Day: October 30, 2024

LEGAZPI CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 5 (Bicol) has distributed PHP9.3 million in cash assistance to 1,979 ‘Kristine’-affected workers from across the region as of Wednesday. Johana Vi Gasga, DOLE-5 spokesperson, said the payout is under DOLE’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program which benefited those from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur, Masbate, and Catanduanes. “We also have an ongoing payout today in various towns across the region. The payout schedule for the assistance is up to Nov. 5, except on Nov. 1, 2, and 3. Each beneficiary received a salary of PHP395

LAOAG CITY – Officials and residents have undertaken precautionary measures for the potential impact of Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey), which is now bringing strong winds and light to moderate rains in Ilocos Norte province. While leading the distribution of rehabilitation inputs in various parts of the province, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc on Wednesday afternoon announced the suspension of government work as well as classes both in public and private schools at all levels at 2 p.m. ‘I hope everyone gets home early before the rain intensifies,’ he said in a statement. In Pagudpud town, Mayor Rafael

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – Townsfolk in the municipality of Sibalom rushed to finish cleaning the tombs of their departed loved ones on Wednesday, the deadline set by the local government unit for these activities ahead of the observance of ‘Undas’ or All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days. Sibalom Mayor Gian Carlo Occeña issued Executive Order (EO) 2024-034, regulating the operations of all three cemeteries in the municipality and set Oct. 30 as the last day for cleaning of tombs. ‘It is the responsibility of the municipal government to see to it that those who solemnly visit the graveyards

Manila: Senator Imee Marcos said Wednesday the public deserves transparency on what happened to the PHP132 billion allocated since 2018 for flood control in Bicol after continued severe flooding in the region. ‘It is unacceptable that PHP132 billion has been designated for Bicol flood control projects, yet communities remain inundated, and families are suffering. The public deserves transparency on where these funds went,’ Marcos said in a news release. Based on the 2024 General Appropriations Act, Bicol received PHP31.94 billion this year alone, bringing the six-year total to nearly PHP133 billion. Of this amount, Marcos said more than PHP86.6 billion

Manila: The Quezon City government said it would give PHP10 million in assistance to nine local government units (LGUs) in the Bicol region that were devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) last week. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto said the City Council approved Resolution No. SP-9833 S-2024, authorizing Mayor Joy Belmonte to extend financial assistance and donate P10 million to severely affected municipalities city in the region. ‘Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has caused extensive damage across the Province of Camarines Sur and Albay, affecting numerous municipalities, displacing residents, and significantly impacting local