Day: November 7, 2024

TACLOBAN CITY: Several local government units in Eastern Visayas canceled work in the government and classes on Friday (Nov. 8) to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda which flattened communities and took many lives in 2013. Mayors signed executive orders on Wednesday and Thursday suspending work and classes to allow residents to participate in locally initiated commemorative activities. According to Philippines News Agency, Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez said the suspension is necessary for the residents to solemnly commemorate the catastrophe that killed more than 2,000 people in the city. ‘The city of Tacloban recognizes the profound impact

Manila: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) stated on Thursday that CCTV footage of a white SUV with protocol plate number ‘7’ was promptly released to requesting parties and was not withheld. MMDA Chair Don Artes confirmed that there was no attempt to conceal or hide any information related to the incident and that all requests for the footage were fulfilled within minutes. According to Philippines News Agency, the MMDA granted the Department of Transportation (DOTr) – Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) access to the footage on the same day it was requested. The footage was also

Naga City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office 5 in the Bicol Region has allocated over PHP339 million in humanitarian aid to those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. The aid has reached numerous families and individuals grappling with the aftermath of the storm. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD FO 5 Regional Director Norman Laurio reported during the DSWD Thursday Media Forum that 35,000 family food packs, complete with six liters of bottled water and other non-food items, were swiftly delivered to Naga City within four days. This response was part

Manila: Basketball president Al Panlilio is prioritizing sustainability and harmony under the leadership of Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) chief Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino. Panlilio expressed his confidence in Tolentino’s leadership and his intention to discuss ways to sustain and enhance programs for athletes and Philippine sports as he seeks another term as POC first vice president. According to Philippines News Agency, Panlilio emphasized the progress in Philippine sports, citing achievements such as Hidilyn Diaz’s gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and the recent double gold win by Carlos Yulo in Paris. He underscored the need to surpass previous achievements and establish

MANILA: Filipinos have become significantly more prepared for natural disasters over the past seven years, according to a recent nationwide survey by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI). The study, which focused on disaster preparedness and perceptions of climate change in the Philippines, indicates a 42 percent increase in self-reported preparedness levels among Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, data for the study were gathered from 4,608 participants across various regions between February and March 2024. The survey assessed disaster preparedness across five objective measures: planning, training, material investment, information, and social support. Filipinos scored an average of 19.2 out of