Day: September 8, 2025

La trinidad: The municipal government of La Trinidad, Benguet has formally asked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intervene in the town’s worsening flooding problem, which local officials attribute to ‘problematic flood control’ infrastructure. “We hope that the President can help us with an immediate solution because the flooding has cost the municipality a lot and it continues to threaten the livelihood of our people,” Mayor Roderick Awingan said in a phone interview. According to Philippines News Agency, the municipal council has recently adopted Resolution 266-2025 urging the President to include in the audit and performance review of flood control

Iloilo city: The city health office here attributed the high incidence of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) to the active case reporting of schools and clinics. “We have good collaborations with them. We have enhanced reporting, which is why our cases are increasing,” City Health Officer Dr. Mary Ann Diaz said in a press conference on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, from Jan. 1 to Sept. 6, the city has had 319 HFMD cases compared to only 29 cases for the same period last year. Of the total cases, only five remain active. “We also advise school personnel

Quezon city: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will soon establish a Doppler radar station in Bataan province. This development marks the first time Bataan will host such a facility, as PAGASA has been relying on the Subic radar for weather monitoring. The Doppler radar is recognized for its capability to detect various types of precipitation, thunderstorm cloud formations, along with wind strength and direction. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel Servando highlighted the importance of this new station, emphasizing that it will serve as a crucial tool for accurate weather forecasting. The memorandum of

Quezon city: Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) chief, Undersecretary Renato ‘Aboy’ Paraiso, on Monday warned online shopping and social media platforms of their possible shutdown in the Philippines over the sale of illegal items and other ‘online harms.’ During a press conference, Paraiso stated that the crackdown, described as ‘zero tolerance for online harms,’ is a collaborative effort involving several government agencies, including the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other public and private sector partners. According to Philippines News Agency, Paraiso emphasized the gravity of the situation, indicating that

Zamboanga city: The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has officially terminated its contract with MAC Builders, Inc. for the construction of the Zamboanga Port Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), citing significant delays in the project. According to Philippines News Agency, PPA Assistant General Manager for Engineering James Gantalao explained that the decision followed numerous formal notices and warnings issued to the contractor. The termination was attributed to delays, “design misalignment with current needs,” and the contractor’s inability to meet the project timeline despite several extensions. Gantalao highlighted that the initial project vision from 2021 no longer aligns with the current operational requirements