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Pasay City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 to observe the ongoing progress and improvements following the government’s partnership with the New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). Marcos was joined by Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) general manager Eric Jose Ines, and NNIC general manager Angelito Alvarez during the inspection. According to Philippines News Agency, the visit highlighted the enhancements made since NNIC assumed operations of the airport on September 14, 2024. President Marcos toured several areas, including the Immigration Area, Overseas Filipino Workers

Makati City: The woman recently seen in a viral photo emerging from a sewer in Makati City, known as ‘Rose’, is set to receive PHP80,000 in livelihood assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This aid will be distributed in tranches, announced DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian explained that Rose’s situation is part of a broader initiative by the DSWD, which has already provided similar support to approximately 5,000 families and individuals living in street conditions. This effort is part of the Pag-Abot Program, which was launched in 2023. The assistance provided

Baguio: The city government here is optimistic about a continuously growing economy as it works to further improve its business permit issuance system to comply with the national standard on ease of doing business. ‘The city sees a steady and vibrant economy with the registration of at least 843 new businesses during the first five months of this year,’ Geraldine Anggulo, officer-in-charge of the city’s business permit and licensing office, said in an interview on Tuesday. She said the new registrations brought to 23,423 the total number of business permits issued in less than six months this year. According to

Cagayan de Oro: The local government is set to enhance public service efficiency at City Hall and expand its reach to communities, according to Mayor Rolando Uy. During the resumption of work on Monday, Uy announced that employees and consultants under contractual or job order status will be terminated by the last day of June, subject to review and evaluation. According to Philippines News Agency, regular employees and officials may be transferred to other offices or relocated to other stations within the city to maximize their performance and the effective execution of programs under his administration. “There will be no

Cebu: The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) have dispatched an additional 35,000 bags of rice to Cebu as part of the PHP20 per kg rice initiative known as ‘Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na’ in Central Visayas. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and NFA Administrator Larry Lacson led the send-off ceremony in San Jose, Oriental Mindoro. According to Philippines News Agency, the rice was sourced from Mindoro, a significant rice-producing region. Many farmers there have opted to sell to the NFA due to favorable procurement rates of up to PHP24 per kg for dry palay,