Day: October 22, 2025

Pasay city: Defending champion National University closed out its first round campaign in the UAAP women’s basketball tournament with an 83-54 victory over University of the East on Wednesday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Karl Ann Pingol finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and two assists for the Lady Bulldogs, who improved to 6-1 for second place. According to Philippines News Agency, Pingol scored eight points, while Angel Surada, Kristine Cayabyab, and Aloha Betanio also contributed in a 19-6 run that gave NU a 41-26 halftime lead. “We’re happy with the standing of

Manila: Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday expressed support for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) province-led agriculture and fisheries extension system (PAFES), describing it as a key step toward strengthening local agricultural governance. Data from the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) showed that as of June 2025, 74 of 76 provinces have signed memoranda of agreement under the PAFES program, while 73 have established Provincial Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Committees and 55 have completed their provincial extension plans. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform hearing, Pangilinan stressed the need to give more authority and

Butuan city: The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) has announced the launch of the ‘Grow Your Own Food Challenge,’ a vegetable gardening contest specifically for media members in Agusan del Norte and Butuan City. This initiative aims to engage media personnel in food production, encouraging them to grow their own produce as part of the nation’s ongoing efforts toward food sufficiency and security. According to Philippines News Agency, the contest is being carried out through DA-13’s Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section. The department acknowledged the crucial role that media play in spreading timely, accurate, and relevant agricultural

Manila: Ateneo de Manila University defeated the University of the Philippines, 3-0, in the UAAP Season 88 men’s badminton final at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Malate, Manila on Wednesday. The Blue Eagles relied on rookie JR Pandi to sweep the season and claim their sixth title overall. According to Philippines News Agency, Pandi, who recently returned from the World Junior Championships, secured victory in the first singles match against Jelo Albo with scores of 21-15, 21-19. Following this, Season 86 co-MVP Lyrden Laborte overcame Kervin Llanes in a challenging match, concluding with scores of 17-21, 21-15, 21-8. The

Legazpi: Bicol University (BU) will resume classes and sports activities for its 2025 Olympics on Thursday, following a two-day suspension due to an incident that sent several students to the hospital. Under Memorandum Order No. 392, athletes who are unwell or still recovering will not be compelled to participate in the games. According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday evening, students suffered suffocation and hyperventilation from the smoke coming from canisters used in gender reveal events, as part of the BU Hataw performance, a mass demonstration routine conducted in the BU Olympics yearly. The university will deep-clean and prepare the

Cotabato city: The Bangsamoro Parliament on Tuesday elected senior Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) leader Mohammad S. Yacob as its new speaker, replacing Pangalian Balindong, who died Oct. 2. Member of Parliament Yacob was unanimously elected to lead the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority in a special session presided over by Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua. According to Philippines News Agency, in his acceptance speech, Yacob vowed to lead the parliament with honesty, neutrality, and respect for the rule of law. “I will uphold the sacred principles of moral governance as both a standard and a shield,” said Yacob, who also