Day: November 25, 2025

Manila: Senators expressed their full support for the Department of Education’s (DepEd) historic PHP1.044 trillion budget for 2026, emphasizing Education Secretary Sonny Angara’s reform-driven leadership and the agency’s focused approach to tackling persistent issues in basic education. According to Philippines News Agency, during the plenary deliberations, lawmakers highlighted the 2026 budget as pivotal for advancing learning recovery, classroom expansion, and support systems for teachers and students. Senate Finance Committee chairperson, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, stated that the increased allocation signifies confidence in Angara’s leadership and the Senate’s unified effort to promote significant improvements in the education sector. Senator Bam Aquino, chairperson

Tacloban city: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) has announced a new order granting a PHP35 daily minimum wage increase for private sector workers in Eastern Visayas, to be implemented in two stages. Under Wage Order No. RBVIII-25, released on Monday, minimum wage earners will see a PHP17 rise in their daily pay starting 15 days after publication. According to Philippines News Agency, the minimum daily wage for private sector workers in the region will range from PHP422 to PHP452, varying by industry and geographic classification. The second stage of the increase, amounting to PHP18, will further raise

Pasay city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has affirmed the Philippines’ preparedness to collaborate with international partners in tackling plastic pollution, a pressing global issue. Marcos highlighted the widespread impact of plastic waste on biodiversity, public health, and the livelihoods of communities, both coastal and urban. He emphasized the need for technology that is credible, scalable, and grounded in rigorous science to effectively address the crisis. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos welcomed the NUclear TEChnology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics) initiative by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as a crucial solution to the challenging problem of plastic

Davao: The Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region (DTI-11) announced Tuesday that the area’s finest products will be showcased in Metro Manila for the launch of the ‘Madayaw! The Davao Region Trade Fair’ scheduled from Dec. 4 to 7 at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative is supported by the Tatak Pinoy Program and the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), aiming to generate PHP5 million in sales by positioning Davao’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for global competition. DTI-11 regional director Romeo Casta±aga emphasized that the trade event is a

Davao: Police operatives in the Davao Region arrested 16 suspects and seized PHP4 million worth of illegal drugs in 15 operations carried out from 6 a.m. on Nov. 24 until 6 a.m. on Nov. 25, the regional police reported Tuesday. In a statement, Police Regional Office (PRO) 11 (Davao) Director, Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, said the operations led to the confiscation of 593.57 grams of suspected shabu and 3.53 grams of marijuana. According to Philippines News Agency, Rosete said the achievement complies with Philippine National Police acting chief, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.’s directive to strengthen and coordinate