Day: October 31, 2024

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday ordered its attached agencies to ensure that passengers are given ‘preferential, comfortable, affordable, safe, secure, and accessible’ service during the “Undas” season. In a statement, DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista highlighted the efforts under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Undas 2024, which aims to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers at transportation hubs across the country, covering aviation, maritime, road, and railway sectors. According to Philippines News Agency, Bautista emphasized the importance of providing excellent service during peak travel seasons, stating, “Every peak season mayroon kaming Oplan Biyaheng Ayos. Ang objective natin dito ay

Cebu city: A total of 2,587 active indigenous peoples (IP) households in Central Visayas continue to receive comprehensive assistance from the national government, a social welfare official said on Thursday. Shalaine Marie Lucero, regional director of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Central Visayas, highlighted the significant support provided to IPs in the region, particularly the Sama Bajau and Atis in Cebu. This includes aid through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P) cash grants, enhanced interventions, and capability-building activities. According to Philippines News Agency, the program known as COMPRE is an integrated approach offering a package of services and

Manila: The Japanese government is prepared to offer “all possible assistance” to the Philippines in the wake of the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This announcement was made by Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who expressed his solidarity with the Philippines after the storm wreaked havoc across several regions of the country last week. According to Philippines News Agency, Prime Minister Ishiba conveyed his condolences to the Philippines and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on October 29. In his message, Ishiba said, “I am deeply saddened and worried to learn the news that many

Pasay city: The Philippines successfully concluded the first International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS) at the Philippine International Convention Center, reaffirming its commitment to leading the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the conference’s achievements, including the adoption of the Pasay Declaration and the participation of diverse attendees from 80 countries. According to Philippines News Agency, the conference underscored the Philippines’ role as a pathfinder and peacemaker in advancing the WPS agenda. Secretary Manalo assured United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed of the country’s dedication to these goals, rooted

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.