Day: October 11, 2025

Manila: The trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwesterly windflow will bring rains over several parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that the southwesterly windflow will cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms in Palawan, Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Zamboanga Peninsula, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. According to Philippines News Agency, the trough of the LPA will result in similar weather conditions in Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, and Occidental Mindoro. PAGASA warned

Talavera: More than 900 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Nueva Ecija received renewed hope and freedom from debt as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) granted PHP24.6 million in debt relief through the issuance of Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCROM) during a ceremonial distribution held at the Talavera National High School Gym in Barangay Pag-Asa, Talavera on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, leading the activity was DAR Undersecretary for Field Operations Kazel Celeste, who emphasized that the government’s condonation program is a key step in freeing farmers from decades of debt and helping them achieve genuine

Baguio: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Baguio is proposing the establishment of 20 additional polling centers to alleviate congestion in current voting areas. This initiative aims to address the increasing number of registered voters in the city. According to Philippines News Agency, Baguio Election Officer, lawyer John Paul Martin, emphasized that the proposal is intended to enhance the voting experience for citizens. Martin noted the success of the May 2025 midterm elections, suggesting that the new centers would contribute to a smoother and more efficient voting process. The proposed locations for the new polling centers include Irisan National High