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Manila: The price adjustments for Rice for All (RFA) under the Marcos administration’s Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program are set to take effect on Wednesday, with reductions ranging from PHP2 to PHP3 per kilogram, as announced by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday. This decision aligns with the ongoing decline in global rice prices and anticipates the peak of the palay harvest season. According to Philippines News Agency, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. confirmed the new pricing structure in a statement. Effective from February 12, RFA5 rice will be available at PHP43 per kilogram, RFA25 at PHP35 per

Bacolod: The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and local barangays in this highly urbanized city to promote electrical safety and prevent electrical fires. The initiative aims to enhance community safety, reduce fire-related incidents, and ensure compliance with electrical service regulations. According to Philippines News Agency, Negros Power has launched the ‘Pakape Program,’ which consists of three key components designed to ensure reliable and safe electricity service. The ‘Red Zones’ initiative focuses on collaborating with the BFP to raise awareness about electrical hazards, targeting 284 fire-prone sitios within 48 of

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a call for a whole-of-nation approach to ensure a safer digital environment for Filipino children. This appeal was made during the commencement of this year’s Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations, led by the DOJ’s National Coordination Center against Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Materials (NCC-OSAEC-CSAEM). According to Philippines News Agency, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla emphasized the need for real justice that extends into cyberspace, urging stronger collaboration to create a safer internet for all. Undersecretary-in-Charge for the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), Nicholas

Manila: Nine candidates backed by the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are among the likely winners in the 2025 Senate race, as indicated by the latest OCTA Research pre-election survey. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey, conducted between January 25 and 31, shows ACT-CIS Party-list Representative Erwin Tulfo as the frontrunner, securing 70 percent voter preference. Former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is positioned between third and eighth place with a 52 percent preference. Other candidates supported by the administration making the probable winning list include Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., former Senator Panfilo Lacson, Senator Pia

Baguio City: Kennon Road is passable to light vehicles only from February 12 to 14, 2025, as announced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera. This restriction is due to a scheduled road surface correction along the temporary bypass of Kennon Road, specifically between K0223+010 and K0223+126 in Camp 2, Tuba, Benguet. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH released an advisory alerting the public about the anticipated heavy traffic flow during this period. Kennon Road is a crucial highway connecting Baguio City with other regions in the Cordillera, making the temporary restriction significant for travelers. In related