Day: October 29, 2025

Manila: A total of 212 farmers in Ilocos Norte have moved up to the next challenge of agriculture entrepreneurship after they successfully completed a 14-week training on sustainable agriculture. The graduation ceremony took place on Wednesday at SM City Laoag, with some of their fresh produce showcased at the atrium. According to Philippines News Agency, the organic farming training was transformative for the farmers, who learned about soil health, natural pest control, and composting. Yvette Javines, one of the graduates from Barangay Barit, expressed the significant knowledge gained through the program. The training provided insights into modern farming methods, marketing,

Manila: The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss petitions filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada challenging the graft and plunder cases filed against him for alleged misuse of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). According to Philippines News Agency, in a decision dated Oct. 28, the SC en Banc dismissed Estrada’s petitions for certiorari involving the plunder cases filed against him for being moot and academic. The court noted, ‘The Court took judicial notice of the Sandiganbayan Decision, dated January 19, 2024, acquitting Senator Estrada of the plunder charges, which rendered the said Petitions moot and academic.’ The court also dismissed

Carrascal: The Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13) is distributing fertilizers to 268 rice farmers in the municipality of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur. This initiative aims to enhance rice productivity across several key barangays in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA-13 delivered a total of 980 bags of fertilizer, comprised of 490 bags of complete fertilizer and 490 bags of ammonium sulphate, to the farmers on Tuesday. The assistance targets rice-producing barangays, including Adlay, Gamuton, Bacolod, Panikian, and Tag-anito. In a statement released on Wednesday, DA-13 highlighted the initiative’s focus on boosting rice productivity, enriching soil

Gaza strip: The Israeli army killed 91 Palestinians, including at least 35 children, in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday evening, violating the ceasefire agreement, according to medics. According to Philippines News Agency, citing medical sources from Gaza hospitals, 31 people have been killed by the Israeli army in the north, 42 people in the central areas, and 18 in the southern Gaza Strip. Dozens of civilians were injured in the attacks. The Israeli strikes hit homes, tents sheltering displaced civilians, a vehicle, a shelter, and a hospital inside the so-called yellow line, medics told Anadolu. The ‘yellow line’ refers to

Iloilo city: The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) has passed a resolution requesting the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to inspect and investigate potential “anomalies, irregularities, and misuse of public funds in all flood control projects in the Lone District of Iloilo City.” According to Philippines News Agency, the resolution was authored by Majority Floor Leader Rex Marcus Sarabia, who emphasized the need for oversight due to the worsening flood situation in Iloilo City. The resolution highlighted issues such as conflicting technical data, unresolved structural deficiencies, and persistent public discontent, calling for immediate action from the ICI. The City Drainage Task

Manila: An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed hope for the return of the true spirit of “All Hallows’ Eve.” CBCP – Office for the Postulation of the Causes of Saints chairperson Bishop Renato Mayugba said on Wednesday that the Church must be able to lead the way to bring back the real concept of “Halloween,” the eve of All Saints’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Bishop Mayugba emphasized the importance of reinstating the original purpose of Halloween as a time of prayer and remembrance for saints rather than a celebration of ghosts