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Dinagat Islands: The Department of Trade and Industry in Dinagat Islands (DTI-Dinagat) has handed over a PHP2.5 million Mobile Mariculture Platform to the municipality of Cagdianao. This initiative is designed to bolster local lobster production, specifically benefiting the fisherfolk in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, the platform was provided through DTI’s Shared Service Facility (SSF) program and is expected to significantly aid the Dabus Fisherfolk Association. Richelle Joy Malawi, a trade specialist at DTI-Dinagat, explained in an interview that the SSF project includes two platforms, each equipped with four modules. These modules have the capacity to accommodate approximately

Davao City: The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Davao Region (PDEA-11) on Wednesday led the destruction of seized and surrendered illegal drugs valued at PHP27.5 million at a funeral home’s incinerator in this city. PDEA-11 Director Edgar Jubay stated that the event aligns with their mandate under Republic Act 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) and complies with Board Regulation No. 1, Series of 2002. According to Philippines News Agency, the destroyed drugs included 3.409 kg of shabu valued at PHP23.18 million, 26.8 kg of marijuana worth PHP3.2 million, 126 pieces of marijuana plants valued at PHP25,200, and expired

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday called on the Senate to consider the potential impact of the delays in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on the Philippine economy. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said it is ‘alarming’ that the business sector has already issued a warning that failure to uphold rule of law could affect investor confidence in the long term. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro remarked, “Mismong nasa business sector na po ang naaalarma sa nangyayari sa Senado patungkol po sa impeachment trial. At hindi po talaga nanaisin na

Manila: The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) has resumed full operation on Wednesday after a comprehensive repair and assessment brought on by an electrical fault located between the Redemptorist-Aseana Station and Baclaran Station. In a statement, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) — the private operator of LRT-1 — said full operations resumed at 5:38 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Trains are now running from Fernando Poe Jr. Station to Dr. Santos Station and vice versa,’ it said. The repairs and assessments were made by the LRMC’s Engineering and Maintenance Team. ‘We extend our sincere gratitude for the

Pasig City: The Israeli government is set to finance the establishment of a women’s wellness center at the Rizal Medical Center in Pasig City, marking its largest health initiative in the Philippines. Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa formalized this partnership through a joint communique signed at a ceremony held at the medical center. According to Philippines News Agency, the center will be developed with support from Israel’s international aid agency, MASHAV. This collaboration will focus on procuring equipment, upgrading systems and technologies at the Rizal Medical Center, and facilitating capacity building for medical