Category: General

Ilocos Norte: The Ilocos Norte provincial government has taken significant steps to connect its tomato farmers with institutional buyers to secure fair market prices, according to an official statement on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, provincial agriculturist Engr. Teresa Bacnat noted that earlier this week, approximately 6.3 tons of tomatoes were successfully delivered by two farmers’ associations to Bulacan. This was made possible with the provincial government’s support. “With the use of our Kadiwa truck, farmers were able to transport their goods to an institutional buyer in Bulacan, ensuring they receive fair market prices,” Bacnat reported, highlighting that the

Manila: Korea Electric Power Company (KEPCO) remains keen on the Philippine market as it considers exploring opportunities in renewable energy (RE), nuclear energy, and smart grid in the country. In a news release on Thursday, the Department of Energy (DOE) said KEPCO president Kim Dong-cheol paid a courtesy visit on Secretary Raphael Lotilla on Feb. 25 and reaffirmed their commitment to invest in the Philippine energy sector. According to Philippines News Agency, the meeting between Lotilla and Kim centered on RE, nuclear energy, and bringing in Korea’s smart grid platform. Secretary Lotilla expressed appreciation for KEPCO’s commitment to advancing renewable

Para±aque City: A total of 3,300 job vacancies are available at the 5th job fair for displaced internet gaming licensees (IGLs) workers set in Para±aque City on Feb. 28. In a statement Thursday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the job fair dubbed as ‘Project DAPAT: A Special DOLE Action Plan and Transition Job Fair for Displaced IGL Workers’ will be held at the Activity Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Barangay Tambo. A total of 24 participating employers are ready to connect with job seekers. According to Philippines News Agency, the participating companies will come from industries including

Dagupan: Residents of this city welcomed the claim of American archivist and historian from MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia, the United States, James Zobel that Gen. Douglas MacArthur landed at the Bonuan Blue Beach in January 1945, paving the way for the country’s liberation from Japanese invaders. According to Philippines News Agency, Rex Catubig, Dagupan’s consultant on arts and culture, emphasized that this revelation reinforces the city’s vital role in history. ‘While his landing in Leyte happened first, on Oct 20, 1944, it was his landing in Bonuan Blue Beach that set the stage for the Liberation, culminating in the

Pasig City: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of violence involving minors, highlighting the need for enhanced security, anti-bullying strategies, and mental health programs in schools. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian referenced a recent stabbing incident involving Grade 7 and Grade 10 students outside Rizal High School in Pasig City. Additionally, he pointed to a brawl in Iloilo City where students aged 13 to 17 sustained stab wounds, and an incident in Marikina where two female elementary students were stabbed on school grounds. As the head of the Senate Committee on Basic Education, Gatchalian has