Day: December 8, 2025

Manila: All services of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can now be processed through its upgraded online ticketing system, which also allows the public to check in real-time the status of their inquiries or complaints. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEC announced in a press release that the public can access the new iMessage system, launched on December 4, through the website. Users can utilize the platform with their account under the Electronic SEC Universal Registration Environment, known as eSECURE. The SEC highlighted that this upgraded online system enables users to track the status of their tickets in

Ilocos region: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Monday distributed 775 electronic titles (e-titles) to 677 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the Ilocos Region, covering more than 717 hectares of land. According to Philippines News Agency, the distribution was part of the extended implementation of the World Bank-funded Support to Parcelization of Lands for Individual Titling (SPLIT) project, which aims to subdivide around 1.38 million hectares of Collective Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CCLOA) nationwide. During the ceremonial awarding rites held at the municipal auditorium, DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella urged ARBs to take proper care of the land awarded

Manila: The death toll from severe floods and landslides across Asia climbed past 1,700 as of Sunday, with hundreds still missing. Unprecedented floods, landslides, storms, and cyclones have wreaked havoc across Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand, with Indonesia being the worst-hit country. According to Philippines News Agency, Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency reported that floods and landslides in Sumatra island alone have killed 916 people, with 274 still missing and around 4,200 injured. Rescue operations are underway as emergency services continue to search for survivors. The catastrophic events have affected more than 3.2 million people, displacing over 1 million

Manila: The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has called on goat and sheep raisers, livestock traders, and local veterinarians to strengthen preventive measures after neighboring Southeast Asian countries reported cases of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), also known as sheep and goat plague. According to Philippines News Agency, while the Philippines remains PPR-free, the agency stated in an advisory over the weekend that the threat of the virus entering the country could not be readily ruled out due to possible illegal animal transport, risky trade practices, or contaminated equipment. PPR is a highly contagious viral disease affecting small

Manila: Gasoline prices are set to increase by PHP1.20 per liter starting Tuesday morning, as announced by several fuel companies. According to Philippines News Agency, Seaoil, PTT Philippines, and Jetti Petroleum have released separate advisories indicating that the price hike will take effect at 6 a.m. on December 9. Despite the increase in gasoline prices, the cost of diesel and kerosene will remain unchanged. This marks the second consecutive week that gasoline prices have risen, influenced by the potential peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The United States has been actively promoting these discussions, contributing to the current market trends.