Day: January 1, 2025

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) distributed over 8 million family food packs to nearly 7 million families affected by a series of disasters in 2024, according to an official report. This large-scale distribution effort was facilitated by the National Resource Operations Center in Pasay City and the Visayas Disaster Response Center in Mandaue City, Cebu. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Assistant Secretary for Disaster Response Management Group Irene Dumlao stated that the food packs were part of a larger production of 10 million boxes. This effort was attributed to the severity of tropical cyclones and

CANLAON CITY: The government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental is optimistic about securing additional disaster response funds and assistance after the province declared a state of calamity due to the ongoing threat posed by Mt. Kanlaon. This declaration is aimed at addressing the needs of residents affected by the volcanic activity. According to Philippines News Agency, Edna Lhou Masicampo, Canlaon City’s information officer-designate, stated on Wednesday that the provincial government is now able to access its Quick Response Fund to provide support to those impacted by the volcanic unrest. “We are hopeful that more relief aid will come in,

ANTIQUE: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Antique has announced that there were no fire incidents related to firecrackers or fireworks during the Christmas and New Year festivities. This marks a significant achievement in fire safety during a period traditionally associated with heightened risk. According to Philippines News Agency, Senior Fire Officer 1 Jefferson Cordero, who leads the Fire Safety Inspection Enforcement Section, attributed this success to the ‘Oplan Paalala Iwas Paputok’ campaign. The initiative, which commenced on December 1, focused on preventing fire-related incidents during the holiday season. Local governments played a crucial role in the campaign’s success

CAGAYAN DE ORO: Waste management has become a top priority in this city following the New Year celebration, with reports highlighting the accumulation of uncollected trash in major public markets. Local authorities are taking immediate action to address the situation. According to Philippines News Agency, Allan Villalba, chief of the City Public Service Office, stated in a radio interview that the local government’s third-party contractor for garbage collection has deployed additional workers to major public markets and streets. This move aims to expedite the removal of the increased piles of garbage observed on the first morning of 2025. Villalba noted