Day: July 22, 2025

Iloilo: Heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat,’ have disrupted educational activities in Western Visayas, affecting 302 classrooms across 42 schools, as reported by the regional Department of Education on Tuesday. The severe weather conditions have led to significant flooding in the area. According to Philippines News Agency, Hernani Escullar Jr., the spokesperson for DepEd-6, detailed the impact in an interview, specifying that two schools in Aklan, 13 in Antique, and 27 schools in Iloilo province have been affected by the weather disturbance. The affected schools are currently undergoing thorough evaluations by the disaster risk reduction

Iloilo city: The city government is not taking any chances by gearing up for the impact of another weather disturbance. In an interview on Tuesday, Mayor Raisa Tre±as said preparations include the procurement of rice and canned goods, as well as a community kitchen. According to Philippines News Agency, the mayor emphasized the importance of being prepared for potential new typhoons, ensuring that necessary goods are ready for distribution. She also expressed gratitude for the assistance received from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The community kitchen is considered vital for families staying in evacuation centers, especially those

Bicol: The foreign community residing or visiting the Bicol Region can feel safer with the newly established police assistance posts launched here Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Gen. Edgar Allan Okubo, Deputy Chief for Operations of the Philippine National Police (PNP), announced the launch of the Community Assistance, Safety, and Support Network (CASSN), a “people-first” approach aimed at strengthening relationships within communities. The initiative focuses on training police officers not only for operational efficiency but also in cultural understanding, language skills, and inclusive participation in society. Okubo emphasized that this ensures officers are better equipped to engage with

La union: The province of La Union has incurred approximately PHP1.4 million in initial agricultural damage due to Severe Tropical Storm Crising, also known internationally as Wipha, according to the initial assessment from the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). According to Philippines News Agency, PDRRMO officer-in-charge David Ken Salamanca reported that approximately 281.8 hectares of rice fields were affected in the towns of Bacnotan, Bangar, and Agoo. The report indicated that a total of 2,506 families, comprising 8,471 individuals, were impacted by the storm. Of these, around 240 families, or 920 individuals, were evacuated, although

Baguio city: The Department of Agriculture-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR) has encouraged farmers to report any weather-related damage to their crops, farms, and equipment in order for the government to evaluate the necessary assistance. “Please let us know of your situation so that we can immediately make the appropriate action, especially in assisting to the recovery effort if you incurred damage,” stated Jennilyn Dawayan, DA-CAR executive director, in a message to the Philippine News Agency. According to Philippines News Agency, farmers can file their reports through barangay agriculture extension workers or their respective Municipal Agriculture Offices. They are asked to provide