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Negros Occ: The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in collaboration with the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), has initiated the nation’s first formal training program focused on sugarcane production. According to Philippines News Agency, TESDA Director General Jose Francisco Benitez announced that an initial cohort of 25 trainees will participate in a four-month comprehensive course on Sugarcane Production NC (National Certificate) Level II. This program is the first of its kind in the country, with Negros chosen as the pilot location for the Sugarcane Production NC II TESDA training initiative. Benitez highlighted that the program is designed to

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is conducting its regular weekend road reblocking works on selected road sections in the cities of Quezon, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan, and Makati. In an advisory issued Friday, the DPWH-National Capital Region (NCR) said asphalt overlay, rotomilling, construction of box culvert, and rehabilitation of lined canal will require partial closure of selected lanes to avoid disruption of usual traffic flow. According to Philippines News Agency, the works started at 11 p.m. on April 4 and are expected to be completed at 5 a.m. on April 7. In Quezon City, asphalt overlay will

Bayambang: The historic St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church in Bayambang was officially proclaimed an archdiocesan shrine on Saturday. The elevation of the church to shrine status recognizes not only its spiritual significance but also its enduring legacy as a center of faith and devotion. According to Philippines News Agency, the decree signed by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas highlighted the importance of the church’s new status. “We are pleased to note that the Godos, a hymn for St. Vincent Pereira, composed many years ago, is a testament of the census feeding and proof of the numerous favors received through his intercession,”

Manila: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST) clinched the first finals berth in the UAAP Season 87 men’s tennis after dominating University of the East (UE), 4-1, in the semifinals at Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Manila on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ericjay Tangub delivered UST’s initial point when he conquered Gerald Gemida, 6-1, 6-4, but UE tied after JB Aguilar turned back Sebastian Santos, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. Reigning Most Valuable Player Nilo Ledama rallied past Marc Nicole Suson, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2; Richard Bautista and Nash Agustines downed Mark Dave Palanas and RJ Baje, 6-0, 6-2; and

Quezon City: The Catholic faithful can add a visit to a mall exhibit of images depicting the Agony, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ to their observance of this year’s Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, Radio Veritas Religious Department head Renee Jose announced that the ‘Veritas 846 Holy Week Exhibit 2025’ will be held at Fisher Mall Quezon City from April 12 to 20. ‘In celebration of the Year of Jubilee of Hope, this exhibit invites the faithful to reflect on the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, which brought hope and salvation to the