Day: December 1, 2025

Taguig city: The Philippine Army (PA) has reaffirmed its commitment to human rights, emphasizing its dedication to upholding these rights in every mission as part of the nationwide observance of National Human Rights Consciousness Week. According to Philippines News Agency, PA chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete highlighted the importance of human rights during a flag-raising ceremony at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. He stated that human rights are not only principles to be recognized on special occasions but are essential rights that need to be protected continually. The nationwide observance aligns with Republic Act 9201, also known

Clark freeport: Minimum wage earners in the Clark Freeport Zone can now purchase rice at PHP20 per kilogram as the Department of Agriculture (DA) continues expanding its ‘Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na’ program. This followed the opening of a new Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) Center inside the Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the initiative provides crucial support for low-income workers in one of the country’s fastest-growing economic hubs. According to Philippines News Agency, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) Freeport hosts around 151,000 workers, about half of whom are minimum wage earners. “With

Iloilo city: The city government has delivered six additional patrol vehicles to the local police, finalizing its commitment of providing a total of 12 patrol vehicles as part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s ‘buy 1, give 1’ initiative. This move aims to strengthen the local police’s operational capacity. According to Philippines News Agency, the distribution of vehicles saw four allocated to the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), while the Police Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) received one each. Mayor Raisa Tre±as highlighted that these new patrol cars would

Boracay: The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO-6) is set to deploy 1,500 personnel to ensure the security of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Senior Officials’ Meeting (ASEAN SEOM) Retreat scheduled for December 10-13 in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-6 director Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan announced during a media briefing that security will be provided for approximately 200 delegates as well as tourists visiting the island. Ligan emphasized that Boracay Island’s isolated nature makes it easier to secure, with coordination from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Maritime Police, who will oversee the

Davao city: The Department of Agriculture’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-SAAD) Program in Davao Region announced Monday that eight farmers’ associations in Davao Occidental received over PHP10 million in agricultural support under the initiative this year. The eight groups included associations in the municipalities of Jose Abad Santos, Don Marcelino, Sarangani, and Malita. According to Philippines News Agency, in Jose Abad Santos, over PHP2.9 million was allocated to the Lingkasa Farmers Association and Pigbaluyan Highlands Farmer Association for projects on abaca, native chicken, and goat production. In Don Marcelino town, two groups – Dalupan Renewable Energy Community Development Association