August 2025 – Page 143

Marcos unveils twin push for progress: Declares high-tech innovation hub and forest sanctuary

Chie ManaloAugust 2, 2025August 2, 202505 mins

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formalized the establishment of a cutting-edge innovation zone in Laguna while simultaneously declaring a forest area in Quezon as a protected national park in a strategic move underscoring the balance between development and environmental protection, These two landmark initiatives—seemingly contrasting but inherently connected—signal the government’s commitment to building a future…

Re-Find: The south’s newest treasure trove for collectors and style aficionados

Komfie ManaloAugust 2, 2025August 2, 202503 mins

A fresh and exciting destination has just opened its doors in the South—Re-find, a thoughtfully curated marketplace where fashion lovers, collectors, and savvy shoppers alike can uncover exceptional finds at remarkable value. From dazzling jewelry to pre-loved luxury bags, timepieces, and rare collectibles, Re-find is where timeless style meets smart shopping. But Re-find is more…

Gilas Pilipinas eyes strong finish ahead of FIBA Asia Cup with crucial tune-up vs Jordan

Primo ArrazAugust 2, 2025August 2, 202504 mins

Gilas Pilipinas is entering the final stretch of its preparations with intensity and focus as it braces for a high-stakes exhibition match against Jordan on August 2—just three days before the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup officially tips off in Saudi Arabia. The tune-up game will be more than a friendly scrimmage. According to head coach…

Alas Pilipinas falters after fiery start, falls to Thailand in SEA V.League opener

Kaye CruzAugust 2, 2025August 2, 202504 mins

Alas Pilipinas Women came out swinging, but couldn’t hold off a resilient Thailand squad that pulled off a come-from-behind victory in the opening leg of the 5th Southeast Asia (SEA) V.League on Friday, August 1, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The Philippine side looked poised for a statement win after a commanding first-set triumph, but Thailand,…

SSS issues show cause order to 15 Ilocos Norte employers

_August 1, 2025August 1, 202502 mins

The Social Security System (SSS) has issued show-cause orders to at least 15 employers in Ilocos Norte who have been delinquent in paying the contributions of their employees. Richard Raralio, branch manager of SSS-Laoag City, confirmed this in a media interview Friday after they visited several establishments in the city of Batac and San Nicolas…

24 N. Cotabato ARBs receive debt relief, mortgage releases

_August 1, 2025August 1, 202502 mins

Twenty-four Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in North Cotabato have officially been freed from their agrarian debts after receiving Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Friday. According to Provincial Agrarian Reform Program Officer Evangeline Bueno, the recipients are ARBs from Barangay Saguing, Makilala town, under the…

P368M road project to give market access to 3.8K Ifugao farmers

_August 1, 2025August 1, 202502 mins

The PHP368 million road project with a bridge in Ifugao, is meant to boost agricultural activities in eight farming communities and will benefit more than 3,800 farmers. Lawyer Jennilyn Dawayan, regional director of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), on Friday said the project completion is expected to boost agricultural productivity…

DILG and Metro Manila Council discuss all-day inner street parking ban

Primo ArrazAugust 1, 2025August 1, 202505 mins

On Friday, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and members of the Metro Manila Council (MMC) convened to discuss a proposal for an all-day ban on inner street parking in the metropolis, aimed at easing road congestion. The meeting, held at the Philippine National Police (PNP) headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City,…

Pag-IBIG fund reports record PHP 28.04 Billion net income for first half of 2025

Kaye CruzAugust 1, 2025August 1, 202503 mins

The Pag-IBIG Fund announced on Friday a net income of PHP 28.04 billion for the first half of 2025, reflecting a 15.25-percent increase from the PHP 24.33 billion recorded during the same period last year. This achievement marks the agency’s highest first-half net income since its establishment in 1980. Gross income from January to June…

PAGASA forecasts up to 17 cyclones in the Philippines until January 2026

Mary SyAugust 1, 2025August 1, 202502 mins

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Friday that up to 17 cyclones are expected to develop or enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) from this month until January 2026. For August alone, PAGASA forecasts two to three cyclones to affect the country. As of Friday, a low pressure area…