Day: July 22, 2025

Leyte: Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s official visit to the United States (US) is both a strategic diplomatic engagement and a deeply practical mission for the welfare of every Filipino. ‘We fully support the President’s mission. Sa gitna ng mga hamon sa ating ekonomiya at seguridad, napakahalaga ng matibay at patas na ugnayan sa mga kaalyado nating bansa. Ang layunin ng Pangulo ay malinaw — masigurong may trabaho, pagkain, at kapayapaan para sa bawat pamilyang Pilipino (Amid the economic and security challenges, a strong and fair relationship with our allies

Manila: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Tuesday assured its members and pensioners that all programs and transactions remain fully operational despite the preventive suspension of several officials by the Office of the Ombudsman: In a news release, the GSIS Board of Trustees said it has taken immediate steps to ensure business continuity and uninterrupted delivery of services. According to Philippines News Agency, the GSIS Board of Trustees announced that all programs, member transactions, and benefits delivery remain fully operational and uninterrupted. To ensure leadership continuity, the Board designated Executive Vice President for Support Services Juliet Bautista as officer-in-charge

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Tuesday assured the public that essential mail delivery operations remain ongoing despite the persistent heavy rains and widespread flooding caused by heavy monsoon rains. The PHLPost said it is continuing to deliver important documents, government communications, and relief-related correspondence in areas where it is safe to do so, recognizing the vital role of communications during emergencies. According to Philippines News Agency, the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) remains fully operational with disaster protocols firmly in place. Postal services continue in unaffected areas, while postal teams on the ground actively monitor local conditions to

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed PHP31 million worth of emergency medicines and logistics to flood-affected regions as part of its ongoing disaster response. The prepositioned supplies are currently being utilized in local government units across Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Northern Mindanao. According to Philippines News Agency, the department also has PHP180 million worth of additional emergency supplies on standby, ready for deployment as needed. Among the medicines and supplies are antibiotics for infections such as co-trimoxazole and amoxicillin, paracetamol and mefenamic acid for fever and pain, skin ointments for common flood-related skin

Manila: Amid worsening flooding and recurring natural calamities, three senators on Tuesday advocated for a stronger, more coordinated approach to disaster preparedness, emphasizing the necessity for systemic reforms in flood control, waste management, and emergency response. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Senator Loren Legarda, and Senator Joel Villanueva each called for immediate and strategic action, citing that fragmented solutions and lack of enforcement have exacerbated the country’s flood and disaster risks. Estrada reiterated his support for the creation of a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR) and the establishment of disaster food banks nationwide. He