Day: October 21, 2025

Marikina: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has announced this year’s winners of the Tagsanay Award, recognizing the most outstanding technical vocational trainers, during a ceremony held in Marikina on Monday afternoon. Wie Ann Fajardo, a Front Office Services NC II trainer from Region VI, emerged as the overall champion, receiving a PHP25,000 cash prize. According to Philippines News Agency, Fajardo excelled in various competition categories, showcasing impressive instructional skills, creativity, and a strong grasp of TVET (technical and vocational education and training) principles. The first and second runners-up were Robert Revilla of Aparri Polytechnic Institute and Ronald

Manila: The criminal complaint against businessman Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang and other individuals concerning the disappearance of cockfight enthusiasts has been submitted for resolution, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. DOJ spokesperson Raphael Martinez stated that the panel of prosecutors will now assess if there is “a prima facie case” to present before the courts. According to Philippines News Agency, Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Charlie Guhit mentioned that over four dozen respondents implicated in the alleged disappearance had filed their counter-affidavits. Guhit noted, “The panel of prosecutors declared the preliminary investigation submitted for resolution after the complainants decided not to reply

Manila: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental said it is consistently tracking consumer goods prices as the holiday season approaches to prevent unwarranted hikes beyond recommended retail prices. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI-Negros Oriental spokesperson Krystle Jade Bato mentioned that the central office instructed them as early as September to monitor prices, particularly for products in high demand during the Christmas season. “As early as September, we were instructed by our Consumer Advocacy Bureau to monitor the prices of Noche Buena items, such as cheese, spaghetti pasta, milk and similar products,” Bato said. She added

Capiz: The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (provincial board) of Capiz approved a resolution declaring the province under a state of calamity. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) head Shiela Artillero stated that, upon the recommendation of the PDRRM council and Governor Fredenil Castro, the province fulfilled the requirements set by the national DRRMC through Memorandum No.60. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision followed a rapid damage and need assessment (RDANA) which revealed that 216 out of 573 barangays were affected. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 6 (Western Visayas) reported that as of noon on Tuesday,

Milan: More than 2,700 government transactions were accommodated for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) during the Bagong Bayani ng Mundo-OFW Serbisyo Caravan and Alagang OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) Caravan led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos held from Oct. 15 to 16 in Milan, Italy. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 2,726 transactions were completed over two days as government agencies brought key services directly to the Filipino community in Italy. ‘Pinasinayaan ng Unang Ginang Marie Louise ‘Liza’ Araneta-Marcos and pagbubukas ng caravan sa Milan. Kasama sa caravan ang labing-isang ahensya ng pamahalaan at isang NGO sa pagbibigay ng