Day: December 1, 2025

San jose de buenavista: This local government unit has committed to allocating PHP1 million annually to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in this capital town of Antique. “We will be having an incubation program so that we can support the MSMEs in maximizing their potential,” San Jose de Buenavista Mayor Paul Joseph Untaran said in an interview on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the allocation will be utilized to aid three budding entrepreneurs, as Untaran cited that there are MSMEs that could not sustain local production due to the lack of financial support. Untaran

Manila: At least three persons were arrested last week for selling illegal firecrackers online, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reported on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing at Camp Crame, acting PNP-ACG chief Brig. Gen. Wilson Asueta stated that the arrests led to the confiscation of PHP10,550 worth of prohibited firecrackers. The first operation occurred on November 26 in Tondo, Manila, where two suspects were apprehended, and PHP7,800 worth of illegal firecrackers were seized. The second operation took place on November 30 in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, resulting in the arrest of one suspect who

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced on Monday that 30 of its 39 impounded units last week were luxury vehicles. The unregistered vehicles were intercepted in various areas in Metro Manila. Verification with the Bureau of Customs is underway. “We found that these vehicles are not registered or the drivers have no licenses,” LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao, said in a video posted on LTO’s social media page. According to Philippines News Agency, the impounded luxury vehicles included certain models of Mustang, Porsche, and BMW. Lacanilao said the LTO implements fair operations and impounds vehicles regardless of type.

Baguio: People seeking confidential, stigma-free HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) services now have a new after-hours facility designed to meet them where they are. The city on Monday opened the NAMNaMa (Nurturing Awareness, Mobilizing Networks and Advocating to Mitigate the Actual Impact of AIDS) Convergence Center and Clinic at Baguio Convention Center, the first government-funded facility of its kind in the Cordillera offering discreet HIV testing, counseling, and access to prevention supplies beyond regular clinic hours. Namnama is also the Ilocano word for hope. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, Baguio City Health Services Office (BCHSO) chief, emphasized

Manila: Police operatives seized PHP93 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 1,057 suspects during a series of operations from Nov. 23 to 30, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, in a press briefing at Camp Crame, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that the confiscated items include 10,389 grams of shabu, 103 grams of dried marijuana leaves, 73,870 pieces of marijuana, 1,645 grams of marijuana kush, and 20,086 grams of cocaine. The PNP conducted 1,024 operations during this period. Regarding the police’s campaign against criminality, Nartatez reported that