Day: December 4, 2024

Manila: Residents in areas affected by the shear line should stay alert and not be complacent of its possible effects, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said. In a statement Tuesday, OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno cited as example the landslide and flooding caused by the shear line in the Visayas and Mindanao that killed 43 people in January last year. He reminded the public to heed the warnings of weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-OCD and other government agencies. According to Philippines

Manila: Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr. from the Archdiocese of Manila has been named as the new shepherd of the Diocese of Balanga in Bataan province. According to Philippines News Agency, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported that Pope Francis announced Sescon’s appointment Tuesday. The diocese’s top post has been vacant for more than a year since the installation of Bishop Ruperto Santos to the Diocese of Antipolo in July 2023. The 52-year-old priest has been serving as rector of the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as Quiapo Church, since 2022. He

Caloocan: Police arrested three high-value individuals (HVI) and seized over PHP7.5 million worth of narcotics in separate operations in the cities of Caloocan and Taguig. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PNP-PDEG) chief Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta stated that a 41-year-old male suspect was apprehended in a buy-bust operation at around 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday along Rizal Avenue in Caloocan City. The operation resulted in the confiscation of approximately 500 grams of shabu, carrying an estimated street value of PHP3.4 million, in addition to non-drug evidence. The suspect, along with the non-drug evidence, is currently

Manila: Senator Cynthia Villar underscored on Wednesday the potential of moringa, locally known as “malunggay,” in boosting the agricultural sector and enhancing the global standing of the Philippines in the health and wellness industry. Villar, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform, made the statement during the public hearing on the proposed Senate Bill Nos. 1255 and 2713, or the Moringa Bill, filed by her and Senator Imee Marcos. According to Philippines News Agency, Villar stated that the bill seeks to provide a comprehensive framework to advance the planning, development, and promotion of moringa, often referred

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday commended the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) for its significant achievements in enhancing national security by dismantling threats and limiting resources of terror groups this year. During the 33rd ATC meeting and yearend celebration in Malacañang, Manila, Marcos reassured the council of his administration’s unwavering support for its mission. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the government’s efforts in disrupting terrorist organizations and emphasized the importance of prioritizing public safety. He stated the administration’s commitment to investing in initiatives that combine decisive action with inclusive approaches, aiming to secure a future where