Day: November 5, 2025

Benguet: After years of relying on gas lamps and solar bulbs, 44 households in two remote sitios of Barangay Ansagan in Tuba, Benguet now have access to electricity. This development occurred as the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) formally turned on the switch, allowing electricity to reach the sub-villages. According to Philippines News Agency, residents of Sitios Sarisa and Lower Sarisa expressed joy and gratitude during the recent switch-on ceremony led by NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda and Beneco officials. ‘We are thankful because our children can now study at night without worrying about gas

Manila: The Senate will remain focused on its legislative work, particularly the passage of the 2026 national budget, despite the recommendation of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) to file cases against Senators Joel Villanueva and Jinggoy Estrada, said Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday. ‘I don’t look at it. I concentrate on my work as Senate President,’ Sotto said in an interview when asked about the ICI’s findings. According to Philippines News Agency, Sotto emphasized that the Senate would not be demoralized by the issue, stressing that lawmakers would continue performing their duties. ‘Hindi, basta’t ika nga nagtatrabaho

Quezon city: The Quezon City government is aiming to become the country’s ‘social enterprise capital’ by 2028, as the city reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive growth. According to Philippines News Agency, at the 2025 Philippine Social Enterprise Roadmap Conference held at the MICE Center on Wednesday, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte narrated how the city, six years ago, promoted inclusivity and committed to progress that embraces all its residents, including the disadvantaged, and turned to the powerful model of social enterprise and community-driven economy. ‘We will double, triple, quadruple our efforts because kailangan by 2028, maibigay ko na sa inyo

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday announced that its rescue units are actively engaged in assisting communities affected by Typhoon Tino, coordinating with other government agencies in disaster response efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala reported that the Army has collaborated with government and volunteer responders to evacuate approximately 130,000 individuals across the Visayas region. In Mandaue City, Army personnel, alongside local government responders, successfully rescued 48 people from heavily flooded areas. Currently, 1,312 Army troops are stationed in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Northern Mindanao, actively participating in disaster response operations.

Manila: The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) on Wednesday hailed the first-ever nationwide observance of the Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day on Nov. 7, calling it a milestone for national unity and inclusivity that recognizes Muslim heritage as an integral part of Filipino identity. ‘This momentous day is a symbolic shift that ushers in an era of national inclusivity, solidifying Muslim heritage as a foundation of Filipino identity,’ NCMF Secretary Sabuddin Abdurahim said in a statement ahead of the commemoration. According to Philippines News Agency, Abdurahim said the observance provides an opportunity for Filipinos to honor the country’s multicultural roots