Day: August 5, 2025

Calabarzon: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office IV-A, has extended over PHP157.05 million in aid to families affected by the recent southwest monsoon and Typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong in the Calabarzon Region. According to Philippines News Agency, the assistance comprised 222,996 family food packs and essential items such as ready-to-eat meals, sleeping kits, and hygiene kits. The aid was distributed to 61 affected local government units (LGUs), including the provinces of Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal, which reported a combined total of 269,823 affected families. In a text message on Tuesday, DSWD-FO IV-A

Palawan: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said it is investigating the explosion supposedly arising from a test rocket over Palawan province and urged to avoid contact with any debris that may have fallen from the sky. According to Philippines News Agency, NBI Director Jaime Santiago urged the public ‘to avoid contact with any suspected rocket fragments due to potential toxic fuel residues’ and to remain calm, as authorities are working diligently to manage the situation. The NBI-Puerto Princesa City District Office (NBI-PUERDO) reported that the explosion took place on Aug. 4, with residents across Puerto Princesa City

Las navas: A soldier and a police officer were honored for sacrificing their lives during and after recent clashes with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Las Navas, Northern Samar. According to Philippines News Agency, Corporal Arcel Sicnoy of the Philippine Army and Executive Master Sergeant Harry Palao-ay of the Philippine National Police were honored during a send-off ceremony at the 803rd Infantry Brigade headquarters in Catarman, Northern Samar. Sicnoy, aged 34 and a native of Kabugao, Apayao, lost his life when his team from the 803rd Infantry Brigade attacked a heavily fortified NPA hideout in the mountains of San

Davao: Davao Region’s labor force in 2024 comprised 64.5 percent of its 15 years and over population, estimated at 3.8 million, the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao (PSA-11) reported on Tuesday. Last year, the agency said around 2.47 million people were in the labor force, corresponding to a labor force participation rate (LFPR) of 64.5 percent. The rate is 1.9 and 0.3 percentage points higher compared to the LFPR of 2022 and 2023, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, Davao Occidental reported the highest LFPR at 69.7 percent, followed by Davao del Sur at 69.3 percent. In contrast, Davao de Oro had

Iloilo city: The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is making strides in enhancing its primary care services in Western Visayas through the YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Para Malayo sa Sakit) program. This initiative aims to increase the accreditation of providers, including pharmacies and cancer screening laboratories, to offer more comprehensive health services. According to Philippines News Agency, Janimhe Jalbuna, head of the public affairs unit of PhilHealth in Western Visayas, highlighted the expansion during an interview. She explained that while the Konsulta program previously covered consultations, medicines, and laboratory services, the YAKAP program represents an expanded primary benefit package. As