Day: July 23, 2025

Manila: Senator Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday urged the national government to let the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) take sole responsibility for flood control projects, warning that continued political interference undermines their success. According to Philippines News Agency, Tulfo criticized the involvement of lawmakers in flood control efforts, arguing that their interference has been detrimental. He emphasized that their primary role is legislation, not infrastructure management. Tulfo pointed out that previous administrations had suggested effective long-term solutions, such as building spillways to Manila Bay and dredging Laguna de Bay, but these projects remain unrealized. He criticized superficial efforts

Manila: Caltex will implement a price hike on its diesel and kerosene products starting Thursday, marking the second increase this week and aligning their rates with those of competitors. According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory released by Caltex on Wednesday outlined the changes effective from 6:01 a.m. on July 24. The price of diesel will rise by PHP0.45 per liter, while kerosene will see an increase of PHP0.20 per liter. The company clarified that there will be no price movement for its gasoline products, Platinum and Silver. This adjustment follows a general trend seen earlier in the week, where

Dinagat islands: The provincial government of Dinagat Islands, in collaboration with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), has resumed the distribution of coconut seedlings to local farmers. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to revitalize the coconut industry in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the latest distribution effort commenced on Tuesday, targeting 586 coconut farmers across seven towns in the Dinagat Islands. The initiative aims to provide a total of 59,972 seedlings to these farmers, as part of the government’s Massive Coconut Planting and Replanting Program under the Coconut-based Agroforestry Project. Governor Nilo Demerey Jr. announced in a

Manila: The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has placed all its officers across the country on ‘full alert status’ or ‘code red’ in response to the effects of the bad weather brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat), Tropical Storm Dante, and Tropical Depression Emong. According to Philippines News Agency, the BFP stated that 35,517 personnel along with 4,860 fire trucks, 314 ambulances, 87 rescue trucks, and 60 rubber and rigid boats were deployed to support ongoing emergency response operations as of 6 a.m. on Wednesday. The BFP reported that nine individuals were still missing while three bodies were recovered, and

Baguio: The city government is taking a hardline stance against littering and illegal garbage disposal, warning that violators could face criminal charges and jail time under several national environmental laws. Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Wednesday he has ordered the General Services Office (GSO) and the City Environment and Parks Management Office (CEPMO) to gather evidence against those throwing garbage indiscriminately, especially in waterways, during the rainy season. According to Philippines News Agency, widespread flooding during recent weather disturbances was caused by clogged drainage systems due to improperly discarded waste. City Camp Lagoon, a flood-prone area, was found to have collected