Day: December 11, 2025

La union: The inflation rate in La Union province experienced a notable decline, falling to 0.3 percent in November from 1.1 percent in October. According to Philippines News Agency, this decrease has been attributed primarily to changes in the food and non-alcoholic beverage sector, which holds a significant 56.4 percent share of the inflation basket. This sector shifted from a -0.2 percent inflation rate in October to -1.4 percent in November. PSA-La Union chief statistical specialist Danites Te±ido highlighted that the decline in inflation for vegetables, tubers, plantains, cooking bananas, and pulses was significant, with rates dropping from 26.7 percent

Sydney: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Australia’s implementation of a world-first social media ban for children under 16 represents a significant social and cultural change, declaring “enough is enough.” According to Philippines News Agency, the ban, which took effect at midnight local time, mandates that social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Snapchat block children under 16 or face fines up to 49.5 million Australian dollars or USD33 million. Albanese expressed pride in this initiative, stating that it symbolizes a transformative moment for Australia on a global stage. Despite the government’s intentions, many Australians have

Baguio: The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and John Hay Management Corp. (JHMC) are enhancing accessibility to Camp John Hay by offering more free, clean, and convenient shuttle services. ‘As we promised, we want to be most accessible to the public,’ BCDA and JHMC President and CEO Joshua Bingcang said during an interview on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the e-shuttle loop currently circulates the Camp John Hay reservation, allowing visitors to explore the former US rest-and-recreation facility without a private vehicle or taxi. About five shuttles go around to ferry passengers. The ride is free and operates

Pili: The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Bicol distributed a total of 6,960 land titles and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgages (CoCRoMs) to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III led the distribution of 3,497 land titles to 2,697 ARBs, covering 5,929.36 hectares of agricultural land at the Fuerte Camsur Sports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur. Estrella stated that the initiative supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to expedite the issuance of land titles before the end of his term. He noted that only 800,000 titles

Ilocos norte: The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Ilocos Norte is actively pursuing the passage of an ordinance designed to protect pedestrians from road hazards. Board Member Saul Paolo Lazo emphasized the need to respect pedestrian lanes and walkways, highlighting the community’s tendency to overlook these crucial elements of road safety. According to Philippines News Agency, Lazo, who chairs the Committee on Laws, Rules, Ethics, and Privileges, led a public hearing on the proposed ‘Safe Pedestrian Lanes of Ilocos Norte’ ordinance. He emphasized the necessity of implementing measures to safeguard pedestrians, particularly in high-traffic zones, school areas, and commercial districts. The