Day: September 22, 2025

Calayan: Super Typhoon Nando, internationally known as Ragasa, is anticipated to pass very close to or make landfall over Calayan Island between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA’s 2 p.m. bulletin reveals that the cyclone was last located over the coastal waters of Babuyan Island, Calayan, Cagayan at 1 p.m. The storm is carrying maximum sustained winds of 215 km per hour near the center, with gusts reaching up to 295 km per hour. Signal No. 5 remains in effect over

Mamburao: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) distributed business kits to 32 micro entrepreneurs from Paluan and Abra de Ilog towns during the recent ‘Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat’ caravan in the municipality of Mamburao. According to Philippines News Agency, DTI Regional Director Amormio Benter stated that the 552,924 business kits, part of the Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (NSB) program, aim to assist micro entrepreneurs or small businesses with assets not exceeding PHP3 million. “The kits will help micro businesses sustain their operations and continue growing,” Benter said during the distribution on Sept. 13, as quoted

Manila: Malaca±ang on Monday asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to investigate former Ilocos Sur governor Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson for possible inciting to sedition charges after urging students to join a ‘revolution against corruption.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. seeks accountability from those who may have incited violence during Sunday’s rallies. Castro emphasized that the President wants everyone who may be responsible and involved in the violent incidents to be held accountable. Singson is alleged to have encouraged minors to skip classes

Tacloban: The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) is optimistic about finalizing the 2023-2028 Regional Development Plan (RDP) for Eastern Visayas by the end of October. Meylene Rosales, the Regional Director of DEPDev and acting chair of the Regional Development Council (RDC), indicated that the department is currently incorporating inputs gathered from a midterm review involving consultations with various sectors and the public. According to Philippines News Agency, Rosales mentioned that they are in the process of drafting different chapters of the RDP and are on schedule for a publication target of October 30. Initiated in July, the long-term

Baguio: The city government of Baguio has taken a significant step in ensuring the strict enforcement of anti-obstruction, anti-smoking, and anti-littering ordinances by deputizing officials from all 128 barangays. Mayor Benjamin Magalong emphasized the importance of this move to bolster enforcement efforts and ensure that violators face appropriate penalties. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative aims to expand the role of barangay officials, who were previously deputized only for anti-smoking enforcement. Under Executive Order No. 112-2025, these officials are now authorized to conduct campaigns, apprehend violators, and issue citation tickets for violations related to the three ordinances. They have