Day: July 23, 2025

Pangasinan: A total of 788 families, or 2,462 individuals, in Pangasinan province were evacuated from their flooded residences early Wednesday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) reported. The evacuees were from the municipalities of Bugallon, Labrador, Lingayen, Binmaley, Urbiztondo, Calasiao, Mangatarem, and Bani, as well as Dagupan City, PDRRMO emergency operation center team leader, Maegan Equila, said in a phone interview. According to Philippines News Agency, rescue operations are ongoing in some areas, and the number of evacuees may still rise. A red alert status has been raised in the province as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, indicating

Manila: The number of reported fatalities due to the bad weather brought by Severe Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon (habagat) over the past few days has climbed to seven, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday. Only two of the fatalities have so far been confirmed, one in Northern Mindanao and another in the Caraga Region, according to the NDRRMC’s latest report. According to Philippines News Agency, the five reported deaths that were still being verified are from Northern Mindanao (two), Mimaropa (one), Davao Region (one), and the National Capital Region (one). The NDRRMC

Laoag city: The low pressure area west of Babuyan Islands has developed into a tropical depression and was named Emong. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Emong packs maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It was located 115 km west northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, moving west southwestward at 35 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted in Ilocos Norte, the western portion of Ilocos Sur, the northwestern portion of La Union, and

Manila: Senator Francis Pangilinan is pushing for reforms to simplify loan requirements for farmers and fisherfolk seeking government financial assistance. In a news release, Pangilinan said local government units and the Department of Agriculture must play a more active role in helping rural workers access loans and process their documents, particularly during disasters and emergencies. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangilinan emphasized the need to prioritize support for farmers and fisherfolk, highlighting their vital contribution to the country’s food supply. He noted that many of these workers remain financially excluded and stressed the importance of making it easier for them

Manila: The Korean government has announced a significant donation of 2,016 metric tons of rice to the Philippines, aimed at supporting food security and disaster response efforts. This initiative was disclosed by the Korean Embassy in Manila as part of their ongoing commitment to aid vulnerable communities in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the donation will be distributed with 1,616 metric tons allocated to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and an additional 400 metric tons designated for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The Korean government emphasized that this contribution is intended to