Day: November 4, 2024

TALISAY: Local government officials (LGUs) in this province appealed to the national government to clean up the Pansipit River to prevent heavy flooding in the future. The river, about nine kilometers long, runs through the towns of Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Lemery, and Taal. According to Philippines News Agency, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally visited Talisay and Laurel towns on Monday to extend condolences and assistance to the families of those who died in flooding and landslides during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) on Oct. 24. Nov. 4 was declared the National Day of Mourning

LEGAZPI CITY: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol reported on Monday that government assistance to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) has now amounted to PHP637.7 million. In a phone interview, Gremil Alexis Naz, spokesperson for OCD-Bicol, said humanitarian aid from various government agencies has benefited over 646,402 families across six provinces and one component city in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, different national government agencies distributed the assistance as an immediate response to the needs of communities and families affected by ‘Kristine’. Agencies involved in the relief efforts include the Department

Manila: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has enhanced the regulatory process for pharmaceutical exports and active pharmaceutical ingredients intended for export. In a news release on Monday, the FDA said that Administrative Order (AO) No. 2024-0012 titled ‘Prescribing the Rules and Regulations on the Registration of Pharmaceutical Products and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Intended Solely for Export’ was issued following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to strengthen the health sector and expedite the distribution of medicines to the public. According to Philippines News Agency, under Section 15 of Executive Order (EO) No. 175 s. 1987, no medicine

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced the fast-tracked release of insurance benefits for farmers impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa conveyed that Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has instructed the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to hasten the processing of claims, with an initial insurance fund of PHP667 million set aside for this purpose. The funds are expected to be disbursed within two weeks, following the completion of validation for insured affected farmers. According to Philippines News Agency, approximately 86,066 insured farmers across 10 regions are anticipated to benefit

Manila: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released the Civil Service Examinations calendar for 2025. The CSC will administer four types of examinations via the Pen and Paper Test for individuals seeking civil service eligibility: Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) on Jan. 26, 2025; CSE Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Subprofessional Levels on March 2 and Aug. 10, 2025; and the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) on June 1, 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, the application period for the March 2 CSE-PPT is scheduled from Nov. 19, 2024, to Jan. 3,