Day: September 27, 2025

Benguet: Local disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) offices in five Benguet towns and two Mountain Province municipalities received fuel supply to sustain road-clearing and relief operations in the aftermath of recent typhoons. According to Philippines News Agency, Bakun, Sablan, Tuba, Itogon, and La Trinidad in Benguet, along with Sabangan and Bauko in Mountain Province, were allotted part of 6,100 liters of gasoline donated by Aboitiz Renewables, a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power. The fuel assistance will be used to power heavy equipment clearing debris and reopening access roads. Aboitiz Renewables’ first vice president and general manager for hydro operations, Noreen

Manila: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday clarified that the recent visit by officials from the Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands to former president Rodrigo Duterte was conducted in a “professional, nonintrusive and respectful manner.” According to Philippines News Agency, the visit adhered to protocols outlined by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which states that visits to its detention center are “strictly conducted with the approval or at the request of the person in detention.” The DFA emphasized that the consular visit was carried out by career consular officials from the Embassy and not by any other government

Cagayan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Cagayan province to inspect the implementation of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) policy at a local hospital and lead the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) caravan. Marcos began his visit at the Alfonso Ponce Enrile Memorial District Hospital (APEMDH) in Gonzaga, welcomed by Governor Edgar Aglipay, Mayor Rellie Dalmaceda, and hospital chief Dr. Rowena Sion. He engaged with healthcare workers, visited patients, and examined the execution of the ZBB program. According to Philippines News Agency, the Presidential Communications Office stated that the President observed the zero balance billing initiative at the district hospital,

Pasay city: Bulgaria secured a spot in the FIVB Men’s World Championship finals after defeating Czechia with scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22 in a match held at the Mall of Asia Arena. The match witnessed a crowd of 6,896 spectators. According to Philippines News Agency, outside hitter Aleksander Nikolov played a pivotal role in Bulgaria’s victory, scoring 31 points from 27 attacks, three aces, and a block. Bulgaria, ranked ninth globally, is set to face either world number one Poland or defending champion Italy in the final match on Sunday. Nikolov, expressing his excitement, stated, “Incredible! I am lost

New york: A new collection of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, released on Friday, highlights the involvement of several prominent Americans, including tech billionaires and advisors to former President Donald Trump. According to Philippines News Agency, the documents, which originate from Epstein’s estate and were published by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, mention Elon Musk, the former head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency; advisor Steven Bannon; tech mogul Peter Thiel; former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates; and British Prince Andrew. The documents provide insight into their interactions with Epstein. One entry dated December 6, 2014, notes