Day: November 11, 2025

Manila: Speaker Faustino Dy III on Tuesday announced two initiatives to fight corruption, strengthen accountability, and restore trust in government. In his speech at the resumption of sessions, Dy stated that the House of Representatives would lead by example in pursuing reforms that uphold integrity and responsibility in public service through the swift passage of the Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC) bill and the filing of the Anti-Dynasty bill. According to Philippines News Agency, Dy emphasized the persistent challenge of corruption, describing it as a significant barrier to progress and a persistent societal wound. He likened corruption to rust

Manila: Over 100 overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Singapore recently received support from the Department of Agriculture (DA) in venturing into agriculture entrepreneurship. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA announced that at least 110 OFWs and Filipino community leaders were introduced to profitable opportunities in both livestock and poultry industries during the “Usapang Agribiz: Forum on Agribusiness Opportunities in Philippine Livestock and Poultry.” During the forum, which took place at the AIA Alexandra on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the DA discussed current government support mechanisms alongside practical tools, success models, and government programs designed to transform the OFWs’ savings

Bacolod: The ongoing renovation of the Emergency Room (ER) at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) is on track for completion by the end of the year, with an expected finish in the first week of January. According to Philippines News Agency, the CLMMRH management confirmed that the project, led by Durabuild Construction, aims for a completion date of January 5, 2026. The contractor plans to hand over the project by December 31, provided there are no significant weather-related setbacks. Dr. Joan Cerrada, CLMMRH medical center chief, and the hospital’s executive committee recently met with Health Undersecretary Mary Ann

San jose de buenavista: The provincial government of Antique has taken a significant step in supporting the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) initiative by agreeing to allocate funds for the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program. According to Philippines News Agency, Provincial Administrator Robin Rubinos announced that Governor Paolo Everardo is planning to establish Padayon (Continuity) Centers at the Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital (ASMGH) in San Jose de Buenavista. This move aims to implement a zero-billing policy, allowing patients to access necessary medications before their discharge without incurring costs. “Governor Javier is working on the allocation

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday commended former United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for his continued advocacy and leadership in promoting climate resilience and sustainable development, particularly in countries vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as the Philippines. During a courtesy call at Malaca±an Palace in Manila, Marcos expressed appreciation for Ban’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, stressing that such efforts are crucial to strengthening the country’s resilience against natural disasters. According to Philippines News Agency, Ban thanked Marcos for the warm reception and expressed hope that the Philippines would swiftly recover from the devastation