Day: July 23, 2025

Sibunag: The two-day search and retrieval operations for two missing Guimaras fishermen ended with the recovery of their bodies off the waters of Sibunag municipality on Wednesday. The search and rescue team of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Guimaras first recovered the body of Vincent Paul Valles, 30, between the Inampulugan and Natunga Islands around 7:43 a.m., followed by the recovery of the body of Ryan Galfo, 32, just near the same area at 11 a.m., the provincial government said in a report on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the report from the municipal DRRMO

Eastern visayas: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced its preparedness for the impact of weather disturbances in Eastern Visayas by prepositioning 152,611 family food packs (FFPs). According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD Eastern Visayas regional information officer Jonalyndie Chua stated that the agency has been proactively increasing their stocks in anticipation of the rainy season. “DSWD is always ready to respond. We have been monitoring the situation and coordinating with affected local government units,” Chua shared. The current stock of food supplies and non-food items, valued at PHP141.17 million, is intended to ensure quicker delivery of relief

Iloilo city: Humanitarian assistance extended to families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm Crising has reached over PHP32 million, latest data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) showed. In a report during the Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) on Wednesday, DSWD disaster response information and management section head Claud Jan Marquez said that from 4,455 families from 30 local government units (LGUs) initially provided with assistance on July 17, the number rose to 86,707 families from 62 LGUs on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘We have 232 affected families inside

Marikina: Marikina City Mayor Marjoie Ann “Maan” Teodoro has declared a state of calamity in the city following widespread flooding and significant displacement caused by the intensified southwest monsoon and several cyclones. According to Philippines News Agency, the declaration, made via a Facebook post by Mayor Teodoro, was pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 25-013. The move is intended to expedite relief efforts and facilitate swift government action for the affected communities. The mayor emphasized the importance of rapidly delivering aid and ensuring the welfare of every family in Marikina. She urged residents to stay united and supportive of each

Cebu city: Archbishop-designate Albert Sy Uy is set to be installed as the head of the Archdiocese of Cebu in September. According to Philippines News Agency, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu (RCAC) announced in a social media post that the canonical installation of His Excellency, Most Reverend Alberto Sy Uy will take place on September 30, 2025, at 9 a.m. Archbishop Uy will become the 25th Bishop and the 5th Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu. The RCAC noted that since its establishment as a diocese in 1595, Cebu has been led by 25 bishops. The elevation to