Day: June 30, 2025

Ilocos sur: Ilocos Sur residents have been warned against flooding and landslides that may be triggered by moderate to at times heavy rains due to a low pressure affecting this northern part of Luzon. Rhon Arquelada of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said that preparedness is critical especially in low-lying areas and high slopes. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘To our city and municipal DRRMOs in the province, please remain vigilant and continue monitoring the situation,’ Arquelada said in a statement on Monday. Areas identified in the geohazard map of the Department of Environment and Natural

Laoag: New Laoag Mayor Bryan Alcid formally assumed the city’s top post on Monday noon and immediately established speedy disaster response as one of his first orders of business. According to Philippines News Agency, Alcid emphasized the need for a high-speed disaster response during his initial meeting with department heads at the City Hall. To achieve this, he announced plans to purchase additional quick response equipment and vehicles. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of comprehensive training for responders to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness. On his first day in office, Alcid signed Executive Order (EO) No. JBA 001-2025, which adopts

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced plans to establish permanent soil laboratories in each region of the Philippines to assist farmers in boosting their agricultural productivity and yield. The announcement was made during a dialogue with the 50th Gawad Saka Awardees in Nueva Ecija. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stressed the necessity of understanding soil conditions to effectively guide government interventions and provide farm support. He introduced the concept of mobile soil laboratories, stating, “To further improve your production, we brought here. 16 mobile soil laboratories. Each region will have one. It will stay in one place and

Manila: Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto and newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairperson Francis Lim are set to fast-track the implementation of key reform initiatives aimed at improving the ease of doing business and deepening the capital market. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEC, under the supervision of the Department of Finance (DOF), is mandated to protect investors, ensure fair and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation by registering corporations and securities, supervising market participants, and enforcing securities laws. Recto met Lim on June 23 to push forward President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance the

Manila: After a big-time price hike last week, oil firms will reduce pump prices beginning Tuesday. In separate advisories on Monday, PetroGazz, CleanFuel, Seaoil, and Shell said they would slash diesel and gasoline prices by PHP1.80 and PHP1.40 per liter, respectively. Seaoil and Shell will also reduce kerosene prices by PHP2.20 per liter. According to Philippines News Agency, last week, fuel prices were hiked on a staggered basis to cushion the impact on Filipino consumers. Gasoline, diesel, and kerosene prices rose by PHP3.50, PHP5.20, and PHP4.80 per liter respectively. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced over the weekend that four