Day: August 11, 2025

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has dispatched a total of 2,086,314 family food packs (FFPs) as part of ongoing disaster relief efforts for families and individuals affected by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Crising, Dante, and Emong that impacted the country in July. According to Philippines News Agency, the relief operations are in line with directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ensuring that those most affected by the successive calamities are not neglected. Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) emphasized the continued efforts in a statement, highlighting

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III expressed the police force’s commitment to serving and protecting the public following the announcement of high trust and performance ratings. The PNP received a 71 percent trust rating and a 73 percent performance rating from a survey conducted by OCTA Research, which involved face-to-face interviews with 1,200 individuals across the Philippines from July 12 to 17. According to Philippines News Agency, the survey results indicate that the PNP has maintained “strong public confidence,” surpassing its previous trust and performance ratings of 62 percent in April. Speaking at a press briefing

Iligan city: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday condemned the brutal beating of a nine-year-old Grade 3 student in Iligan City, stating that the alleged involvement of high school students reflects the worsening violence committed by minors. The child is now confined in an intensive care unit after reportedly being attacked by older students. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian described the incident as ‘disturbing’ and a ‘wake-up call’ for families, schools, and communities to address youth violence. He expressed concern over the involvement of high school students, questioning where the values of good manners and respect have gone, which should

Manila: The provincial government of Northern Samar has allocated PHP338.4 million this year for the construction of 17 infrastructure projects aimed at improving accessibility and enhancing the delivery of essential services. The provincial government reported on Monday that three of these projects are completed, and the rest are ongoing. According to Philippines News Agency, these projects are intended to facilitate the easy movement of products and people, increase connectivity, provide temporary shelters in emergencies, and enhance access to basic and social services, including education and health. Among the projects are road concreting in Magsaysay village in Bobon town, improvement of

Bajo de masinloc: A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel extended assistance to a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel following a collision with a China People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy ship in the West Philippine Sea. The incident occurred near Bajo de Masinloc on Monday morning as the CCG vessel pursued the BRP Suluan at high speed. According to Philippines News Agency, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Commodore Jay Tarriela, reported that CCG vessel 3104 executed a risky maneuver from the PCG vessel’s starboard quarter, leading to its impact with PLA Navy ship 164. The collision caused significant damage