Day: November 27, 2025

Naguilian: The Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Naguilian, a collaborative project between the Department of Tourism and the local government unit (LGU), has been serving both visitors and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) since its opening in May. The facility is designed to enhance the experience of tourists while providing a platform for local enterprises to showcase their products. According to Philippines News Agency, April Glo Banayat, an administrative staff member of the Naguilian local government, reported that approximately 1,000 tourists have utilized the TRA’s amenities. These facilities include comfort rooms, charging stations, and sitting areas, primarily catering to

Burgos: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit Burgos, Ilocos Norte shortly before noon Thursday, state seismologists said. Located at seven kilometers northwest of Burgos with a depth of 22 kilometers, the earthquake occurred at 11:10 a.m. and was tectonic in origin. According to Philippines News Agency, the earthquake prompted capitol workers to move out of the building for safety. Work resumed minutes later after the building was cleared by the engineering department as per protocol. Intensity IV was felt in Pasuquin, Burgos, Bangui, Pagudpud, and Vintar in Ilocos Norte; Intensity III in Adams, Bacarra, Batac City, Dumalneg, Laoag City, Paoay, and

Quezon city: The Quezon City government has officially announced that La Loma, renowned for its lechon establishments, is now free from the African swine fever (ASF) virus. This declaration follows the implementation of rigorous sanitation measures and compliance with health regulations across the district’s lechon businesses. According to Philippines News Agency, the city government communicated through a Facebook statement that 14 lechon establishments in La Loma were temporarily closed on November 13 after ASF was detected in some hogs. The establishments, in coordination with the City Veterinary Department and the QC Health Department, engaged in daily disinfection activities for a

Manila: Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. on Thursday called for unity in working toward a lasting peace in Mindanao. “Let our shared vision for Mindanao bridge our differences, putting first the best interests of the people above everything else,” Galvez said in his message for this year’s celebration of Mindanao Week of Peace. “Let us walk together with patience, compassion, unity, and love for our nation,” he added. According to Philippines News Agency, Galvez cited the “remarkable transformation” happening across Mindanao, attributing the current situation to the determination of Mindanaoan

Lanao del sur: Alert police officers arrested one of their own in Lanao del Sur for transporting over PHP1.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes before dawn Thursday. Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), identified the arrested police officer as certain ‘Staff Sgt. Nasser,’ 40, an active member of the Lanao del Sur police force, and his companion, Ansary Barua, 42, both from Malabang, Lanao del Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, a joint police team from the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Battalion and Malabang Municipal Police Station (MPS) set up a checkpoint in