Day: December 2, 2025

Romblon: The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Mimaropa continues to support the reintegration of Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) with its After Care Program, providing opportunities for former inmates to rebuild their lives after release. According to Philippines News Agency, Senior Jail Officer 1 Napoleon Mesana Jr. recently assisted a released PDL by providing a rent-to-own tricycle, offering not only a source of livelihood but also a renewed sense of dignity and hope. The initiative aims to help former PDLs support their families, regain self-confidence, and reintegrate as responsible members of the community. BJMP Mimaropa spokesperson Jail Officer

Manila: Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham ‘Bambol’ Tolentino has selected tennis player Alexandra Eala and volleyball player Bryan Bagunas as the flag bearers for Team Philippines at the opening ceremony of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Bangkok. According to Philippines News Agency, Tolentino emphasized that Eala and Bagunas were chosen not only for their popularity but also for their significant contributions to the global sports community. He stated that their achievements make them the ideal candidates to lead the Philippine delegation during the parade of athletes at the Rajamangala National Stadium. The Philippines is set to send

San jose de buenavista: Fifteen local government units (LGUs) in Antique have joined this year’s Binirayan Festival’s ‘Pasundayag’ (presentation) to showcase their best agricultural products. Governor Paolo Everardo Javier led the opening of the trade fair at the Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park, which followed the switching of lights to welcome the Christmas season and the start of the month-long Binirayan Festival in the province on Monday evening. According to Philippines News Agency, the 15 booths are displaying their best agricultural and agri by-products as a way of promoting them during the Binirayan Festival, Noralyn Setias, Supervising Agriculturist at the

Laguna: Laguna Fourth District Rep. Benjamin Agarao Jr. on Tuesday appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) and denied any connection with contractors Pacifico and Cezarah Discaya. Agarao was among the lawmakers linked by the Discaya couple to anomalous flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Agarao stated, “Wala po (None) your honor. Hindi ko personal na kilala ang mag-asawang Discaya at wala po akong matandaan na transaction sa kanila (I don’t know the Discaya couple personally and I don’t recall any transactions with them),” when questioned about his alleged dealings with the Discayas. He further expressed surprise

Davao de oro: Six newly completed farm-to-market roads (FMRs) worth PHP123 million will improve mobility for thousands of farmers and residents in Davao de Oro, agriculture officials said Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2025). The projects in the municipalities of Maragusan, Montevista, Compostela, and New Bataan aim to reduce travel time and costs for delivering high-value crops to market. According to Philippines News Agency, the turnover of these six FMRs is a direct fulfillment of the Department of Agriculture’s commitment to the farming communities in Davao de Oro. DA-11 Regional Technical Director Marie Ann Constantino highlighted that by reducing the time and