Day: October 30, 2025

Manila: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced that the “no work, no pay” policy will be in effect on October 31, which has been designated as a special non-working day. According to Philippines News Agency, the labor advisory issued by DOLE specifies that workers who choose not to work on October 31 will not receive their salary for that day, unless their company has a favorable policy, practice, or a collective bargaining agreement that provides payment on a special day. Employees who do work on this day are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their daily wage

Manila: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), LRT-2, and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) are set to operate on their regular schedules throughout All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day to accommodate the anticipated increase in passenger numbers during this period. According to Philippines News Agency, the Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), which manages LRT-1, confirmed that train services will proceed uninterrupted starting October 31, a day recognized as a special non-working holiday, and continuing through the weekend of November 1 and 2. For LRT-1, the initial trains will depart from Dr. Santos and Fernando Poe Jr.

Manila: The provincial government of Negros Oriental has suffered losses after an estimated 10,000 milkfish (bangus) fingerlings died from exposure to wastewater spillage in Bais City. Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) chief Emmanuel Caduyac told the Philippine News Agency on Thursday that the bangus fingerlings, measuring some four inches, were contained in three of 11 ponds at the Provincial Aquaculture Complex in Barangay Panambalon. According to Philippines News Agency, the bangus fries appear to have died due to lack of oxygen after wastewater spillage from the nearby ethanol plant found its way into the ponds. The decades-old aquaculture project supplies affordable

Manila: The Philippines is setting its sights on significantly increasing its geothermal energy capacity, as part of a broader move to enhance the share of renewable energy (RE) in the country’s power generation mix. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin emphasized the importance of leveraging new technologies and government support to achieve this goal during her remarks at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). According to Philippines News Agency, geothermal energy currently constitutes approximately 8.5 percent of the Philippines’ power generation mix, in stark contrast to the more than 60 percent reliance on coal. The Philippine Energy Plan (2023-2050) aims to elevate

Manila: The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) emphasized the importance of the care economy as a fundamental component in fostering peace, security, and sustainable development. This initiative underscores the vital contributions of women as caregivers, community leaders, and peacebuilders. According to Philippines News Agency, PCW Deputy Executive Director for Operations Anette Baleda announced that the government is in the process of developing a national framework for the care economy. This framework aims to ensure that both unpaid and paid care work performed by women is acknowledged, supported, and integrated into the nation’s peace and recovery strategies. Baleda highlighted the increased