Day: September 18, 2025

Manila: Four flights to and from Basco, Batanes were canceled due to the inclement weather, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said on Thursday. The canceled flights were PAL Express PR2932 Manila – Basco; PR2933 Basco – Manila; PR2688 Clark – Basco; and PR2689 Basco – Clark. According to Philippines News Agency, earlier, the weather bureau indicated that Batanes would experience strong winds, and Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was hoisted in the province. However, the wind signal was lifted as Tropical Depression Mirasol left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, based on the 11 a.m. update from the

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for signing into law Republic Act (RA) 12287, which allows the government to declare a “State of Imminent Disaster” before a calamity. According to Philippines News Agency, OCD administrator Undersecretary Harold Cabreros stated that the law’s passage is a significant milestone in supporting the country’s proactive approach to disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). Cabreros emphasized that the law establishes the institutionalization of Anticipatory Action within the current DRRM systems. Signed on September 12, RA 12287, or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act,

Pasay city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Walang Gutom Kitchen (WGK) in Pasay City, where he helped serve food and joined beneficiaries for a meal as part of his administration’s push to end involuntary hunger. According to Philippines News Agency, the WGK operates as a community food bank and soup kitchen, serving around 600 walk-in clients daily. It also extends assistance through the DSWD’s Pag-abot program, learning activities under ‘Tara, Basa!’, and case management services that include assessment, intervention planning, and progress tracking for homeless families. DSWD Secretary Rex

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday visited General Vicente Lim Elementary School in Tondo, Manila, where thousands of families displaced by the massive fire in Happy Land are currently staying. Marcos brought with him the cash assistance and relief goods to victims, following the blaze that broke out late Saturday night, which razed over a thousand structures and displaced 2,184 families in the densely populated community. According to Philippines News Agency, each affected family will receive PHP15,000 in financial aid. The Department of Social Welfare and Development also distributed 2,235 family food packs, hygiene and sleeping kits, while

Davao city: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) 11 (Davao Region) announced its partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-11) and Del Monte Fresh Produce Phils., Inc. for the initial implementation of the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, PhilHealth-11 emphasized its commitment to collaborating with partner agencies and promoting social health insurance programs, particularly the YAKAP program, which aims to improve access to primary care for Filipinos. On September 16, PhilHealth-11 signed a memorandum of agreement with DOLE-11 and Del Monte to enhance healthcare coverage for workers in the area.