Day: December 2, 2025

Manila: Senator Francis Pangilinan announced that the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) decision to impose a PHP120 per kilo maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for red and white onions is a timely intervention aimed at balancing the interests of consumers and local producers during the holiday season. Pangilinan emphasized the importance of this measure in maintaining fairness in the market. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangilinan expressed confidence that the DA had carefully set the price cap based on accurate assessments of supply conditions and stakeholder welfare. He stated, “We trust that the DA computed the MSRP with proper balance between

Manila: Close to 800,000 voter registration applications have been processed in connection with the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) since the enlistment resumed in October. Based on data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the running total of applications received across the country is 768,263 from October 20 to November 30. According to Philippines News Agency, of the total number of applications, 600,275 are for the village polls, while 167,988 are for the SK elections. Among the applicants, 211,197 are new registrants or those aged 18 years and above. Additionally, 227,115 individuals have applied for a transfer

Quezon city: The reliability of power services in Palawan is set to improve significantly through a collaborative effort involving the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the provincial government, the Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), and the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO). The memorandum of agreement (MOA) among these entities was signed at the NEA head office in Quezon City on Tuesday, marking a pivotal step towards enhancing the province’s power infrastructure. According to Philippines News Agency, the agreement outlines a plan for NEA experts to conduct a feasibility study on establishing three radial loops in the north, south, and Puerto Princesa within six

Manila: The Senate on Tuesday formally commenced the period of amendments for House Bill No. 4058, known as the proposed 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This marks one of the final stages before the chamber finalizes its version of the national budget for the upcoming year. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision followed a motion by Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri to open the period of committee amendments, which proceeded without objections. Senate President Vicente Sotto III subsequently declared the amendment period open during a plenary session. Senate Finance Committee chairperson Sherwin Gatchalian presented Committee Report No. 18, detailing

Carigara: This year’s giant Christmas tree in Carigara, Leyte stands out from previous displays as it features a 32-foot sundang (bolo), a symbol deeply rooted in the town’s culture and craftsmanship. The sundang, the manufacture of which is one of the town’s major cottage industries, is the tree’s main ornamental feature, drawing curiosity and admiration from residents and visitors alike. According to Philippines News Agency, the sundang is iconic to Carigara, and it’s ideal that this is represented in the town’s Christmas display, as stated by Mayor Ed Ong Jr. in a recent interview. The giant Christmas tree has already