Visayas

The Department of Trade and Industry supported small businesses in Negros Oriental in compliance with getting a license from the Food and Drug Administration.

The Philippine Coconut Authority encouraged coconut farmers in Negros Oriental to participate in their digital registry system to avail of programs and benefits.

The Department of Health pushed the Bacolod City government to provide programs against measles and polio to increase children’s immunization rate.

Reservists from Central Visayas have participated in capability enhancement activities to be trained in case of emergencies or war.

The Bacolod City government sets to beat the world’s longest chicken grilling during the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival next month.

The Development Bank of the Philippines has given the Bacolod City government financial assistance to build developmental projects for its economy.

Leyte Governor is pushing for the establishment of sports academies in all provinces in Eastern Visayas to raise the region’s chances in national and international sports competitions.

The Department of Health will establish three super health centers in the towns of Antique to hasten and improve the delivery of medical and health services to the residents.

Ten associations of self-employed and marginalized individuals in Bohol have been tapped to receive PHP6.5 million worth of government assistance.

Despite the sweltering weather, Antique farmers were still able to plant rice given that there was still water in the rivers and streams.