Day: December 2, 2025

Manila: The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is now finalizing the review of all the applications for special permits for passenger buses for the expected influx of travelers in the upcoming long Christmas and New Year holidays. LTFRB Chairman Vigor Mendoza II said the review is aimed at ensuring that only units that would pass the roadworthiness inspections will be given the special permits in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure passengers’ comfort and safety. According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza emphasized the importance of providing an adequate number of buses to prevent passengers

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government in Northern Mindanao: has initiated a new profiling system aimed at enhancing support and interventions for local government units (LGUs) across the region. The rollout took place during an orientation session for field officers from various LGUs in the area, organized under the Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS) by the Local Government Monitoring and Evaluation Division. According to Philippines News Agency, Pablo Benitez, the Officer-in-Charge of DILG-10, emphasized the significance of the LGPMS as an evidence-based policy development tool. This system is designed to assist LGUs in prioritizing their program

Manila: The construction industry in Northern Mindanao: was identified as a key driver of the region’s economic recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Regional Dissemination Forum, PSA-10 analyst Micah Joy Oppus highlighted the significant growth in the construction sector. In 2024, the region approved 12,095 building permits, marking a 17.2 percent increase from 2023. This surge is seen as a major factor in the region’s gradual economic rebound following the downturn in 2020 due to the pandemic. Oppus emphasized that residential construction activities experienced the highest

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) has underscored the enhancement of the Philippines’ agricultural partnership with Canada, following a significant high-level development meeting. This meeting, which took place in early November, involved DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai. According to Philippines News Agency, in a statement, Secretary Tiu Laurel expressed gratitude for Canada’s unwavering support in achieving the food security goals set by the Marcos administration. He emphasized that Canada’s role is crucial in bolstering the Philippine agricultural sector, highlighting the shared commitment to food security, value-adding, and technical cooperation

Manila: The Senate on Tuesday approved the extension of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) term, marking it as the first measure to be passed on the third and final reading by the 20th Congress. The extension, sanctioned through Senate Bill No. 1483, will prolong EDCOM 2’s mandate by two more years, until 2027, with a unanimous vote of 16-0-0. According to Philippines News Agency, the bill was primarily authored and sponsored by EDCOM 2 co-chair Senator Loren Legarda. Legarda emphasized that the extension reflects the ongoing momentum of EDCOM 2, indicating that its mandate is far from