Day: December 1, 2025

Manila: Four residents who turned over millions of pesos worth of shabu found floating off the shores of Ilocos Norte in June received cash reward from the provincial government on Monday. The four – Julita Caraang, Ferdinand Asuncion, Julius Galapia, and Lindbergn Leonador – were given PHP25,000 each during the flag-raising ceremony at the provincial capitol. According to Philippines News Agency, the vigilance and cooperation of these residents are crucial in efforts to eradicate and block illegal drug sources in the community, as highlighted by the Ilocos Norte Police Provincial Office (INPPO) in a statement. The cash incentive was provided

Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has introduced a legislative measure to rejuvenate the Philippine coffee industry, which has been overshadowed by imported coffee since the late 19th century. The bill, known as the “Philippine National Coffee Industry Development Act of 2025,” seeks to transform the country into a globally competitive coffee producer by 2035. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposed legislation intends to establish the Philippine Coffee Board, which will spearhead comprehensive support mechanisms for the sector. The initiative aims to develop a national framework to enhance the competitiveness of local coffee, reduce the heavy reliance on

Navotas city: Nine police officers in Navotas City accused of torturing two murder suspects have been relieved from their posts, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. Among those removed from their posts was the chief investigating officer, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tua±o announced in a press briefing held at Camp Crame. According to Philippines News Agency, the nine officers are facing charges of grave misconduct, serious irregularities in the performance of duty, conduct unbecoming of a police officer, and violation of the Anti-Torture Act before the Internal Affairs Service (IAS). Tua±o stated that these officers have been placed

Manila: The bigger and better OFW (overseas Filipino worker) Lounge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 was officially inaugurated on Monday. This marks a significant development in the airport’s facilities aimed at providing comfort and convenience to the country’s modern-day heroes. According to Philippines News Agency, this is the second lounge funded by San Miguel Corp.-led New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC). The airport has so far accommodated over 706,000 OFWs since the first lounge’s opening at Terminal 3 in July 2024. These lounges are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that OFWs have

Manila: The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DepDev) have approved an updated price ceiling for socialized housing units, covering both house-and-lot packages and condominium developments. According to Philippines News Agency, the adjustment was formalized through Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) 2025-001, which DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling described as a significant support mechanism for the nationwide implementation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The circular set the maximum selling price for a socialized house and lot package to PHP950,000 and condominium units