Day: October 23, 2025

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

Manila: Local rice farmers across Northern Samar are set to receive stronger agricultural support with the official inclusion of the province in the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). The Department of Agriculture (DA) regional office here said this marks a major milestone for the province’s agricultural sector, as it opens access to increased financial assistance, modern machinery and equipment, high-quality rice seeds, credit support, and capacity-building training for farmers. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Eastern Visayas officer-in-charge Rodel Macapa±as emphasized that with the official inclusion of Northern Samar under the RCEF program, local rice farmers are now eligible to

Quezon city: Employees of the News and Information Bureau (NIB) and the Bureau of Communications Services (BCS) recently participated in Maynilad Water Services, Inc.’s ‘Plant for Life’ tree-planting initiative at the La Mesa Nature Reserve. This activity is part of an ongoing effort to safeguard the La Mesa Dam, a vital water source for Metro Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, 400 seedlings of Dungon and Makaasim were planted during the event. These efforts are a segment of Maynilad’s extensive watershed protection program, which seeks to preserve the water quality of Metro Manila’s remaining rainforest. The program has been a

Kanlaon: Kanlaon Volcano erupted twice on Thursday, releasing ash into the atmosphere, as confirmed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to Philippines News Agency, the first eruption occurred between 5:30 a.m. and 7:29 a.m., followed by a second eruption from 7:39 a.m. to 8:05 a.m. These eruptions produced grayish ash plumes that ascended to a height of 600 meters. The volcano remains under Alert Level 2, indicating a moderate level of unrest. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol mentioned that ash emissions are anticipated under this alert level, as they occur when volcanic gas and pressure are released.