Day: December 11, 2025

Pasay city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday emphasized the vital role of small businesses and the Filipino workforce in driving national growth as he led the rollout of large-scale job fairs and upskilling programs nationwide. During the Job Fair + Skills E-Hub at the SM Mall of Asia, Marcos highlighted that small enterprises and skilled workers embracing digital transformation will further accelerate the country’s development. According to Philippines News Agency, the ongoing job fairs and skills-training hubs are bringing more opportunities to Filipinos. Marcos cited the government’s collaboration with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), which has so

Mandaluyong: The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) affirmed Thursday that Alice Guo, the convicted former mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, is not receiving any special treatment at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong. BuCor dismissed reports suggesting otherwise as “malicious and unfounded.” According to Philippines News Agency, Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. stated that Guo is undergoing a mandatory five-day quarantine following her transfer from Pasig City Jail to CIW on December 6, as part of standard operating procedures. CIW Chief Superintendent Marjorie Ann Sanidad emphasized that Guo is being held to the same regulations and

Manila: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) announced on Thursday the successful seizure of PHP116.12 million worth of illegal drugs and the arrest of 75 individuals, including nine drug den owners, during a series of operations conducted over a week. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez detailed that these outcomes were the result of 55 anti-illegal drug operations carried out from November 28 to December 5. The confiscated illegal substances included 13,607.65 grams of suspected shabu, 1,000 grams of cocaine, 81,360 pieces of marijuana plants, 1,381.37 grams of marijuana kush, 645 grams of dried marijuana leaves,

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Thursday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s PHP20-per-kg. rice program, known as ‘Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na,’ is now accessible in all 82 provinces following the completion of its nationwide rollout. According to Philippines News Agency, the program’s reach was fully extended after its launch in Sultan Kudarat, successfully bringing affordable rice to geographically challenged areas with assistance from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Agriculture Assistant Secretary Genevieve Guevarra emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among government agencies in achieving this milestone. The BBM Na initiative in BARMM covered

Manila: A public-private sector tie-up is expected to address the housing gap for the low-income segment, and an official of Leechiu Property Consultants is optimistic about this after noting that dialogues towards this goal are now underway. According to Philippines News Agency, Roy Golez, Leechiu Property Consultants director for research and consultancy, highlighted in his presentation for the fourth quarter 2025 market report that government data shows a housing backlog of approximately 10.65 million units nationwide in 2024. He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to meet the housing needs of the growing population. Data from the University of Asia