Day: December 8, 2025
PSA: Pilots, Tech Professionals Still Top Highest-Paid Jobs in PH
MANILA, Philippines – If you’re aiming for one of the country’s highest-paid jobs, the latest figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that aviation and high-skilled tech occupations continue to dominate the wage ladder in 2024. The PSA’s 2024 Occupational Wages Survey found that the average Filipino full-time worker earns ₱21,544 per month. B
Basilan Eyes Mixed Solar-Hydrogen Plant to End Years of Unstable Power
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Basilan may soon take a major step away from its decades-long dependence on unreliable diesel power as Lamitan City explores the possibility of hosting a mixed solar-hydrogen power plant that could cut electricity costs by half. Lamitan City Mayor Roderick H. Furigay met on Wednesday, December 3, with representatives of French hydrogen
25 Dawlah Islamiya, BIFF members surrender in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY — Twenty-five former members of the now-defunct Dawlah Islamiya and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have surrendered to the military, turning over firearms and explosives in a ceremony in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Friday, December 5. Major General Jose Vladimir Cagara, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6th ID),
Why buying local agri products for holiday gifts matters
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – As the holiday rush begins, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 9 is making a simple appeal: choose local. Buy a bag of locally grown coffee, a jar of homemade coco jam, or a basket of farm-made treats—and you’re not just ticking off your gift list. You’re helping keep
Daily Reflection I Seeing Truth When the World Turns Cloudy
We live in a time when truth is no longer simply spoken—it competes. Every day, a flood of voices rushes toward us: headlines designed to provoke, posts crafted to deceive, and messages engineered to manipulate emotions. It feels as though the world has been wrapped in fog. What once seemed clear now appears blurry. What
Harry Roque Claims ICC warrant vs Bato dela Rosa is Out — But Offers no Proof
Former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stirred the political pot on Sunday after claiming that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has already issued a warrant of arrest for Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa — a remark that immediately raised questions about his source and motives. Roque made the claim on the same day he revealed he
Samsung’s Galaxy S25+ Might Be the Real Star of 2025 — Here’s Why
Samsung has been dropping solid devices for years, but let’s be honest — the excitement factor hasn’t been the same lately. We’re not getting the wild, experimental Samsung of old. Still, there is something comforting about hardware that’s been refined year after year. Small, consistent upgrades can make a big difference. And while everyone’s buzzing
