Day: November 1, 2024

MANILA: Two Indonesian military helicopters have arrived in the Philippines to support the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in areas severely affected by recent weather disturbances. The Indonesian National Armed Forces’ Mi-17V5 and H-225M helicopters landed at the Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, enhancing the PAF’s capacity to deliver essential relief supplies to remote and inaccessible areas. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo emphasized that the addition of these helicopters significantly strengthens the PAF’s aerial relief capabilities, ensuring more efficient delivery of aid. The PAF has been actively involved in

Loreto: The local government of Loreto, Dinagat Islands marked the 82nd anniversary of the “Battle of San Juan” on Thursday, commemorating the courage of local defenders during World War II. According to Philippines News Agency, the battle took place on Oct. 31, 1942, in Loreto’s coastal village of San Juan, where US Army defenders and Filipino guerrillas faced invading Japanese forces. Among the Filipino guerrillas who led the resistance were four local heroes from Loreto – Sgt. Primo De Jesus, Private 1st Class Florentino B. Omana, and Privates Perfecto Villanueva and Eleuterio Omapas. “The Battle of San Juan reflects the

Loreto: The local government of Loreto, Dinagat Islands marked the 82nd anniversary of the “Battle of San Juan” on Thursday, commemorating the courage of local defenders during World War II. According to Philippines News Agency, the battle took place on Oct. 31, 1942, in Loreto’s coastal village of San Juan, where US Army defenders and Filipino guerrillas faced invading Japanese forces. Among the Filipino guerrillas who led the resistance were four local heroes from Loreto – Sgt. Primo De Jesus, Private 1st Class Florentino B. Omana, and Privates Perfecto Villanueva and Eleuterio Omapas. “The Battle of San Juan reflects the

Agusan del Norte: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 13 (Caraga Region), in collaboration with Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera, has distributed PHP6.4 million in cash aid to low-income families and Indigenous Peoples (IPs). According to Philippines News Agency, the funds, part of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), were disbursed in one city and six towns in Agusan del Norte. ‘These payouts primarily support Indigenous Peoples and heads of households who are minimum wage earners or low-income families with college students in the household,’ Corvera said in a statement on Thursday.

Agusan del Norte: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 13 (Caraga Region), in collaboration with Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera, has distributed PHP6.4 million in cash aid to low-income families and Indigenous Peoples (IPs). According to Philippines News Agency, the funds, part of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), were disbursed in one city and six towns in Agusan del Norte. ‘These payouts primarily support Indigenous Peoples and heads of households who are minimum wage earners or low-income families with college students in the household,’ Corvera said in a statement on Thursday.