Day: September 27, 2025

Manila: The Philippine government on Saturday joined the world in pledging to champion a tourism sector that brings long-term benefit to both communities and the planet. Countries are celebrating the 2025 World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, under the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,’ which highlights the sector’s potential to become an agent of positive change. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Tourism (DOT) emphasized the importance of a sustainable transformation that builds stronger communities, safeguards natural and cultural heritage, and fosters enduring opportunities. The DOT stated, “Through responsible development, green practices, and inclusive growth, the Philippines is

Manila: Malaca±ang respects the independence of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), after Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong resigned as its special adviser, Presidential Communications Office Acting Secretary Dave Gomez said on Saturday. ‘It is unfortunate Mayor Magalong resigned,’ Gomez said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, the demand of the Filipino people from the Independent Commission on Infrastructure is higher than any one person. The commission, made up of distinguished professionals with unassailable integrity, has hit the ground running on day one. The Palace respects the autonomy of the commission. Gomez emphasized the importance of allowing the

Manila: Typhoon Opong is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 11 a.m. bulletin Saturday. At 10 a.m., the center of the typhoon was estimated based on all available data at 645 km west of Sangley Point in Cavite City and was moving west northwestward towards northern Vietnam at 35 km per hour. According to Philippines News Agency, the southwest monsoon enhanced by Opong will bring strong to gale-force gusts over Luzon, Western Visayas, and Negros Occidental. Up to rough seas will be experienced in the seaboards

Manila: Only flood control projects that meet all necessary requirements will be allowed to proceed, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, emphasizing his commitment to curbing irregularities in the implementation of infrastructure projects. During an aid distribution in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Marcos stated that flood control projects will only be implemented if the proposal and program of work are properly prepared and have clearance from the local government units (LGUs). According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos assured the public of the continued implementation of fully compliant flood control projects, noting that more than PHP300 billion are available to fund

Legazpi city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has extended more than PHP22 million worth of relief aid to families and communities hit by tropical cyclone Opong, particularly in Masbate province. DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio confirmed the aid, which includes both food and non-food items, aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure timely and effective disaster relief. According to Philippines News Agency, Laurio emphasized the agency’s active coordination with local government units (LGUs) through its satellite offices to closely monitor affected areas. “All warehouses have a sufficient stockpile on standby, ready for release