Day: November 20, 2025

Sison: The Arenas Christmas Village in Barangay Nancapian has opened its doors to the public, offering not only festive cheer to visitors but also a vital source of income for local vendors. According to Philippines News Agency, the village is situated on property owned by the family of Pangasinan 2nd District Rep. Rachel Arenas and is accessible for free to both visitors and vendors. Lester Isuan, a “buko” (coconut) juice vendor, shared in an interview that his daily income sees a significant boost during the Christmas season, as he and his wife sell their goods at the town proper in

Manila: As the holiday season approaches and Christmas lights begin to adorn various spaces, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) has issued a public advisory urging citizens to reconsider the common practice of wrapping Christmas lights around trees. According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory was communicated through a Facebook post by the DENR-NCR, highlighting the potential harm such decorations can cause to trees. The post elaborates that while decorative lights may enhance the festive atmosphere, they can also cause significant damage. “Wrapping lights around trees can snag branches and trees. Wires and plastic get stuck,

Bukidnon: Bukidnon province observed National Children’s Month this November by reaffirming its commitment to enforce laws against the production of Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Material (CSAEM) and the cases of online sexual abuse or exploitation of children (OSAEC). In the province’s Malaybalay City on Thursday, parents and community leaders, along with their children, launched a city-wide campaign against CSAEM and OSAEC through community engagements. According to Philippines News Agency, Erik Dave Beltran, the executive assistant representing Mayor Jay Warren Pabillaran, told the participants that the local government has affirmed Republic Act (RA) 11930, or the Anti-OSAEC and CSAEM Act.

Davao: Davao Light and Power Co. began construction on a new substation Thursday to support economic growth in this province. The 69-kilovolt facility in Barangay San Pedro will primarily serve the Anflo Industrial Estate and surrounding communities, with initial operations scheduled for June 2026. According to Philippines News Agency, Engineer Enriczar Tia, Davao Light president, said the digital substation will feature automated monitoring and rainwater harvesting systems. “Davao Light remains a steadfast partner in the growth and development of the communities we serve,” Tia said during the groundbreaking ceremony. The substation will be built in two phases, starting with 10

Manila: Misamis Oriental province aims to reduce poverty by 10 percent over the next three years, emphasizing the importance of improved program implementation, an official said Thursday. During the regional technical working group (TWG) meeting here, Board Member Princess Emano stated that the province is targeting at least 10,000 families to overcome poverty by 2028. According to Philippines News Agency, Emano mentioned that the reduction rate as of 2023 was 15.5 percent, as reported by the Securities and Exchange Commission. She highlighted the plight of farmers in the province, who are often disadvantaged by “middlemen” who profit more from the