ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Nov. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Moody’s Investor Service has affirmed the African Development Bank’s AAA credit rating, with a stable outlook.
“The credit profile of African Development Bank (AfDB) is supported by the bank’s robust capital buffers and superior risk management, …
Read MoreCagayan Governor Manuel Mamba deployed rescuers to help 13,000 families or 47,000 residents in the province who were severely affected by the floods caused by Typhoon Ulysses and monsoon rains.
“The volume of people calling for help needs more helpers,” he said.
Mamba said the …
Read MoreAs the country’s merchandise exports rebounded after the coronavirus slump, exporting companies need to accelerate digital transformation to recover and thrive in the new normal.
Industry stakeholders will participate on Dec. 3 in a virtual National Export Congress (NEC) carrying the theme “Digitalization Boost: Invigorating …
Read MoreA high-ranking leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), with a PHP6.1-million bounty on his head, was killed in a firefight with government troops in the hinterlands of Zamboanga del Norte, military officials said Saturday.
Leonido Nabong, first deputy secretary of the NPA’s Western …
Read MoreThe local government is formulating a mental health program to respond to the rising number of suicide cases here, Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar said Saturday.
“Our local government had requested the City Budget Office to study the program together with our mental health professionals,” Salazar …
Read MoreCagayan province was placed under state of calamity on Saturday as massive rescue and relief operations have been intensified.
The floodwater level in many areas in the province remains high due to Typhoon Ulysses.
Governor Manuel Mamba, in a telephone interview, said at least 288 …
Read MoreFresh fruits and vegetables sold directly at the family carport?
Yes, there is one here. A small carport selling vegetables, fruits, and other farm products at a subdivision here has been enticing both motorists and neighbors, especially that the goods are cheap and freshly-harvested from …
Read MoreThe national government inaugurated on Saturday another mega quarantine facility to isolate more coronavirus patients in Barangay Mapagong, Calamba, Laguna.
Officials of the National Task Force (NTF) against Covid-19 officially opened the 550-bed quarantine center to increase the isolation capacity of Region 4-A (Calabarzon).
The …
Read MoreNorth Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco has welcomed the proposed Mindanao River Basin Project (MRBP) by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to address the recurring flood problem in the province and the 220,000-hectare Liguasan marsh.
The MRBP covers 21 sub-basins on the island of Mindanao, including …
Read MoreThe successive landfall of seven typhoons in the country contributed to the massive flooding now being experienced in Cagayan Province.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Cashean Timbal said this is based on reports by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) …
Read MoreForeign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. participated in a series of preparatory meetings on November 10 leading up to the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 12-15, 2020, and rallied Asean member states on several key priorities.
At the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting …
Read MoreThe Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed rescue teams to the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela after floodwaters from the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses and water released from the Magat Dam submerged residential areas.
In a situation report released on Saturday, the PCG said at …
Read MoreRescue operations in Cagayan and Isabela are ongoing as massive flooding in the provinces left several residents trapped on their roofs, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Saturday.
“Nagpapatuloy ang rescue operasyon sa pagsagip sa Cagayan, ayon kay Provincial Governor (Manuel) Mamba, idinagdag na kailangan ng …
Read MoreFollowing the devastation in flood-hit Cagayan Valley, President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Saturday ordered the creation of a task force that would fast-track the distribution of assistance to the victims of Typhoon Ulysses.
“Sa madalian, gumawa ako ng hakbang – creation of a task force. …
Read MoreCinemas have been forced to close as the pandemic virtually halted life as we know it, compelling everyone to stay at home and avoid any risk of infection.
It likewise put on hold highly anticipated film festivals where up-and-coming movies often emerge.
However, for the …
Read MoreThe National Human Settlements Board (NHSB) has approved three resolutions to develop sustainable and resilient housing programs in the country, housing czar Secretary Eduardo del Rosario announced on Saturday.
Del Rosario, also the NHSB chairman, said the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) …
Read MoreIsabela’s provincial board has placed the province in a state of calamity as massive floods continue to hound villagers in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses.
Governor Rodolfo Albano III told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Saturday that he led the aerial surveillance and saw …
Read MoreThe 1st Infantry Division (ID) launched Saturday the Army Green Camp Program to boost food production amid the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Lt. Col. Filven Noche, 1ID Civil-Military Operations chief, said the program aims to maintain a model farm and supply its personnel with agricultural products, …
Read MoreAt least 12 members of the local terrorist group, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), have surrendered to the Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) and the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (ID) in Maguindanao, the Army said Saturday.
The former Moro rebels under the Karialan faction …
Read MoreThree days after assuming as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Gen. Debold Sinas ordered a reshuffle of police officials.
Sinas confirmed to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Saturday that Brig. Gen. Ildebrandi Usana has been reassigned to the Directorate for Police Community …
Read MoreNearly 10,000 evacuees in Pasig City have gradually returned to their houses after the destructive Typhoon Ulysses (international name: Vamco) lashed Metro Manila and Southern Luzon on November 12.
In a social media post on Saturday, Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto said the evacuees were provided …
Read MoreThe Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has deployed some 3,267 police and fire personnel to Cagayan and Isabela provinces for search and rescue and disaster response operations, in coordination with the Coast Guard, the military, and rescue teams of local government units …
Read MorePresident Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday underscored the urgent need to address extreme poverty worsened by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) through collective efforts to accelerate the region’s socio-economic recovery.
“We must redouble our collective efforts to address extreme poverty. We must accelerate our nation’s and the …
Read MoreGovernment troops captured an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit following a clash in Sulu province, officials said Friday.
Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) commander, said Thursday’s firefight in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu broke out when the Army’s 6th Special Forces Battalion …
Read MoreA cooperative owned by 404 farmers here has recognized the role of the “Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita” (Kadiwa) program by the Department of Agriculture in Caraga Region (DA-13).
“The Kadiwa program is a sure market for us, especially during this time of the pandemic,” …
Read MoreGinebra booked the first spot in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) semifinals after defeating Rain Or Shine, 81-73, in their quarterfinal meeting at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center on Friday night.
The top-seeded Barangay did not make use of their twice-to-beat advantage …
Read MoreThe Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed and is preparing to send more personnel and assets to help communities in the Cagayan Valley region that have been severely affected by the series of typhoons, including “Ulysses”, which has caused heavy flooding.
“The AFP …
Read MoreThirdy Ravena was nearly shut down on Saturday as Alvark Tokyo clamped San-En, 94-76, in their B.League battle at the Tachikawa Tachihi Arena in the Japanese capital.
In the inter-conference battle, the reigning B.League champion held Ravena without a field goal almost all game long …
Read MoreThe death toll due to Typhoon Ulysses, which battered several areas in Luzon, has climbed to 37 as of 5 p.m. Saturday.
In a Viber message to reporters, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Cashean Timbal said the number can be …
Read MoreMaguindanao’s top health official has appealed to the public to help fight coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) instead of cyberbullying health care front-liners.
“It has come to our attention that a recent malicious post was created by a certain netizen against a health care worker who …
Read MoreThe number of cadavers retrieved from the landslide areas in Nueva Vizcaya has climbed further to 10, according to its Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (BDRRMO) on Saturday.
Three bodies are found in Sitio Bit-Ang, Runruno identified as Cresencia Nah-oy, of Asaklat, Nagtipunan, Quirino, …
Read MoreA high-ranking leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), with a PHP6.1-million bounty on his head, was killed in a firefight with government troops in the hinterlands of Zamboanga del Norte, military officials said Saturday.
Leonido Nabong, first deputy secretary of the NPA’s Western …
Read MoreForeign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. participated in a series of preparatory meetings on November 10 leading up to the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 12-15, 2020, and rallied Asean member states on several key priorities.
At the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting …
Read MoreThe province was placed under a state of calamity on Saturday following the onslaught of Typhoon Ulysses.
In a special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, a resolution declaring the province of Aurora under the state of calamity due to extensive damage brought by the typhoon …
Read MoreThe death toll for Typhoon Ulysses, which has cut a swathe through Luzon, has climbed to 33 as of 11 a.m. on Saturday.
In a series of Viber messages to reporters, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Mark Cashean Timbal said 16 …
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