Day: November 5, 2020

The European Union (EU) announced 1.3 million euro or around PHP73 million in rapid humanitarian aid funding to assist families affected by Super Typhoon Rolly (international name: Goni) which hit and devastated the Bicol Region last Sunday, killing 20 people and wounding several others.

“This …

At least 90 schools across the Zamboanga Peninsula now have access to free internet through the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Free Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) in Public Areas and State Universities and Colleges (SUC) program.

In a statement on Thursday, DICT Secretary Gregorio …

The local Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has been advised to duplicate the strategies implemented in Cebu and Bacolod in addressing the dreaded virus.

This was the advice of Mel Feliciano, Visayas IATF Covid-19 chief implementer, who was sent here by the national …

The Cotabato Electric Cooperative (COTELCO) has ventured to shift from its old “over-the-counter” mode of payment to the more convenient “community-based and online schemes” for clients in the province starting this month.

Engr. Godofredo B. Homez, COTELCO general manager, said the initiative would reduce the …

A lawmaker on Thursday called on Congress to consider augmenting the calamity funds in the proposed 2021 national budget with a significant part earmarked for relief and rehabilitation work in Bicol and other areas struck by Super Typhoon Rolly.

Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte …

The historic walled city of Intramuros has emerged as Asia’s leading tourist attraction in the 2020 World Travel Awards, besting such world-class landmarks as India’s Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China.

This is the second time the Philippine destination won the title after …

Some 407,932 infants and children up to 59 months old from the four provinces of Ilocos Region have been vaccinated against measles and rubella and given oral polio vaccine as of Nov. 4.

Based on the report of the Department of Health Center for Health …

Cyber threats increased during the earlier days of the community quarantine but these have been addressed by financial institutions’ tough stance against online crimes.

In a virtual briefing Thursday, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said cyber crimes like phishing and sending out …

The recent surrender of two fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar is a sign that the communist terrorist group is losing their strongholds in the province.

Philippine Army’s 87th Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Reynaldo Balido said in a statement on Thursday …

Mayor Sara Z. Duterte extended the enforcement of the Safe Davao Quick Response (DQR) system to Nov. 23 due to the influx of registrants, causing the website to crash.

In a radio interview Thursday, Mayor Sara said the city government decided to take down the …

Relief goods will be delivered even to the most remote areas affected by Super Typhoon Rolly, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol said on Thursday.

In a press briefing, OCD division chief for operations Jessar Adornado said no one will be left out …

To make public services accessible to her constituents in the southern and northern corridors of Cebu province, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Thursday announced that the provincial government center will move from this capital city to Balamban town.

In a press conference, Garcia said local government …

– San Miguel Corporation (SMC) posted a net income of PHP15 billion for the third quarter this year, a full turnaround from the PHP4-billion loss during the first half, following the easing of restrictions starting July.

“The country has proven its adaptability and resilience in …

A total of 755 transmission lines in the Bicol Region were damaged due to Super Typhoon Rolly, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said Wednesday.

After conducting aerial and foot patrol in typhoon-stricken areas, particularly in the Bicol Region, NGCP said 47 backbone …

Areas along the projected track of Severe Tropical Storm Siony may likely be placed under Tropical cyclone warning signal (TCWS) no. 3.

In its 8 p.m. weather bulletin Thursday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Siony” was last spotted at 255 …

A House of Representative leader on Thursday said some PHP16 billion worth of projects classified under the budget of the National Task Force for Ending Communist Local Armed Conflict (NTF-ECLAC) should be kept with “some adjustment” toward areas hard-hit by recent typhoons.

House Ways and …

To make public services accessible to her constituents in the southern and northern corridors of Cebu province, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Thursday announced that the provincial government center will move from this capital city to Balamban town.

In a press conference, Garcia said local government …

With 468 new recovered cases reported on Thursday, the total number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) recoveries nationwide reached 349,543.

In its latest case bulletin, the Department of Health (DOH) also reported 1,594 new infections, pushing the overall tally of active Covid-19 cases to 32,773.…

Filipinos are encouraged to invest in bonds and stocks to seize opportunities amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In a virtual press briefing Thursday, AP Securities vice president Jaycob Yedra said the best stock market returns are those invested during times of uncertainties.

“When everyone is fearful, …

Catanduanes Governor Joseph Cua on Thursday lauded the quick disaster response efforts and relief operations of the national government in the province following Super Typhoon Rolly’s onslaught.

During a virtual press briefing, Cua said three road networks out of 11 towns in Catanduanes are still …

Catanduanes Gov. Joseph Cua on Thursday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for sending immediate help to the island province that bore the brunt of Super Typhoon Rolly last Sunday.

“Nagpapasalamat kami kay Presidente dahil sa kanyang quick response sa bagyong sinapit namin dito na super typhoon …

– The significant improvement in the country’s trade performance in September 2020 suggests that the country’s approach to gradually reopen the economy, along with the strict observance of health protocols, puts us on the right track towards economic recovery, the National Economic and Development Authority …

The provincial government of South Cotabato is planning to expand the implementation next year of its subsidized buying scheme for palay to accommodate more local farmers, an official said on Thursday.

Dr. Raul Teves, head of the Provincial Agriculturist Office, said they are currently finalizing …

Ensuring fiscal provisions for the most-affected sectors and the health care system is the primary way for countries to recover from the impact of the pandemic, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said.

In a virtual briefing on Thursday, IMF Regional Office for Asia Director …

After an aerial survey over Mayon Volcano, the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (Apsemo) has declared that quarry operations did not trigger the lahar flow that killed five people and submerged houses in volcanic debris in a Guinobatan town village at the height …

President Rodrigo Duterte supports a proposed legislation which seeks to ban discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE), but is not in favor of same-sex marriage, Malacañang said Thursday.

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that while Duterte supports equal …

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said it has so far provided some PHP26,659,839 worth of assistance to individuals affected by Super Typhoon ‘Rolly.’

The figure accounts funds from the DSWD, local government units, and non-government organizations, it said in its report.

The …

Aboitiz Power Corp. is looking into growing its renewable energy business and also venturing in gas projects in the next 10 years, its president and chief executive officer Emmanuel Rubio said.

“We’re looking at growing our renewable energy portfolio from what is today around 940 …

The provincial government of South Cotabato is planning to expand the implementation next year of its subsidized buying scheme for palay to accommodate more local farmers, an official said on Thursday.

Dr. Raul Teves, head of the Provincial Agriculturist Office, said they are currently finalizing …

The significant improvement in the country’s trade performance in September 2020 suggests that the country’s approach to gradually reopen the economy, along with the strict observance of health protocols, puts us on the right track towards economic recovery, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) …

Downstream communities near the Magat Dam in Isabela are cautioned against flooding as it is likely to continue releasing water as severe Tropical Storm Siony is expected to dump more rains over Northern Luzon.

The water released from the dam flows into Magat River and …

Some 407,932 infants and children up to 59 months old from the four provinces of Ilocos Region have been vaccinated against measles and rubella and given oral polio vaccine as of Nov. 4.

Based on the report of the Department of Health Center for Health …

Ensuring fiscal provisions for the most-affected sectors and the health care system is the primary way for countries to recover from the impact of the pandemic, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said.

In a virtual briefing on Thursday, IMF Regional Office for Asia Director …

Mayor Sara Z. Duterte extended the enforcement of the Safe Davao Quick Response (DQR) system to Nov. 23 due to the influx of registrants, causing the website to crash.

In a radio interview Thursday, Mayor Sara said the city government decided to take down the …

An alleged gun-for-hire group leader and member were killed in an armed encounter with the Bulacan police in Barangay Bagong Barrio, Pandi town on Wednesday night.

Col. Lawrence Cajipe, Bulacan police provincial director, on Thursday identified the suspects as Wilfredo Togonon alias “Willy”, the alleged …

Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the recognition of the Philippines as among the Top 50 safest countries in the world based on the 2020 Global Law and Order Report by international analytics firm Gallup.

In a press briefing from Virac, Catanduanes, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque is …

The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the legality of the divorce between a Filipino woman and her Japanese husband, citing that Japan’s law does not prevent a remarriage for either of the parties in terminated marriages.

“The wording of the provision is absolute. The provision …

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Central Luzon stand to benefit from the implementation of the government’s community face mask project.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to lead the certification process to accredited local mask makers in the countryside.

DTI-Central …

At least 90 schools across the Zamboanga Peninsula now have access to free internet through the Department of Information and Communications Technology’s (DICT) Free Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) in Public Areas and State Universities and Colleges (SUC) program.

In a statement on Thursday, DICT Secretary Gregorio …

The growth normalization of the Philippine economy may be expected by 2022, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Benjamin Diokno said on Thursday.

Diokno said the third quarter 2020 growth is expected to be better than the -16.5 percent in the second quarter, and 2021 …

Magnolia continued to roll on Thursday while keeping Terrafirma winless in the Philippine Basketball Association bubble season via a 103-89 rout at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center.

Held to just 17 points in the first 12 minutes, the Hotshots waxed hot for …

Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said the additional workload as the lead body in the government-wide crackdown on corruption will not affect his agency’s efficiency.

“So far, we have enough state counsels and state prosecutors to handle all these extra tasks …