A total of 50 village chiefs in Negros Occidental have successfully finished their managerial and leadership course, promoting more effective public service in the province.
The Department of Agrarian Reform has given certificates and e-titles to more than 500 agrarian beneficiaries in Caraga, supporting the region's farmers.
In Eastern Visayas, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources reports seeing more than 2,000 kinds of waterbirds, some of which are uncommon breeds.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development opened Php3.2 million social development projects in Camarines Sur to encourage residents to participate in the community.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations plans to have more wetlands in Asia to serve as heritage parks to boost conservation efforts in the ecosystem.
Senator Francis Tolentino recommends that the government support senior nutrition initiatives to lay a solid foundation for the nation's nutritional framework.