Day: January 6, 2025

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is calling for volunteers to assist in the production of family food packs (FFPs) as part of its disaster preparedness and response efforts, which include ongoing relief operations for families affected by the unrest of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD Field Office-7 – Central Visayas is seeking volunteers to aid in the production of FFPs at the Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in Mandaue City, Cebu. This initiative aims to provide resource augmentation to the local government units impacted by the volcanic activity. The

Manila: Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has filed a resolution to investigate the potential threats posed by a submersible drone recovered off the coast of Barangay Inawaran, San Pascual, Masbate. According to Philippines News Agency, the resolution, Senate Resolution No. 1267, seeks to have the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirm if the device, found within the country’s exclusive economic zone, was permitted. The senator noted that the 12-foot drone discovered by local fisherfolk on December 30 is likely intended for research due to its yellow color. Tolentino highlighted that scientific drones are typically yellow and red, whereas military drones

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided aid to more than 6 million Filipinos facing difficult circumstances through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program from January to November 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao reported that the number of clients served under the AICS program exceeded the 2024 annual target of 4,254,440 beneficiaries. “In 2023, we had an annual target of over one million for AICS but eventually the DSWD made some adjustments because we served four times the said number. For 2024, we raised it up to 4.2

Manila: Around 4.7 million passengers have passed through the country’s ports during the holiday season, surpassing the projected 4.5 million passengers of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). ‘It’s more than the expected passengers; the total is 4.7 million this 2024 compared to 4.3 million last 2023 and compared to the 4.5 million forecast [for this year],’ PPA Spokesperson Eunice Samonte said in a message to reporters on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, PPA port passenger data from Dec. 15, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, revealed that the Port Management Office (PMO) Batangas recorded the highest number of passengers, with

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it would deploy officers in civilian attire along with 14,000 others to secure the celebration of the Feast of Quiapo and Jesus Nazareno on Jan. 9. The officers would be at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park starting Tuesday, where the ‘pahalik’ (kissing) of the Nazareno image would be held, PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said in a press briefing in Camp Crame, Quezon City. According to Philippines News Agency, the deployment includes 12,168 police officers for area and route security and 2,306 who would serve as augmentation force. Control