Day: October 23, 2025

Manila: Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has reminded all officials and employees that they are strictly prohibited from engaging in or participating in any form of gambling. In a memorandum, Nepomuceno reiterated his earlier order against gambling during office hours issued in connection with the order of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum emphasizes the BOC’s commitment to integrity and discipline by prohibiting all officials and employees from engaging in any form of gambling, including online betting. This directive specifically bans entering casinos, gambling dens, cockpit arenas, or similar venues. The prohibition

Vintar: Some 500 garlic farmers in Vintar, Ilocos Norte are among the first beneficiaries of a newly opened multi-purpose warehouse with a solar dryer in Barangay San Jose that is anticipated to enhance productivity and minimize post-harvest losses. In an interview, Vintar municipal agriculturist Maricel Serrano noted that “full utilization” of the warehouse is expected early next year, coinciding with the harvest season. According to Philippines News Agency, the warehouse is projected to extend the viability of produce by at least 50 percent and reduce post-harvest losses by five percent. The PHP11.4 million warehouse project was financed through a collaboration

Manila: The low pressure area (LPA) last spotted 370 kilometers north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 hours, the weather bureau said Wednesday. “It is still far from the landmass so it is not yet affecting the country’s weather condition. However, it has a high chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours,” Loriedin Galicia of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the possible cyclone, which will be named Salome, is forecast to move southwest. Galicia said

Naga city: The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is about to expand its reach with the introduction of a new route connecting Naga City to Lupi Viejo in Camarines Sur, which is scheduled to commence operations on November 5. According to Philippines News Agency, PNR General Manager Deovanni Miranda announced that the travel time for commuters on this new route will be approximately one hour and 39 minutes. This duration is notably shorter compared to other modes of transportation, which typically take nearly two hours. Miranda emphasized the ongoing efforts to enhance PNR’s infrastructure to ensure that public transportation remains affordable,

Manila: Undermanned Cignal pulled off a 25-17, 25-22, 25-21 victory over PLDT Tuesday night in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Minus injured top hitter Vanie Gandler, the Super Spikers snapped the High Speed Hitters’ 15-0 run. According to Philippines News Agency, the victory was highlighted by ace playmaker Gel Cayuna’s performance, who expressed her determination to bounce back after missing the winning feeling in previous games. Cayuna dished out 20 excellent sets and contributed six points in the one-hour, 22-minute win. “We worked hard to make up for what we lacked in our