Day: July 23, 2025

Pampanga: Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel from the Disaster Response Task Unit (DRTU) of Basa Air Base conducted search and recovery operations in Pampanga early this week amid heavy monsoon rains. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo reported that DRTU personnel assisted the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in towing and recovering a firetruck that was submerged in floodwaters in Barangay Bodega, Floridablanca, Pampanga on Monday. This operation was crucial in ensuring that emergency response vehicles remained operational during adverse weather conditions. On the following day, the DRTU personnel were called to action once again,

Washington d.c.: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. defended the Philippines’ new trade arrangement with the United States, emphasizing the reduction of the tariff on Philippine exports from the proposed 20 percent to 19 percent as a ‘significant achievement,’ despite questions regarding its fairness. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos highlighted the importance of the one percent reduction, stating that while it might appear minimal, in practical terms it represents a substantial achievement. This statement was made during a press briefing following his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday (Manila time). The President further

Davao city: The Philippine Coconut Authority-Davao (PCA-11) has initiated its Mobile Health Service and Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) Information Caravan to enhance the accessibility of essential government services for coconut farmers and their families. According to Philippines News Agency, PCA-11 Regional Manager Juvy Alayon announced that 500 coconut farmers and their families will benefit from free medical services. These services include dental care, laboratory testing, ultrasound, X-ray imaging, and kidney screening, provided by PCA and its partner agencies. For those beneficiaries who require immediate medical attention, Alayon mentioned that a memorandum of agreement has been signed with

Washington d.c.: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has departed Washington D.C. to return to Manila following a significant meeting with United States President Donald Trump. Marcos left at 4:42 p.m. on Tuesday, as reported by the Presidential Communications Office to reporters on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the President’s three-day official visit to the US was made at the invitation of Trump. During his stay, Marcos engaged in discussions with key figures including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and officials from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Additionally, he met with business leaders to

Tacurong: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sultan Kudarat 1st District Engineering Office (DEO-1) is expediting a PHP53.4-million road widening project to alleviate persistent traffic issues in Tacurong City. According to Philippines News Agency, work intensified on the Dulawan-Marbel Road, a major national highway section long plagued by heavy traffic and safety concerns, despite recent adverse weather conditions. The road widening from four to six lanes includes the removal of obstructions, widening of carriageways with thick concrete, installation of drainage culverts, and reinforced shoulders for pedestrian and emergency use, as stated by officer-in-charge district engineer Alihar Mama in