Day: December 2, 2025

Butuan city: A four-day fair called ‘ALUNSINA: Kabuhayan Convention and Bazaar’ opened at Robinsons Mall here on Monday afternoon, showcasing over 300 products from Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) groups from across the Caraga Region. According to Philippines News Agency, the products will be on display from December 1 to 4 under the supervision of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)13 (Caraga). Local products include handicrafts and processed foods made by the talents, creativity, and hard work of SLP associations. The booth from Agusan del Sur province showcases handicrafts created by 10 SLP associations from various towns, along with

Manila: Malaca±ang on Tuesday said the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged some PHP14 million in foreign travel receivables under the Office of the President (OP) because several government agencies have not yet reimbursed expenses that the OP initially advanced for multiagency official trips. According to Philippines News Agency, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stressed that the COA observation does not point to irregularities in the Marcos administration’s travel spending but simply reflects delayed payments that other agencies must settle. ‘Collection letters were already issued in April and May 2025. Of the said amount, PHP7,887,555.64

Malaca±ang: The public has been urged by Malaca±ang to promptly report any information regarding the whereabouts of Cassandra Li Ong. Ong remains in the country as the government intensifies efforts to locate her. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirmed that Ong is still in the Philippines. Ong is currently considered a fugitive following the issuance of a warrant of arrest. ‘Ang sabi po ay sa kasalukuyan, base sa kanilang records, nasa Pilipinas pa po si Ms. Cassandra Ong. At patuloy pa rin ang paghahanap sa kanya dahil siya po ay tinatawag

Legazpi: The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) confiscated illegal drugs worth PHP9.52 million and arrested 26 suspects over a weeklong intensified anti-drug operations from Nov. 26 to 30. During the period, PRO-5 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. reported that operatives conducted 25 operations, resulting in the arrest of 26 individuals, including three high-value targets and 23 street-level suspects. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 1,400.524 grams of shabu and 47.26 grams of marijuana were seized. Among the provinces in the region, Camarines Sur accounted for the largest portion of the confiscated drugs at PHP7.34 million,

Taipei: Representatives from the Philippines won four medals in the recently concluded WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, Hannah Krystelle Caintic and James Cavin Sayago each secured a silver medal in the Graphic Design Technology and Electrical Installations skill areas, respectively. Notably, Caintic also received the “Best of Nation” title for achieving the highest points in the national category. The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) reported that the combined efforts of Abraham Badar and Roneil Arriesgado earned a bronze medal in Mechatronics. In addition, Agee Docayso was awarded a Medallion for Excellence in Cooking. The