Day: July 29, 2025

Manila: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is intensifying efforts to address water security, flooding, and deforestation, amid President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for a climate-resilient future and sustainable development. According to Philippines News Agency, at the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) conference on Tuesday, Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla cited government data stating that an estimated 40 million Filipinos nationwide still lack access to safe and clean water sources. He admitted that this is a challenge that the DENR, together with other concerned agencies, is working to address through various approaches, including the implementation of clean

Manila: The newly appointed chairperson and Board of Directors of the Public Estates Authority Tollway Corp. (PEATC) have pledged their support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision of enhancing tollway operations and expanding infrastructure under the ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ (New Philippines) agenda. According to Philippines News Agency, Engineer Peter Anthony ‘Onyx’ Crisologo was sworn in as the PEATC chairperson, alongside newly designated directors Mario Katigbak Espinosa, lawyer Jose Ferrer Jr., and lawyer Gladys Velasco. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda at the New Supreme Court Building in Ermita, Manila. This marks the first time

Manila: The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has expressed concern over the continued sexualization, exploitation, and objectification of women in online advertisements targeted at Filipino consumers through sponsored content. According to Philippines News Agency, the PCW issued a statement condemning these marketing strategies, stating that they not only demean and devalue women but also normalize harmful gender stereotypes and violate women’s dignity and human rights. The Commission highlighted that such practices contravene Philippine laws, including the Magna Carta of Women (Republic Act No. 9710) and the Safe Spaces Act (Republic Act No. 11313), which aim to uphold women’s right to

Pangasinan: The National Power Corp. (NPC) has issued a notice regarding the preparatory phase for dam discharge warning operations as the San Roque Dam in Pangasinan has reached a water level of 273.08 meters above sea level. This development has prompted alerts in various towns across the region. According to Philippines News Agency, NPC-San Roque Dam office flood operation manager Teresa Serra mentioned in a phone interview that one gate of the dam might be opened at 0.5 meters at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, should the rainfall continue. The intended release of 60 to 70 cubic meters per second is

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 10 (Northern Mindanao): The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) 10 (Northern Mindanao) has reminded newly elected officials of their crucial roles in working with stakeholders and maintaining transparency in public service. According to Philippines News Agency, during the Leadership Uplifting Service (Neo Plus) Orientation Program, DILG-10 Director Bruce Colao emphasized that local government units (LGUs) would progress collaboratively through partnerships for development. He stated, “We will pursue continuous improvement in our LGUs in Lanao del Norte and Iligan City, from the executive and legislative departments under an