Day: July 24, 2024

QUEZON CITY – The Metro Manila Council (MMC), in conjunction with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), is set to deliberate on the potential declaration of a state of calamity across the National Capital Region (NCR) due to the …

MILAN— A new patriotic song titled ‘Pamana’ aimed at inspiring Filipinos to defend their national interests in the South China Sea was recently launched in Milan. The song emerges amid increasing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, calling for unity …

Biliran Island, Philippines – Red tide presence has expanded to Biliran Island, impacting coastal waters along with seven bays in Samar province, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced. The latest seawater samples indicate that…

MANILA— The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans on Wednesday to upgrade the technological resources available to prosecutors, enhancing their ability to combat the evolving challenges of cybercrime. This initiative follows the recent enactment…

CALABARZON – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Calabarzon has issued a reminder that employees absent due to weather disturbances like Typhoon Carina will not face administrative sanctions from their employers, reinforcing a standing ad…

PASAY CITY— The Department of Energy (DOE) has reported a significant expansion in the nation’s transmission lines over the past two years, attributing a 10% increase to the efforts of the Marcos administration. This development is poised to enhance p…

MANILA—The Philippine Department of Finance announced readiness to activate a $500 million standby credit facility from the World Bank, dedicated to rehabilitation efforts for regions impacted by Typhoon Carina. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto highlight…

BACOLOD CITY— The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) has submitted PHP8,000 worth of counterfeit P500 bills to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) following their discovery in a local market. This action comes as part of a broader effort to clamp dow…

MAGUINDANAO SUR – Police in Maguindanao Sur apprehended a 31-year-old suspect deemed a high-value target during a drug buy-bust operation on Tuesday afternoon, confiscating suspected shabu with a street value of PHP6.8 million.

According to Philippi…

PASIG CITY— The National Capital Region (NCR) has been declared a state of calamity following extensive flooding and heavy rainfall exacerbated by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. This critical decision was made on Wednesday by the Metro Mani…

EASTERN SAMAR—The Philippine Army announced on Wednesday that two additional towns in Eastern Samar, Hernani and Maydolong, have been declared free from the threats posed by the New People’s Army (NPA).

According to Philippines News Agency, commande…

INCHEON, Korea — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved USD 1 billion in funding for various climate adaptation and mitigation projects globally, including a significant initiative aimed at empowering green entrepreneurs in the Philippines. T…