Day: December 3, 2025

Dumaguete city: The Philippine Army in Negros Oriental will uphold constitutional authority, support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and oppose destabilization efforts against the government, an official said Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Jason Jumawan, commander of the Army’s 302nd Infantry Brigade in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, confirmed this stance during a press conference, emphasizing the military’s commitment to the nation’s stability. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Jumawan remarked that the Philippine Army will not participate in any unconstitutional efforts to destabilize the government. He recalled the coup d’©tat in 1987 and the subsequent military revolts, noting that these events resulted

Mandaluyong city: Thousands of Filipino workers flocked to the one-day overseas job fair organized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in Mandaluyong City, with lines stretching outside SM Megamall, as hopeful applicants sought opportunities to work in Finland. According to Philippines News Agency, DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay mentioned that only pre-registered applicants were admitted inside the venue. However, a drop-off system was provided for walk-ins due to the overwhelming number of attendees. Bay highlighted the availability of 800 job vacancies in sectors such as manufacturing, production, and factory setups. She also noted that while the job fair lasted just

Manila: Some PHP2 billion under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program were provided to close to 400,000 beneficiaries from 10 regions that were affected by natural calamities the past months. In a statement, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported that from Mt. Kanlaon’s eruption early this year to the most recent typhoons, they have delivered a total of PHP2.045 billion in TUPAD assistance in hard-hit areas throughout the country. A total of 381,513 individuals nationwide benefitted from the emergency employment interventions. According to Philippines News Agency, last month, the DOLE mobilized the TUPAD program, providing

Ormoc city: A fast craft en route to Cebu City was safely escorted back to the port of Ormoc City in Leyte after passengers reported heavy smoke onboard, prompting a rapid response from local rescue authorities. According to Philippines News Agency, shortly after the Supercat vessel departed Ormoc at 9 a.m., a concerned passenger alerted the local government unit about smoke emanating from the fast craft, causing alarm among those onboard. The Ormoc City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) – Water Search and Rescue immediately responded by deploying its rescue boat ‘Lucy.’ The rescue vessel was launched within

Brisbane: The Australian Embassy on Wednesday welcomed the launch of direct flights between Brisbane and Cebu, saying the new route reflects Australia’s intent to do more business and deepen economic engagement with the Philippines. Jetstar began its inaugural Brisbane-Cebu service on Dec. 3, marking the airline’s first scheduled route to a Philippine destination outside Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy stated that this new route will not only enhance tourism but also trade, investment, and cultural ties between the two states. Marc Innes-Brown, the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, emphasized that this initiative is a clear demonstration of