Day: October 31, 2024

Cotabato city: A military operation in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur ended with the death of a suspect in the killing of a village councilor, the Army reported Thursday. The fatality, identified only as ‘Abdul Ken,’ was reportedly involved in the murder of Toto Gogo Kensa, a councilman of Barangay Labu-Labu 2 in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, stated that troops clashed with the suspect’s group while conducting a law enforcement operation to apprehend those responsible for Kensa’s murder. The suspect’s comrades abandoned

Manila: The Philippines is set to receive multibillion pesos worth of international aid from the European Union (EU), the United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan in response to the devastation left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). The EU on Thursday said it has approved 1.5 million euros (approximately PHP94 million) in humanitarian aid to assist the most affected populations, especially in the regions of Bicol and Calabarzon. According to Philippines News Agency, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic expressed his concern, stating, “I am sad to see that only a few days after my visit to Manila, the

Manila: Leon (international name Kong-Rey) has weakened into a typhoon but continues to affect Luzon, a Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecaster said Thursday. “It continues to affect mostly Northern Luzon. Leon’s trough could possibly bring rains across the whole island,” Veronica Torres of PAGASA said in a briefing shortly before noon. According to Philippines News Agency, Leon packs maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 215 kph. It was located 155 km north of Itbayat, Batanes as of 10 a.m. Torres said heavy to intense rains and storm-force winds

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the government’s response to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Leon, which has affected Northern Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos has no public engagements on Thursday and will only attend private meetings in Malacañang while overseeing all developments related to the super typhoon. The President earlier directed local government units (LGUs) to prepare for Leon. In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Leon has maintained its strength while moving northwestward near Batanes, which is currently under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4.

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced a significant policy change, now allowing its members to claim benefits for readmissions due to the same illness within a 90-day period. This move comes as PhilHealth lifts its Single Period of Confinement (SPC) policy, which previously restricted compensation to only one claim for admissions and readmissions related to the same illness or procedure within a 90-calendar day timeframe. According to Philippines News Agency, PhilHealth Chief Emmanuel Ledesma emphasized that the decision to lift the SPC rule was made after extensive evaluation. “After extensive evaluation, we have lifted the rule of