Day: October 29, 2024

LAOAG CITY – A total of 33 motorist assistance stations will be set up along major, secondary, and tertiary roads in the Ilocos Region starting Oct. 31 to help motorists during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day or Undas. Engineer Jocelyn Oamar, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1 (Ilocos) spokesperson, said Tuesday that preparations are underway for the deployment of personnel to man these stations. She said the assistance stations would be manned by an automotive mechanic who could troubleshoot in case of a vehicle breakdown, emergency responders who would be tasked to coordinate

Manila: Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto said his office respects the Supreme Court’s (SC) temporary restraining order (TRO) on transferring the idle funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) worth PHP89.9 billion to finance other programs of the government. ‘We respect the Supreme Court’s intervention. As a public servant myself, I recognize the right of every citizen to seek redress from the courts. Rest assured that the DOF will fully comply with the order of the Supreme Court,’ Recto said in a statement Tuesday. He pledged the DOF’s full cooperation with the SC and looks forward to

LEGAZPI CITY – Families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) have started receiving financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Bicol (DSWD-5) through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. In an interview on Tuesday, Leslie Benbing, DSWD-5 crisis intervention section information officer, said PHP6.6 million were distributed to 1,112 families in Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Sur, and Masbate. She said the amount of financial assistance released was as follows: Catanduanes – PHP30,000 (3 families); Naga City – PHP4.64 million (784 families); Iriga City – PHP10,000 (1 family); Ligao City – 1 family (PHP10,000); and

Manila: Around 300-350 shooters are expected to join the 46th Southeast Asian Shooting Association Championships from Nov. 24 to Dec. 14. The tournament features practical shooting, sporting clays, bench rest, and Olympic shotgun which includes both trap and skeet shooting. ‘It’s almost like a fiesta. We’re pretty excited about it, although a bit tiring to prepare,’ said Philippine National Shooting Association (PNSA) secretary-general Irene Garcia during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the VIP Room of the Rizal Memorial Coliseum Tuesday. ‘It’s not really our first time to host it, but it’s going to be the biggest multi-shooting event

Manila: Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday emphasized gender equality and advocated for women’s leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient. In her opening message at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), Legarda highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving the transformation. ‘In my almost three decades of legislative experience, I have realized that the road towards addressing the unique needs of women in conflict areas requires practical measures, in terms of resources and financing, and gender-responsive policies,’ she said. ‘This is what this conference is all about. It is about enriching and