Day: July 22, 2025

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to provide at least PHP495.44 million in assistance to farmers and fishers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Crising, internationally known as Wipha, and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally called ‘habagat,’ as reported by the agency’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Operations Center on Tuesday. The initiative aims to support the immediate recovery of agricultural areas in regions including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Western Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, the assistance will encompass the distribution of agricultural inputs such as rice, corn, and vegetable seedlings. Additionally, the

Manila: Filipino military personnel stationed across nine features in the West Philippine Sea are reported to be safe despite the challenging weather conditions exacerbated by the enhanced southwest monsoon, a senior naval official announced. According to Philippines News Agency, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, communicated in a media briefing that all personnel, including those on the nine features, are in good condition. “The sea has been rough, and the winds have been above-normal, but overall, the troops, including those aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal, are safe and secured,” Trinidad

Manila: Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Tuesday assured continuous relief support for families affected by the combined effects of Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha) and the enhanced southwest monsoon or ‘habagat.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian highlighted the instructions from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure that no affected family goes hungry. During the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) virtual press briefing, Gatchalian emphasized the ongoing support through food distribution to the affected families. Data from the DSWD revealed that 490,418 families have been impacted by these weather disturbances, with 14,191

Manila: National Police Commission (Napolcom) Vice Chairman and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan said he took offense to attempts by two groups to influence the commission’s ongoing investigation into the alleged involvement of 12 police officers in the high-profile case of the missing ‘sabungeros’ or cockfighting aficionados. According to Philippines News Agency, Calinisan stated that the Napolcom has received credible information pointing to two groups allegedly trying to interfere with the direction of the inquiry. “I found both approaches insulting. I will decide on these cases based on the evidence at hand, based on our investigations, and ever mindful of due

Manila: The city government of Manila has undertaken the rescue and relocation of over 800 families, totaling nearly 3,000 individuals, who have been affected by adverse weather conditions attributed to the southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat’. According to Philippines News Agency, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno shared via social media that data from the Manila Department of Social Welfare (MDSW) indicates a total of 842 families or 2,889 individuals have been moved to 22 evacuation centers across the city as of 10 a.m. The largest concentration of evacuees is located at the Atienza Elementary School in Baseco Compound, Tondo, which