Category: General

TARLAC: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the completion of a significant road improvement project in Tarlac, set to benefit the local agricultural community by enhancing transport and accessibility. The project, connecting Barangay Sta. Rosa in Concepcion and Barangay Talaga in Capas, is expected to improve the mobility and accessibility for area residents. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH highlighted that the newly completed two-lane road spans 2.106 kilometers and is five meters wide. District Engineer Edward Ricardo Ramos from the DPWH-Tarlac’s 2nd District Engineering Office noted the road is paved with 200-mm-thick Portland Concrete Cement

MANILA: Local shares kicked off the new year with gains, while the Philippine peso showed minimal movement against the US dollar on the first trading day of 2025. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) increased by 0.33 percent, closing at 6,550.39, and the All Shares index rose by 0.18 percent to settle at 3,755.10. According to Philippines News Agency, the positive start in the stock market comes as investors prepare for a full year ahead. Luis Limlingan, head of sales managing director at Regina Capital Development Corp., noted the optimistic opening, highlighting the market’s focus on upcoming economic data releases.

LAUA-AN: The Latazon Indigenous Peoples Organization (LAIPO) in the municipality of Laua-an is promoting community gardening to bolster its traditional herbal medicine production. This initiative aims to enhance the availability of essential herbs used in creating remedies for skin diseases, liniments, and diuretics, thereby supporting local health practices. According to Philippines News Agency, Abel Pedro, the Iraynon Bukidnon Antique provincial tribal chairman and head of LAIPO, stated that they are urging Indigenous Peoples to cultivate herbs like herba buena, which is purchased at PHP50 per kilogram. The organization has witnessed growth in production since acquiring a PHP1.1 million shared service

CALABARZON: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 4-A has successfully confiscated over 43,000 illegal firecrackers, amounting to more than PHP2 million, during a crackdown spanning from December 18, 2024, to January 1, 2025. The operation is part of a broader initiative to enforce firecracker regulations, which has led to a notable decrease in firecracker-related injuries in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the PRO 4-A Director, Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, reported that the strict enforcement measures have contributed to a significant reduction in injuries, with cases dropping to 160 during the period from December 1, 2024, to January 1,

DUMAGUETE: The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Negros Oriental has successfully registered 125,447 individuals under the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) by the end of 2024, covering a broad spectrum of age groups. This significant achievement represents 89 percent of the province’s estimated population of 1.432 million. According to Philippines News Agency, Engr. Ariel Fortuito, the PSA-Negros Oriental provincial head, highlighted the inclusivity of the registration process, which now extends to newborns as long as their parents are present. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance national identification coverage across the province. In addition to the national ID