Day: April 28, 2025

Sorsogon: Sorsogon Governor Jose Edwin Jamor announced that he will not prevent local government unit (LGU) officials from deciding on the evacuation following the phreatic eruption of Bulusan Volcano that occurred before dawn on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Jamor, in an interview with Radyo Pilipinas, mentioned that the village captain of Puting Sapa, Juban expressed a desire to initiate an evacuation. Jamor advised that such a decision should preferably be made on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). However, he assured that if the local authorities wish to proceed, they have

Manila: Philippine Tennis Academy players Arriana Reign Maglana and Louraine Jallorina emerged victorious in their respective categories at the Juntaphil Cup held at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, Maglana, hailing from Maragusan town in Davao de Oro, clinched the U14 crown by securing a 7-5, 6-2 win against Vania Parawan in the final. Maglana also joined forces with Jallorina to seize the U18 doubles title, defeating the duo of Maria Isabel Ataiza and Avegail Joy Ansay with a score of 6-1, 6-2. “I am happy and it’s very fulfilling to win in

Manila: The Quezon City (QC) government called on residents to wear face masks following reports of “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” air quality levels in parts of the city. According to Philippines News Agency, in a Facebook post on Monday, the city government said that the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) readings showed that certain areas are experiencing harmful air pollution, which may pose health risks. The advisory warned those with respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, to stay indoors. However, if leaving the house is unavoidable, it urged residents to wear masks. The city government assured it is closely monitoring the

Manila: The Philippines, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), will be hosting the 13th ASEAN Social Work Consortium (ASWC) Conference from April 29 to 30 via online video conference. With the theme, ‘Promoting Competency-development and Standardization Towards Strengthening Social Work in ASEAN,’ the conference aims to reinforce regional cooperation to enhance social work practice and education across the ASEAN region. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who also serves as the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting for Social Welfare and Development (AMMSWD) Leader of the Philippines, emphasized the significance of the ASWC Conference. He stated, “The

Manila: A ranking National Security Council (NSC) official on Monday told China and its maritime forces to stop actions that would escalate tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following Chinese claims over the weekend that it had seized one of the Pag-asa Island cays. NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya stated there is no truth to the claim of the China Coast Guard (CCG) that the Pag-asa cays were seized. According to Philippines News Agency, Malaya emphasized that “the facts on the ground do not support this statement coming from the CCG, therefore, we urge the People’s Republic of