Day: October 31, 2024

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned government agencies to ensure the immediate and safe restoration of power in typhoon-hit areas. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno clarified that the directive will be executed only when conditions are deemed safe to prevent accidents. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno emphasized the complexity of restoring power, stating that every meter of electrical line must be carefully examined to avoid sudden incidents that could lead to accidents or further damage. He stressed the importance of addressing communication issues immediately, while also ensuring that power restoration is conducted with

Batanes: National government agencies assured Thursday that more supplies of family food packs, clean drinking water, and relief goods are set to arrive in Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) continued to drench most of the region. During the PTV’s Special Report, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe said they would deliver the supply augmentation once the weather improves. According to Philippines News Agency, Cajipe noted that a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel carrying at least 5,500 family food packs was on its way to Batanes but has been stranded in Pangasinan.

Manila: The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s (PAGCOR) revenues for the first nine months of the year have reached PHP79.43 billion, marking a 42 percent increase from the PHP55.95 billion reported year-on-year. Pagcor chair and chief executive officer Alejandro Tengco attributed this growth primarily to the electronic games sector. According to Philippines News Agency, Tengco stated that the electronic games sector alone contributed PHP28.22 billion, accounting for 35.52 percent of the gaming revenue. The licensed casino sector followed, contributing 30.84 percent or PHP24.50 billion from licensee fees. The state gaming agency’s net income for the first nine months was recorded

Tacloban city: At least 2,408 police officers across Eastern Visayas have been deployed to cemeteries and terminals to ensure public safety as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad, Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) director, stated that the security plan activated on Oct. 30 covers high-traffic areas, including 326 cemeteries and memorial parks, as well as transport terminals, ports, and other public locations expected to see increased foot traffic. A total of 412 police assistance desks have been set up to provide immediate support and maintain peace

Kanlaon volcano: Increased seismicity was observed in Kanlaon Volcano as it generated 64 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes from midnight on Thursday, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to Philippines News Agency, the VT earthquakes, which occurred between 2 to 8 kilometers deep, were measured at magnitudes ranging from 0.9 to 2.9. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol explained that VT earthquakes occur when magma moves upward, putting stress on the surrounding rocks and producing seismic activity. He noted that an increase in VT earthquakes could indicate rising or moving magma within the volcano, signifying increased volcanic activity beneath the