Day: December 15, 2025

Baguio city: Minimum wage earners and domestic helpers, known locally as “kasambahay,” in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will soon benefit from a salary increase of PHP35 and PHP600, respectively, set to take effect before the end of the month. According to Philippines News Agency, the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board – CAR sanctioned the wage increase through Wage Order No. CAR-24. This order raises the minimum wage in the region from PHP470 to PHP505, impacting all minimum wage earners in the private sector, regardless of their job position, designation, employment status, or wage payment method. In addition, domestic

Piddig: A modern variety of sorghum, locally known as “Bukakaw,” is being reintroduced to farmers in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, to boost their growing livestock industry, particularly the Wagyu cattle sector. Former Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Pi±ol has announced plans to establish a 13-hectare sorghum pilot farm in Barangay Tonoton, Piddig, aimed at supporting local farmers and enhancing the cattle feed supply. According to Philippines News Agency, Pi±ol was approached by National Irrigation Authority (NI) Administrator Eduardo Guillen, a former mayor of Piddig, to promote sorghum farming in the region. Pi±ol shared on his Facebook page that the pilot

Manila: Malaca±ang announced on Monday that the proposed increase in funding for the Medical Assistance for Indigents and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) is designed to expand zero balance billing and enhance access to healthcare services, particularly in local government unit (LGU) hospitals. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the Department of Health (DOH) is advocating for an increased MAIFIP budget to better meet zero balance billing requirements, including in hospitals that do not fall directly under the DOH’s jurisdiction. In a press briefing, Castro emphasized, “May mga ospital po dito na hindi po kaugnay

Dasmari±as: Dasmari±as defeated Bi±an Tatak Arellano University, 25-17, 25-18, 25-21, in Game 2 to sweep the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) tournament at the Dasmari±as Arena in Cavite last Sunday. The Monarchs, represented by the National University Lady Bulldogs, had previously secured a 25-21, 25-20, 25-15 win in Game 1 to establish their dominance. According to Philippines News Agency, skipper Vange Alinsug and standout rookie Sam Cantada led the charge with 13 points each in the decisive match. Alexa Nichole Mata and Natasha Kaye Bombita added eight points each, while Harlyn Serneche and Minierva Maaya contributed six and five points,

Marikina city: Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro has ordered heightened traffic management and security measures in major commercial and market areas as the city braces for increased shoppers and motorists during the Christmas season. According to Philippines News Agency, Teodoro has directed the Office of Public Safety and Security (OPSS) along with traffic enforcers to improve vehicle flow after observing heavier congestion in markets and business districts. The directive comes in response to the annual holiday rush, which often sees a significant uptick in both pedestrian and vehicular movement throughout the city. Teodoro instructed the OPSS to deploy more personnel