Day: October 23, 2025

Camarines sur: The Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5), through its Organic Agriculture (OA) program, distributed carabao to farmers from San Jose, Camarines Sur, on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lovella Guarin, DA-5 spokesperson, said the first Organic Beef Carabao Dispersal Program was received by 50 farmers with a total of PHP3.2 million in assistance. “DA is aggressively pushing for OA as it enhances food safety, safety of the farmers, and also rejuvenates the soil, which is key to optimum productivity. Consuming organic food ensures a healthy life as these are free of harmful pesticides and other yield-enhancing chemicals,”

Baguio: The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) will deploy more than 800 police officers and volunteers to ensure peace, order, and public safety during the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. BCPO Director Col. Ruel Tagel announced that the deployment plan has received approval from the city administrator following coordination meetings with relevant agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 567 police officers, 69 personnel from PNP support units, and 176 volunteers will take part in ‘Oplan Undas.’ Tagel emphasized the importance of focusing not only on crime prevention but also on emergency response and crowd

San jose de buenavista: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is urging new and deactivated voters in San Jose de Buenavista to register for the upcoming 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election. Election Officer III Johnna Catilo emphasized the importance of registration for those eligible, particularly individuals turning 15 years old by November 2, 2026, and those whose voting status has been deactivated. According to Philippines News Agency, Catilo noted that less than half of approximately 2,000 deactivated voters in San Jose de Buenavista have reactivated their status during the registration period from August 1-10, 2025. Voter deactivation occurs when an

Basilan: A rubber tapper was killed Thursday morning after an explosion ripped through the plantation where he was working in a remote village in Sumisip, Basilan, police reported. Capt. Jakaria Muin, Sumisip police chief, identified the fatality as John Roy Alvarez, an employee of the Manggal Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development Cooperative (Marbedco). According to Philippines News Agency, the explosion occurred near the tree Alvarez was tapping around 7:30 a.m. in Barangay Mangal. The victim was transported to Basilan General Hospital in Isabela City but succumbed to his injuries. A rapid response team from the police and the Philippine Army’s 32nd

Iloilo city: The Iloilo Provincial Treasurer’s Office is urging Ilonggos to avail themselves of the amnesty program on real property tax (RPT), which ends on July 5, 2026. In an interview on Thursday, Provincial Treasurer Jean Maire Umadhay said they can visit the municipalities where their properties are situated or the Bayad Center at the provincial capitol. According to Philippines News Agency, Umadhay emphasized that if property owners are unable to pay their unpaid taxes in full, they have the option to pay in installments until the deadline. She highlighted that under the tax amnesty, only the principal amount needs

Manila: Maya Philippines Inc. has launched a new feature, Maya Stocks, enabling users to participate in initial public offerings (IPOs) through the Maya app. In an official statement, the company announced the feature’s capability for upgraded users to open and fund a brokerage account in minutes, while also offering the ability to view available IPOs directly within the app. According to Philippines News Agency, IPO subscriptions are facilitated through the platforms of participating brokers. Maya provides a secure and convenient channel for account opening and funding. The feature’s launch aligns with the Maynilad IPO offer period, scheduled from October 23