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Manila: Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Glenn Corsiga as the new bishop of the Diocese of Ipil in Zamboanga Sibugay province. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) news website reported that Corsiga’s appointment was announced by the Vatican at 12 noon (6 p.m. Manila time) on Monday. The diocese has been without a permanent bishop since August 2023 following Archbishop Julius Tonel’s transfer to lead the Archdiocese of Zamboanga. According to Philippine News Agency, Monsignor Elizar Cielo has been managing the diocese in the capacity of diocesan administrator during the interim period. Corsiga hails from Dumaguete and pursued

Mindoro: Fifteen persons deprived of liberty (PDL) from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-San Jose District Jail here achieved a significant milestone by graduating from the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS) Senior High School program. According to Philippine News Agency, Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, the initiative aligns with the agency’s commitment to providing developmental opportunities for PDL, offering them a chance to rebuild their lives and contribute positively to society. Anglo emphasized that the graduates’ success demonstrates that education is attainable through effort and determination, inspiring others to pursue their dreams despite challenging circumstances.

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday assured close monitoring of the production and prices of vegetables and other agricultural commodities as the country deals with the scorching summer. According to Philippine News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) earlier predicted 43 to 44 degrees Celsius heat indexes in several areas in Cavite, Metro Manila, Batangas, Pangasinan, Bulacan, Isabela, Mindoro, and Zamboanga del Norte. ‘Lahat naman po ay tinututukan natin kasi dahil po sa init ng panahon, lahat po ng ating agricultural commodity maaari po siyang maapektuhan but lalung-lalong na po iyong ating mga (We

Batangas: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has begun investigating the alleged overloading incident involving a roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) vessel at the Batangas Port. According to Philippine News Agency, the concerned vessel departed from the Batangas Port heading to the Port of Odiongan in Romblon, carrying 942 passengers and 29 vehicles at about 5 p.m. on Sunday. The RoRo’s maximum passenger capacity is 1,000 individuals. However, more than 100 passengers were reportedly left behind after the shipping line sold tickets beyond the ship’s capacity. The PCG coordinated with the concerned shipping company and was informed that an additional vessel intended for

Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte province is poised to bolster its agricultural sector with the construction of small water impounding dams, farm reservoirs, and solar-powered irrigation systems, all aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on farmers. A significant PHP305-million People’s Survival Fund (PSF) from the Climate Change Commission will be allocated for this initiative, officially titled the Ilocos Norte Climate Resilient Intervention Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management. According to Philippine News Agency, this marks the first time Ilocos Norte has secured a grant from the PSF, which is dedicated to enhancing community resilience against environmental challenges such