Day: June 23, 2025

Davao City: Some 46,000 indigent senior citizens from Davao Oriental received PHP137 million worth of financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao (DSWD-11) in a payout conducted from June 16 to June 20. According to Philippines News Agency, the agency stated that each qualified beneficiary received PHP3,000 as assistance earmarked for their medical and daily needs. The DSWD’s Social Pension Program is one of the agency’s initiatives that provides monthly financial assistance to indigent senior citizens to meet their basic needs, including food, medicine, and other necessities. ‘We encourage qualified senior citizens to contact their local Office

La Castellana: The Regional Task Force (RTF) Kanlaon has indefinitely suspended entry within the six-kilometer extended danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano during certain periods of the day starting Tuesday. This decision comes as a precautionary measure to safeguard residents and workers from the heightened volcanic activity. According to Philippines News Agency, the Office of Civil Defense-led RTF Kanlaon issued an advisory on Monday indicating that the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 67 volcanic earthquakes. The sulfur dioxide flux was measured at 755 tonnes per day, and a plume 950 meters tall was observed, continuously degassing and

Manila: Nominations are now open for the 3rd Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA), which honors individuals who demonstrate exemplary commitment to advancing climate action and building resilience against disasters. According to Philippines News Agency, this year’s PRA, themed ‘Kabataan at Kababaihan: Katuwang sa Paghahabi ng Isang Matatag na Bayan (Youth and Women: Partners in Weaving a Strong Nation),’ focuses on the critical role that youth and women play in strengthening community resilience and promoting sustainable development. The awards aim to spotlight how their leadership, innovation, and advocacy contribute to a climate-smart and disaster-prepared Philippines. Senator Loren Legarda, the pioneer behind the

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is actively seeking a budget increase, aiming to diversify its focus across various agricultural commodities starting next year. According to Philippines News Agency, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. revealed plans to request an additional 10 percent on top of the current PHP155.56 billion budget. During a media interview on Monday, Laurel explained, “So, we’re asking for at least 10 percent more than last year. Ang nilatag namin for next year is mas kaunti ang (What we have laid out for next year is a lower fund for) rice in general.” This shift in

Pasay City: Two women, suspected to be victims of human trafficking, were recently prevented from boarding their flight to Singapore at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported that its Immigration Protection and Border Enforcement Section (I-PROBES) intervened on June 18 after noticing discrepancies during the initial inspection of the two women, aged 32 and 48. The women were stopped during the primary inspection due to their inability to answer basic travel questions, conflicting travel itineraries, and inconsistent statements, which led to their referral for