Day: December 1, 2025

Manila: The “Obra (Craftmanship) Antique±o” trade fair is a showcase of the creativity, hard work, and passion of Antique±os, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). ‘We celebrate the shared strength of the Antique±os as a community of creative, hardworking, and passionate people through this trade fair,’ said Antique Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda, in his message delivered by his political affairs officer, Marnie Payne, during the opening at the Robinson’s Place in San Jose de Buenavista on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Antique solon said that with the help of Senator Loren Legarda, they will provide more

Manila: The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is strengthening its ties with the more than 10 million Filipinos living and working abroad, placing diaspora engagement at the center of its programs. CFO Secretary Dante Francis Ang II emphasized the importance of the 10.7 million Filipinos living and working overseas as crucial partners in advancing nation-building, beyond their economic contributions. According to Philippines News Agency, Ang highlighted that successful Filipinos abroad are more inclined to assist those in the Philippines. He stated that migration opportunities allow Filipinos to “earn a higher return on their educational capital and contribute to the country

Cavite: Christmas will be merrier for a lone bettor from Cavite province who won the PHP155-million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot in Sunday night’s draw. In a statement on Monday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the winner placed the bet at Sunny Brook 1 in Barangay San Francisco, Gen. Trias, Cavite, and hit the winning numbers 26-08-20-03-58-28. According to Philippines News Agency, the winner has one year to claim the jackpot at the PCSO main office in Mandaluyong City upon presentation of the winning ticket and two identification cards. Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to a

Manila: A 5-percent growth for the Philippine economy in 2025 is seen as respectable compared to neighboring countries, despite challenges beyond the government’s control, an economic official stated on Monday. Growth up to the third quarter averaged at 5 percent, with quarterly growth since the first quarter recorded at 5.4 percent, 5.5 percent, and 4 percent, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, a 7-percent growth in the last quarter is required for the economy to meet the 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent full-year growth target, stated Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan during a briefing on

Dasmari±as city: The Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) is set to roll out Tuesday its ‘Barangay IACAT’ initiative in Dasmari±as City, Cavite, aiming to strengthen the fight against human trafficking. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Task Force Against Trafficking (NAIATFAT) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) indicate that Dasmari±as City has been identified as a significant source area for victims of labor trafficking, illegal recruitment, and scam hub exploitation. The council highlighted that a large portion of repatriated victims in recent months have been traced back to barangays within the city. The