Day: October 15, 2025

Sibalom: The Sibalom Water District (SWD) is set to provide its hydrants as water sources during emergencies, particularly in the event of earthquakes. SWD General Manager Jonathan De Gracia announced in an interview that six strategically located water hydrants would be accessible to supply water during critical situations such as fires or mass casualties in hospitals. According to Philippines News Agency, De Gracia emphasized that water from these hydrants would be offered free of charge during emergencies. This initiative is part of SWD’s broader strategy to enhance emergency preparedness for incidents like earthquakes, which have historically impacted the region. The

Quezon city: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed its support for a cooperation agreement between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG), stating that it ‘just might deter’ China’s assertive activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro discussed the potential benefits of the agreement during an interview at the 7th Katipunan Conference. Despite the DFA’s past criticisms of the CCG’s activities, Lazaro noted that the collaboration could serve as a deterrent to further aggressive actions. She emphasized the importance of diplomacy and continuous

Manila: Bargain hunting on Wednesday lifted the local bourse’s main index for the third straight day, and the peso finished stronger against the US dollar, even touching the 57-level mid-trade. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) rose 0.29 percent to 6,094.10 points, and the broader All Shares by 0.06 percent to 3,670.88 points. According to Philippines News Agency, half of the sectoral indices also gained during the day, namely Mining and Oil, 1.15 percent; Services, 1.13 percent; and Financials, 0.69 percent. On the other hand, Property fell 0.87 percent; Holding Firms, 0.21 percent; and Industrial, 0.07 percent. Volume reached 2.58

Bacolod: The Negros Occidental provincial government received seed allocation, amounting to PHP71.33 million for the 2026 dry season, from the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) -Seed Program. A total of 81,054 bags, at 20 kilos per bag, certified seeds will be distributed to farmers across the province with an estimated coverage area of 37,369 hectares. According to Philippines News Agency, Dina Genzola, officer-in-charge of the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), mentioned in an interview on Wednesday that the distribution started during the kick-in ceremony hosted by Sagay City

Bacolod: The City Tourism Development Office has established over 30 tourism information desks across Bacolod to enhance the experience for visitors attending the 46th MassKara Festival, particularly during the key events from October 17 to 19. According to Philippines News Agency, the information desks are strategically placed in 25 hotels, four shopping malls, Bredco Port at the Reclamation Area, and Bacolod-Silay Airport. Ma. Teresa Manalili, the chief tourism operations officer, stated that these desks are designed to provide tourists with easy access to reliable information about the festival and various city attractions. “It’s our way of bringing assistance closer to