 jobs report of the World Economic Forum, Ashutosh Gupta, Coursera India and Asia Pacific Managing Director, in a briefing, said around 38 percent of key skills in the Philippines will change in the next five years. This, he said, requires that both the government and the companies upskill their people to be able

Cebu: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has dispatched emergency relief to communities affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, the urgent humanitarian response was organized through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with relevant local authorities. The assistance includes the delivery of relief supplies to support the Philippine government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the disaster. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, chairperson of the UAE Aid Agency, emphasized the UAE’s role in humanitarian relief, particularly in providing immediate assistance to those affected by natural disasters. He stated, ‘The UAE is committed to

Manila: The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced a significant advancement in its disaster preparedness measures through the launch of the PlanSmart for Safe Schools platform and a comprehensive safety guidebook. This initiative is a response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to enhance disaster resilience and preparedness in the nation’s public schools. According to Philippines News Agency, the PlanSmart for Safe Schools is a web-based application designed to integrate hazard and risk data from the GeoRiskPH system. This platform will enable schools to create contingency plans that comply with standards established by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)