Day: October 23, 2025

Manila: A total of 753 students from Samal Island City College (SICC) received PHP10,000 each under the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) government announced Thursday. The payout, held on Wednesday, marks part of Batch 15 of the TES program, which is a grant-in-aid initiative under Republic Act 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. This program provides financial aid to eligible students enrolled in CHED-recognized public and private higher education institutions. According to Philippines News Agency, during the distribution event, Mayor

Manila: Government agencies are now directed to use Energy-Consuming Products (ECPs) that comply with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Minimum Energy Performance for Products standards under the Philippine Energy Labeling Program. The DOE, in a press release on Thursday, said the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC) has adopted a resolution on the implementation of Republic Act 11285, or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. According to Philippines News Agency, the move supports the accelerated implementation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) pursuant to Administrative Order No. 15, s. 2024, which mandates all government offices to reduce energy

Manila: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday commended the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for demonstrating that ‘government is still worthy of the people’s trust,’ as his administration continues efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in public service. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos praised the Coast Guard during its 124th anniversary celebration at Pier 15 in Manila, highlighting its integrity and discipline. He stated that in times when public trust in the government has been shaken, the PCG stands as a testament to the best qualities of government service, characterized by discipline, integrity, and excellence. Marcos emphasized the Coast Guard’s

Matalom: The Department of Education (DepEd) in Eastern Visayas (Region 8) has expressed profound concern and strong condemnation following the fatal shooting of a public school teacher inside a classroom in Matalom, Leyte. According to Philippines News Agency, the tragic incident has deeply affected the education community and underscored the urgent need to strengthen safety and security measures in schools to protect learners and personnel. In an official statement on Thursday, DepEd Region 8 extended its utmost sympathy to the victim, her family, and the entire school community. The department is actively coordinating with the concerned Schools Division Office, the

Davao city: The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 in the Davao Region emphasized the significance of enhancing the coconut industry, recognizing it as more than just a traditional crop but a crucial element in rural development. In a statement, DA-11 regional director Macario Gonzaga highlighted the enduring importance of coconut as a key crop in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the 2024 data from the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals that the region produced over 2.2 million metric tons of non-food industrial crops, with coconut accounting for 87.2 percent of the total. Despite these accomplishments, Gonzaga pointed out the

Iloilo city: The Land Transportation Office in Western Visayas (LTO-6) has revoked the driver’s license of a police officer involved in a fatal road accident that resulted in the death of a college student in the Jaro district in June. According to Philippines News Agency, the officer has also been prohibited from applying for a new license for a period of four years, as stated in a report by LTO-6 released on Thursday. The investigation, which was led by Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan II and Intelligence Chief Shiela Mae Alulod, concluded that the officer’s negligence was a direct cause of