Category: General

Manila: The House of Representatives has advanced key legislation promoting women’s rights, including a divorce bill and amendments to the Family Code, in an effort to address gender inequality, a House leader said on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, in observance of Women’s Month, House Committee on Women and Gender Equality chairperson and Bataan Rep. 1st District Geraldine Roman announced that the passage of the divorce bill in the House marked a significant step for women seeking legal remedies from failed and abusive marriages. Roman emphasized the urgent need for such legislation, noting that many women find themselves trapped

Cagayan de Oro: Government agencies and local government units in Northern Mindanao kicked off the National Women’s Month celebration on Monday, highlighting initiatives to promote inclusivity and gender equality. At the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology-Northern Mindanao (BJMP-10) headquarters, Jail Officer-1 Kimberly Faith Lomarda shared a message on the resilience of women during the flag-raising ceremony. “Let this flag be a symbol of the women who faced heartbreak but still found a way to hope again,” Lomarda said. According to Philippines News Agency, Vanessa Molina, a warden at the BJMP’s Cagayan de Oro Female Dormitory, emphasized the vital role

Puerto Princesa City: James Van Ramoga and Sofia Adriana Calvo clinched victories in their respective divisions at the Sunrise Sprint Triathlon last Sunday in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Van Ramoga completed the 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run in 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 37 seconds, edging out John Paul Daquioag (1:17:46) and Mejares Naune Elison (1:21:07). In the women’s division, Calvo secured the title with a time of 1:39:17, beating Lucienne Aragones (1:44:15) and Princess Kedtag (1:52:17). According to Philippines News Agency, Bastien Poupelain of France and Agnieszka Najnigier-Pierzynowska of Poland triumphed in the IRONMAN 70.3 event. Poupelain

Iloilo City: Debaters from the University of San Agustin – College of Law (USA-COL) will represent the Philippines at the White and Case International Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Washington, D.C. According to Philippines News Agency, the USA-COL team emerged victorious over 27 other participating schools during the 2025 Divina Law-UST Philippine Jessup Cup held at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila from February 8 to March 2. This victory marks the university’s consecutive win in the competition. Mayor Jerry Tre±as expressed his pride in an interview, stating that Iloilo’s representation on a

Manila: A newly completed PHP10 million irrigation project in Davao Occidental is set to provide farmers with sustainable and modern agricultural solutions, the National Irrigation Administration in Davao Region (NIA-11) announced Monday. The Basiawan Pump Irrigation Project, the province’s first groundwater pump irrigation initiative, was handed over to the Basiawan Solar Power Pump Irrigators Association (IA) Inc. in Sitio Kumassie, Barangay Basiawan, Sta. Maria, last month. According to Philippines News Agency, Benjie Nierre, head of engineering and operations at NIA-11 Davao del Sur Irrigation Management Office (IMO), explained that the project uses a solar-powered pumping system to lift groundwater. This