Day: August 13, 2025

Alaminos city: The city government here, along with government agencies and non-government organizations, is working on the communities’ rehabilitation from the effects of Typhoon Emong through various measures. City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management officer Mylene Manalastas, in an interview during a medical mission on Wednesday, expressed gratitude for the help and concern received. According to Philippines News Agency, after the onslaught of Typhoon Emong, Alaminos City experienced city-wide power interruption and poor to no mobile signal due to toppled electric posts and uprooted trees that fell on electric and cable wires. The restoration efforts have reached around 60 to

Negros oriental: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Negros Oriental has distributed over PHP 147.3 million in government assistance to 21,494 beneficiaries under the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. This was announced by an official on Wednesday. According to Philippine News Agency, Raizza Phoebe Rubia, the DOLE-Negros Oriental information officer and TUPAD focal person, stated that the emergency employment assistance has been provided since January 1. In addition to TUPAD wages, beneficiaries received Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI) valued at more than PHP 1 million. The GPAI, offered by the Government Service Insurance System, aims

Manila: The Senate on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution seeking to institutionalize transparency and accountability mechanisms in the national budget process. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance and sponsor of the measure, introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4 (SCR 4) with the aim of ensuring public access to and analysis of budget documents throughout the appropriations process. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian emphasized in his sponsorship speech that the resolution reflects the Senate’s commitment to honest governance, empowering citizens to scrutinize the allocation, amendment, and approval of public funds. Under the measure, both the Senate

Manila: A former general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA)-turned lawmaker has called on the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to instruct barangay officials across the country to clear waterways to mitigate flooding in their areas. Rizal 3rd District Rep. Jojo Garcia made his appeal during a House Committee on Public Accounts briefing, highlighting the ongoing issues related to flooding and ineffective flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia emphasized that trash is a primary issue, citing experiences from San Mateo. Before recent rains, he and the town’s mayor urged barangay officials to

Taguig city: A senior fellow from the influential US-based Heritage Foundation has emphasized that increasing military support for the Philippines aligns with Washington’s strategic interests as the United States redirects its defense focus from Europe and the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific region. According to Philippines News Agency, Wilson Beaver, the Heritage Foundation’s Senior Policy Advisor for Defense Budgeting, highlighted Manila as a key priority for the US. He identified China as the primary strategic challenge facing the United States, underscoring the necessity for the US defense budget and military posture to reflect this reality. Speaking at the Stratbase ADR