Day: November 20, 2025

Batangas: More human skeletal fragments have been recovered in the ongoing search for the missing cockfight enthusiasts in Taal Lake, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez reported that 25 pieces of human skeletal remains were recovered on November 6, while 26 pieces were recovered on November 18. On November 17, six pieces of bone were recovered, along with garments, including black pants with a black belt, underwear, and a piece of cut wheat flour cloth. The Philippine Coast Guard and law enforcement personnel have been systematically scouring areas of Taal

Bacolod: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is eyeing more scholarships for 2026 as the national government allocates a record-high budget for education next year. TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez said the increased allocation will allow TESDA to continue to expand access to quality and industry-relevant training programs. According to Philippines News Agency, Benitez highlighted that the effect of the proposed budget will result in an increased allocation for TESDA, particularly for scholarships. “The effect is, the TESDA budget will also increase, particularly for scholarships. I hope there will be more scholarships next year. It’s still a

Ilocos norte: The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) has organized the inaugural Philippine Handloom Weaving Festival (PHWF) in Ilocos Norte, running from November 19 to 22. This event has brought together over 100 weavers from around 40 weaving communities along with textile enthusiasts and researchers. According to Philippines News Agency, the festival was organized in collaboration with the provincial government of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Norte Tourism, Cebu Pacific Air, Robinsons Ilocos, and the local government of Taguig. The PHWF aims to celebrate and preserve the art of traditional weaving, showcasing its cultural significance and

Kabankalan city: The Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has activated its enhanced cyber-monitoring, digital forensics support, and technical investigation protocol following bomb threats against two state universities in southern Negros Occidental. On Wednesday night, the police received reports of bomb threats sent through the Messenger accounts of the Western Visayas State University campus in Himamaylan City and the Central Philippines State University main campus in Kabankalan City. Both campuses were declared safe past midnight by response teams from the explosive ordnance disposal and local police units. According to Philippines News Agency, the PRO-NIR report indicated that the