Day: October 11, 2025

Manila: The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is in the process of finalizing the donation of the Government Communications Academy (GCA) located in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, to the Northern Bukidnon State College. This development marks a significant transition for the educational facility, originally a PCO-led initiative. According to Philippines News Agency, PCO Acting Secretary Dave Gomez stated that the donation process is nearing completion. The initiative is expected to provide substantial benefits to the students of Northern Bukidnon State College. Gomez noted the importance of aligning the PCO’s activities with its core responsibilities, highlighting that the Presidential Communications Operations Office, the

Manila: Luxury travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) has recognized Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao as among the world’s top islands in its 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The islands earned high rankings on the Asia list, securing the 4th, 5th, and 7th spots respectively, alongside other renowned beach destinations such as Phº Qu?c in Vietnam and Phuket in Thailand. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey results were based on votes cast by the magazine’s readers in the United Kingdom and were published on CNT’s website on October 7. Boracay achieved a score of 90.54, placing it among the ‘Top Islands:

Buenavista: Despite the twin strong earthquakes on Friday, the Indigenous Peoples Games – Mindanao Leg commenced on Saturday morning in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. Thirty delegates from different towns in the province convened at Buenavista Central Elementary School grounds for the opening ceremony. The participants are from the three main tribes of Agusan del Norte — Higaonon, Manobo, and Mamanwa. According to Philippines News Agency, precautionary measures are being implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants and stakeholders of the IP Games – Mindanao Leg. This announcement came from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in

Manila: Defending champion National University (NU) Bulldogs launched their UAAP Season 88 men’s badminton campaign with a decisive 4-1 victory over Adamson University at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Malate. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bulldogs leveraged their experienced players from last year’s championship team to overpower the Falcons. Former national team standout James Villarante, in tandem with John Benedict Gam, secured a 21-14, 21-17 win against Adamson’s Gabrielle Ganoy and Noel Hernandez Jr. Reigning MVP Lanz Zafra defeated Kyrik Roldan with scores of 21-8, 21-6, while MJ Perez emerged victorious against John Russel Oliveros, 21-19, 21-12, in

Bacoor city: Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) operatives arrested two individuals and seized from them alleged illicit vape products worth PHP12 million in a police operation in Barangay Molino 3, Bacoor City, Cavite. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG Director, Maj. Gen. Robert Morico II, stated that the suspects, identified as Dante, 34, and Juliana, 21, were caught in the act of selling and trading prohibited vape products. These products contained flavors other than plain tobacco or plain menthol and were found to contain substances that are toxic and addictive. The CIDG operatives confiscated 40 master cases of ‘Chill