Day: December 4, 2025

Tacloban: Two farmers’ cooperatives and associations (FCAs) in Eastern Visayas have secured financial grants under the Enhanced Kadiwa Financial Grant Program, the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) here said on Thursday. Baybay Dairy Cooperative received PHP2 million, which will be used for key operational upgrades, including the acquisition of a new delivery truck and a milk homogenizer. The Talolora Farmers Association of Palapag, Northern Samar, was granted PHP300,000, earmarked to augment its trading capital and strengthen its market activities. According to Philippines News Agency, the grant is expected to boost their operational capacity and improve direct market

Manila: Malaca±ang expressed respect for former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio ‘Babes’ Singson’s decision to resign from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), citing health reasons as the primary factor. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, in an interview with dzMM, acknowledged the demanding nature of the ICI’s workload, which may have impacted Singson’s health. Castro stated, “We respect former Secretary Babes Singson’s decision, considering that his health was the main factor.” She further noted the challenging nature of the ICI’s responsibilities, including daily hearings on anomalous flood control projects and extensive

Manila: 1Tahanan Partylist Representative Nathan Oducado on Thursday called on fellow lawmakers to enact legislation prohibiting political dynasties, in light of the corruption scandals currently affecting the nation. Oducado emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue, pointing to the recent flood control corruption scandal and other irregularities involving public funds. He asserted the necessity of demonstrating to the public that public office should not be treated as a family business, particularly by those in power. According to Philippines News Agency, Oducado argued that dynastic politics has facilitated the persistence of corrupt practices at all levels of government. He highlighted the

Manila: In a demonstration of unity across significant political regions, a total of 97 lawmakers from Metro Manila and Mindanao have expressed their unwavering support for Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III. They emphasized the necessity of his leadership in restoring integrity, stability, and public trust within the House of Representatives. According to Philippines News Agency, the Metro Manila representatives, comprising 30 out of 33 district lawmakers, and the 67-member Mindanao bloc, led by Senior Deputy Speaker Ferdinand Hernandez, released separate yet complementary statements. They highlighted Dy’s principled leadership, calm governance approach, and strong advocacy for reforms. This endorsement from two

Manila: Malaca±ang on Thursday expressed optimism that Congress would fast-track the passage of the proposed 2026 national budget, warning that reliance on a reenacted 2025 appropriations could pose challenges to government operations. ‘Mas mahihirapan po tayo kapag may reenacted budget. At kaya po nasabi natin na hangga’t maaari ay mapabilis (We will face more difficulties if there is a reenacted budget. That is why we said that, as much as possible, the process should be expedited,’ Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in an interview over dzMM. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the importance of timely deliberation and