Day: June 11, 2025

Manila: The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) assured its commitment and discipline in aligning programs with the national government’s goals. The agency achieved a “Very Satisfactory” rating in the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Agency Performance Review (AAPR), which showed its strong performance in budget utilization, program delivery, and accountability. According to Philippines News Agency, this rating is a testament to OCD’s discipline in aligning programs with national goals, maximizing resources, and upholding accountability in service of the Filipino people. OCD administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized that the rating reflects the agency’s effective management

Siquijor: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated the transfer of at least two emergency generator sets from Palawan to Siquijor to mitigate the ongoing power crisis in the province. The directive came following his assessment of the Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR) power plant in Siquijor town. According to Philippines News Agency, the President noted that the power supply issues stem from the deteriorating state of the current power plant. Marcos stated that the gensets are expected to arrive either tonight or tomorrow. “Once that’s installed and running, the supply will be sufficient. But this is a temporary solution,”

Manila: The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has formally returned the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. This move comes alongside the issuance of a writ of summons for Duterte to respond to serious allegations, effectively canceling the scheduled presentation that was set for June 11. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate President and Presiding Officer Francis Escudero confirmed that the Senate postponed further proceedings after convening as an impeachment court on June 10, when it issued necessary preliminary orders. In a letter to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Escudero stated that the

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have launched a nationwide financial literacy campaign to equip overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) with the knowledge and tools to manage their finances more effectively. According to Philippines News Agency, in a joint initiative unveiled Tuesday, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and Finance Secretary Ralph Recto signed a partnership at the DOF office in Manila, aligning their agencies with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to provide stronger support for Filipino migrant workers. ‘This initiative will empower OFWs to protect their hard-earned money-whether they send it home,

Legazpi: The Department of Health in Bicol (DOH-5) has issued a reminder to the public to take preventive measures against dengue through the “4S Kontra Dengue” strategy as the rainy season sets in. According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH reported a total of 952 dengue cases in the region from January 1 to May 24, 2025. This figure represents a 112-percent increase in cases compared to the same period last year. The “4S” strategy is designed to combat the spread of dengue through four key actions: “search” and destroy mosquito breeding sites, practice “self-protection” using insect repellent and protective