Day: December 11, 2025

Pangasinan: The inflation rate in Pangasinan in November this year slightly increased to 2.9 percent from 2.5 percent in October, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority provincial office (PSA) on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, in an online forum, PSA Pangasinan officer-in-charge Verna Palsimon stated that one of the main factors driving the province’s November inflation increase was the housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels category, which rose from 2.7 percent to 4.2 percent, accounting for 51.3 percent of the overall upward trend. Under this commodity group, electricity led the uptrend with a 5.5 percent inflation rate in

Victorias city: Victorias City in Negros Occidental is investigating the alleged irregularities in the distribution of cash aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) in one of its barangays. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Abelardo Bantug III stated that beneficiaries reported receiving less than the intended amount and were asked to return a portion to the person managing the beneficiary list. At least 150 individuals are interested in pursuing legal action. “This is unacceptable. We do not – and will never – tolerate such acts,” Bantug remarked. The Mayor’s Office received a letter on Dec. 9,

Antique: The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Antique will host here a ‘Parada ng Lahi’ on Dec. 19, a lively cultural parade showcasing Antique’s festivals. DepEd Antique Education Program Supervisor Dr. Rodrigo Sarapanan Jr., the event’s focal person, said in an interview on Thursday that the 22 school districts of DepEd Antique will join the activity, highlighting the festivals of the province’s 18 municipalities. According to Philippines News Agency, the Parada ng Lahi is part of the month-long Binirayan Festival that kicked off on Dec. 1. ‘The cultural parade will be participated in by teachers from the different

Baguio city: The Department of Health (DOH) Cordillera urged the public to observe a safe and healthy Christmas season by following the ‘Pinggang Pinoy’ guide, which encourages greater consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. National Nutrition Council nutrition officer Velanie Balajadia emphasized during a press conference that a person’s health reflects their daily habits and advocated for adherence to the nutrition guide not just during the holidays, but every day. According to Philippines News Agency, Balajadia highlighted that under Pinggang Pinoy, three-fourths of the plate should consist of fruits and vegetables. She advised mixing meat with plenty of vegetables and

Manila: The Negros Occidental Public Employment Services Office (PESO): is urging companies and employers to list job openings on the newly launched Negros Jobs online portal. ‘We are expecting more employers to be part of this initiative after its launch on Wednesday,’ Provincial PESO manager Karen Dinsay stated in an interview on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Negros Jobs offers a centralized, accessible, and efficient platform that connects job seekers with employment opportunities in Negros Occidental. It is designed to streamline the hiring process and assist employers in reaching qualified applicants by providing real-time job listings and application tools