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San jose de buenavista: There are eight slots now available for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) interested in enrolling with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Antique provincial office mentoring sessions to grow their businesses. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Antique trade and industry development specialist Jenny May Tabalanza stated that they are in the process of accepting applications for the second batch of the Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME)-Money Market Encounter program under the regional office. The program, composed of 10 modules, is intended to equip MSMEs with knowledge on how to scale up their businesses using

Benguet: The provincial government of Benguet has announced the opening of 158 scholarship slots for incoming first-year college students for the Academic Year 2025-2026, as confirmed by Governor Melchor Diclas. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 158 scholarship slots are available for incoming first-year college students under the Provincial Government of Benguet scholarship program. Of these, 140 slots will be designated for each of the province’s barangays, while 18 slots will be allocated for Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduates. These slots are distributed as one per Department of Education (DepEd) district, and four additional slots for students who

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday advised the Filipinos affected by the severe flooding in Kerville and nearby counties in central Texas to seek government assistance. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Philippine Consulate General in Houston continues to monitor the situation of Filipinos in the flood-hit US state. Castro assured the affected Filipinos of the Philippine government’s readiness to extend assistance. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized the importance of reaching out to the government if there are any needs. ‘Kung meron po silang pangangailangan ay tumawag lamang sila at humingi ng tulong sa ating gobyerno.

Manila: Families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Bising (international name Danas) have now totaled 31,106 in three regions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. In a report, the agency noted that these affected families, equivalent to 97,274 persons, are residing in 60 barangays spanning Regions 1 (Ilocos Region), 3 (Central Luzon), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). According to Philippines News Agency, as of Wednesday morning, only three families or 15 persons are seeking shelter inside two evacuation centers, while 1,022 families or 3,026 individuals are being assisted

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced the nationwide resumption of voter registration next month in preparation for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) slated for later this year. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia revealed that the commission’s seven-member panel has approved a 10-day voter registration period from August 1 to 10. According to Philippines News Agency, the decision to resume voter registration was made to ensure eligible voters, particularly those aged 15 to 17, can participate in the upcoming village and youth polls. Chairperson Garcia highlighted the importance of this initiative, noting that without registration, there would be