Day: November 25, 2025

Manila: The provincial government of Ilocos Norte has set November 28, 2025, as a Provincial Day of Prayer dedicated to healing and unity, amidst the ongoing challenges the nation faces, including natural disasters, corruption, and political division. The announcement was made as part of an initiative to foster community solidarity and spiritual reflection during trying times. According to Philippines News Agency, Ilocos Norte Governor Cecilia Araneta Marcos issued an open letter on Tuesday, inviting the public to take part in the province-wide prayer event, scheduled for 5 a.m. on Friday. In her message, Governor Marcos called upon all churches, ministries,

Manila: Transmission facilities in the Visayas affected by Tropical Depression Verbena have been fully restored, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced. According to Philippines News Agency, the NGCP confirmed in its 5 p.m. advisory that the situation normalized following the restoration of the Paranas-Quinapondan 69kV line at 12:01 p.m., which serves the Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative Inc. (ESAMELCO). The NGCP had earlier reported the restoration of other key lines, including the Ubay-Garcia 69 kilovolt (kV) line, servicing the Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BOHECO II); the Iloilo-Lapaz 69kV Line, serving MORE Electric and Power Corp. and the

Manila: Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Tuesday highlighted how the highest education budget in the country’s history signals support for the ongoing reforms in the Department of Education (DepEd). This comes after the Senate reinforced a PHP1.044 trillion budget for the DepEd in 2026, which represents more than PHP77 billion increase from the approved budget by the House of Representatives (HOR). According to Philippines News Agency, Angara stated that this proposed budget, once enacted, will help ‘accelerate’ reforms to enhance the quality of learning and promote accountability and future-readiness. “Every peso added to the budget is a vote of confidence

Maguindanao del norte: A businessman suspected of illicit drug dealing was quickly arrested after also being found in possession of illegal firearms during a law enforcement operation in Maguindanao del Norte early Tuesday. Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), identified the suspect as alias Anso, 43, a suspected drug personality residing in Barangay Sarmiento, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. According to Philippines News Agency, combined police forces from the provincial and regional units carried out the buy-bust operation against the suspect in Barangay Sarmiento at 5 a.m. Ventura stated, “He was quickly

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed the five newly designated non-resident ambassadors from Tunisia, Paraguay, Burkina Faso, the Marshall Islands, and Serbia, affirming the Philippines’ commitment to deepening bilateral relations and international cooperation. Marcos received the credentials of Ambassadors Mohamed Trabelsi (Tunisia), Miguel Angel Ubaldino Romero Alvarez (Paraguay), Bibata Nebie/Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso), Anjanette Kattil (the Marshall Islands), and Ivana Golubovic-Duboka (Serbia) in a ceremony at Malaca±an Palace in Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the presentation of credentials marks the official start of the ambassadors’ diplomatic tenure. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) expressed optimism that the accreditation