Day: November 19, 2025

Pampanga: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in collaboration with Pioneer Insurance, has disbursed the insurance benefits to the family of Gerome Zarate De Castro, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who died in Cyprus. The family is currently awaiting the outcomes of the investigation surrounding his death. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Venecio Legaspi and Region 3 (Central Luzon) Director Marion Sevilla personally delivered the insurance benefits to De Castro’s children, represented by their mother, and to his father in Pampanga. Although the family expressed gratitude for the swift assistance, they remain hopeful for clarity regarding the circumstances

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA), in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), has initiated a rapid rehabilitation program for the extensive damage to abaca farms in the Bicol Region following the devastation caused by Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong). The typhoon has severely impacted 55,198 hectares of abaca farms, significantly affecting the livelihood of many farmers in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the typhoon resulted in the loss of approximately 7,492.90 metric tons of fiber, with an estimated value exceeding PHP38 million. This has been a significant setback for farmers who were already

Cebu city: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian led the launch of the Panahon ng Pagkilos: Philippine Community Resilience Project (PCRP), a new initiative aimed at building climate-resilient communities. The event took place at the Blu Radisson Hotel in Cebu City, marking a significant shift in community-driven development strategies. According to Philippines News Agency, the Panahon ng Pagkilos is designed as the successor to the long-running Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS). The KALAHI-CIDSS program, implemented over two decades, facilitated the development of more than 91,000 community sub-projects, impacting over

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is strengthening the annual observance of National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) this November with the continuing theme ‘Be RICEponsible,’ aimed at promoting healthier and more responsible rice consumption while supporting local farmers. According to Philippines News Agency, NRAM is celebrated every November to raise public awareness on the importance of rice, address malnutrition and poverty, and promote national rice self-sufficiency. ‘This started with the United Nations’ declaration of the International Year of Rice in 2024 and was reinforced through Proclamation No. 524,’ Philippine Rice Research Institute Supervising Science Research Specialist Charisma Love Gado-Gonzales said

Manila: More than 4.6 million residents, representing 88.53 percent of the 5.3 million population in the Ilocos Region, have registered with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) as of October 31, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to Philippines News Agency, the detailed breakdown shows that 2.7 million individuals are registered in Pangasinan, 725,184 in La Union, 657,418 in Ilocos Sur, and 538,017 in Ilocos Norte. PSA 1 (Ilocos Region) registration officer Christopher Flores shared insights in a phone interview, highlighting the initiative to register even infants with the consent of their mothers. Flores noted the convenience of hospital