Day: October 29, 2025

Manama: Team Philippines bagged two silver and one bronze medals in the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain on Tuesday. Zamboanga City weightlifter Jhodie Peralta secured the girls’ 53kg silver (snatch) and bronze (clean and jerk) at the Exhibition World Bahrain Hall 3. She lifted 87kg, just one kilogram behind the eventual winner, Pak Hae Yon of North Korea. “Too bad, the North Korean still got one kilo. But it’s okay, whatever God gives, I’ll accept,” said the 16-year-old Peralta, reflecting on her performance after previously winning three gold medals at the World Youth Championships in Lima, Peru in May.

Cagayan de oro: The city government, for the first time, distributed PHP7 million to 1,000 indigent solo parents here on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Rolando Uy stated that the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) was tasked with implementing the local government’s obligation under Republic Act 11861, also known as the Expanded Solo Parents’ Welfare Act. “This is the first time in our city that there is a subsidy for solo parents,” he said. The City Council had earlier approved the release of a one-time subsidy of PHP7,000 by the CSWDO to qualified solo parents on

Pasay: University of Santo Tomas clobbered Adamson University, 95-66, Wednesday to earn the first Final Four berth in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. According to Philippines News Agency, Kent Pastrana finished with 19 points, 12 rebounds, three steals and a block as the Growling Tigresses made it to the semifinals for the seventh straight season. Karylle Sierba chipped in 13 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds for UST, which rolled to its ninth win, ahead of defending champion National University (8-1). ‘I think the final score does

Iloilo: Six out of the 1,013 transport personnel tested positive for illegal drugs during the conduct of “Oplan Harabas” in Western Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the activity was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and tested 876 drivers, 135 conductors, and two dispatchers from various terminals in Iloilo, Aklan, Antique, and Capiz. PDEA Director Ralph Rommel Torres explained that Oplan Harabas aims to maintain drug-free roads and transport terminals to ensure commuter safety during one of the busiest times of the year. As part of the operation, PDEA also deployed Narcotics Detection K9 Units for sweeping

Bolinao: The Pangasinan Salt Center in Barangay Zaragosa, Bolinao town, is set to increase its salt production to 8,500 metric tons (MT) from the previous 7,500 MT. This production is intended for agricultural-grade salt fertilizer, primarily used by coconut farmers. According to Philippines News Agency, the increased production is scheduled to commence in late November and run through June 2026. Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Nestor Batalla mentioned in a phone interview that preparations have faced slight delays due to recent weather disturbances. The provincial government, currently managing the salt farm since 2023, has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine

Manila: The Eastern Visayas Medical Center (EVMC) has logged PHP2.52 million in total water savings, representing a 47.3-percent reduction in expenses in the past two years, following improvement of its water system. The average cost per cubic meter dropped from PHP76.35 in 2023 to PHP42.92 in 2025, or a 43.8-percent decrease, resulting in savings of about PHP33.43 per cubic meter or equivalent to PHP2.2 million annually based on typical consumption levels, according to EVMC. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Joseph Michael Jaro, EVMC medical center chief, attributed these savings to a shift from a costly dual-supplier setup to a