Visayas

The Department of Trade and Industry supported the indigenous peoples’ community in Antique to help improve their productivity and generate more income.

The Cauayan in Southern Negros Occidental was named the “Bamboo Capital of Southern Negros Occidental” to boost livelihood programs and the economy.

The educational department in Antique is reviewing its sports program to develop students that can compete in regional athletic competitions.

The employment sector of Negros Oriental has given cash assistance to more than 3,000 beneficiaries in compliance with the recent celebration of Labor Day.

The Department of Labor and Employment’s TUPAD program provided emergency employment to beneficiaries in Antique, helping them defray their family expenses.

President Marcos Jr. pushed the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines to immediately address the power problem in Western Visayas to help residents.

Different government agencies collaborated to open the “Kadiwa ng Pangulo Para sa Manggagawa Program” in Iloilo, providing affordable goods to workers during Labor Day.

The Bacolod City government opened a help desk for indigent patients to provide them with smoother access to medical assistance.

The Balikatan forces opened a multi-purpose building to the Antique local government, which was disclosed to be a temporary shelter for abused children.

Boracay will host a “Beach Tennis Love Boracay tournament” over the weekend featuring local and foreign players.