Day: December 9, 2025

Mawab: The local government unit (LGU) of Mawab, Davao de Oro has reaffirmed its commitment to support local business owners by streamlining permit and approval processes to create a more business-friendly environment. Mayor Myrill Apit, in a phone interview on Tuesday, said the initiative is designed to encourage entrepreneurship, boost economic growth, and generate employment opportunities for residents. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Apit stated that the municipality has instructed concerned offices to streamline procedures, reduce delays, and provide clear guidance to applicants. The LGU aims to make it easier for business owners to invest and operate in Mawab.

Iloilo city: The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo chapter marked its 120th anniversary by recognizing individuals who laid the groundwork for the robust economic landscape of Iloilo through its Captain of the Industry Award. “The Captain of the Industry Award is positioned as one of the most prestigious recognitions for a founder or business leader who is a wealth creator and a societal benefactor, ensuring that their financial success translates into lasting positive value for the community and country,” PCCI Iloilo chairperson Felix Tiu said in a ceremony on Monday evening. According to Philippines News Agency, Tiu

Para±aque: 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan has called for the swift passage of a measure that would implement science-based strategies to lessen the effects of natural disasters and reduce losses. House Bill 4035, also known as the proposed Multi-Hazard Mapping Act, aims to formalize the creation and regular updating of hazard maps for every city and municipality, integrating these tools into disaster risk reduction efforts and local development planning. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposed measure seeks to expand on the advancements made by the Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH), which employed LiDAR (Light Detection and

Manila: The Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) has approved the proposed timeline for the passage of the 2026 national budget plan, Malaca±ang announced on Tuesday. This decision was made during a meeting at Malaca±an Palace in Manila, where legislative priorities were discussed, as shared by Palace Press Officer Claire Castro with Palace reporters. According to Philippines News Agency, the LEDAC meeting saw the agreement on timelines for the passage of the General Appropriations Bill and the submission of the enrolled bill for the President’s signature. Key congressional leaders, including Senate President Vicente Sotto III, House Speaker Faustino Dy III, and

Manila: The official launching of the ‘Lakbay Museo ng Paghilom,’ the first-ever mobile museum in the country dedicated to the stories of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs), was hosted on Tuesday by the House of Representatives at its South Wing Annex Lobby. According to Philippines News Agency, the Paghilom Mobile Museum, founded by Fr. Flaviano Villanueva, a 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, is mounted in observance of the National Human Rights Consciousness Week. The exhibit was supported by Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre and Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno. The museum features curated artifacts, images, and narratives drawn from families of