Day: November 19, 2025

Cagayan de oro: The Department of Migrant Workers in Northern Mindanao (DMW-10) has partnered with 27 agencies, institutions, and organizations to strengthen its recently launched reintegration program for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). This collaboration was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of agreement with the 27 groups, marking a significant step in reinforcing the National Reintegration Network (NRN) for returning OFWs. According to Philippines News Agency, DMW-10 officer-in-charge Emmanuel Toledo emphasized the challenges faced by OFWs working overseas and their quest for opportunities upon returning home. He highlighted the vision of creating a Philippines where returning home signifies the

Oita: A massive fire that broke out near a fishing port in Oita City’s Saganoseki District on Tuesday night has destroyed more than 170 buildings and claimed one life, local officials said. The blaze has yet to be fully extinguished as of Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, authorities said the victim, whose identity has not been released, was found in cardiopulmonary arrest and later declared dead. A man in his 70s remains missing, while a woman in her 50s sustained minor injuries. The Oita prefectural and city governments have activated emergency response headquarters to coordinate firefighting and relief efforts.

Washington: The Department of Agriculture (DA) anticipates a substantial competitive advantage for Philippine farm exports in the United States following the decision to exempt more products from the 19 percent reciprocal tariff. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa highlighted in a Bagong Pilipinas interview on Wednesday that the expanded exemption is set to benefit Filipino farmers and agricultural exporters directly. De Mesa mentioned that the exemption, covering over 200 categories of agricultural products, will lead to an increase in agricultural exports to the US. With the removal of the 19 percent tariff, there will be

San juan: San Beda University topped Group B after defeating Emilio Aguinaldo College, 96-82, in the NCAA Season 101 men’s basketball tournament at the San Juan Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, John Bryan Sajonia led the Red Lions with a game-high 26 points, along with four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Yukien Andrada and Agjanti Miller contributed seven points each, helping San Beda improve to a 9-3 record and secure a twice-to-beat incentive in the quarterfinals. Despite the College of St. Benilde Blazers potentially tying with the Red Lions with an 8-4 record, San Beda holds the No.

Manila: Adamson University survived De La Salle University, 61-60, to boost its Final Four campaign in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. John Erolon fired five triples to finish with 18 points as the Falcons bounced back from a three-game slump to improve to 6-7 for solo fifth. According to Philippines News Agency, head coach Nash Racela expressed the team’s determination, stating, “We’re just happy to still be in it. We made it clear in the dugout that if you want to stay alive, you really have no choice but