Day: September 29, 2025

Laua-an: The municipality of Laua-an has been declared under a state of calamity during a special session held by the municipal council due to the damage caused by Severe Tropical Storm Opong, internationally known as Bualoi. Mayor Aser Baladjay announced the decision in an interview, stating that the council convened on September 28 to enable the use of the town’s PHP12 million calamity fund to aid affected residents. According to Philippines News Agency, Mayor Baladjay reported that 2,101 families, amounting to 8,271 individuals, were impacted by the storm. The municipality has already distributed relief goods valued at PHP1 million from

New york: The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to peace, sustainable development, and a rules-based international order as Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro delivered the country’s national statement during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) General Debate at the UN headquarters in New York. According to Philippines News Agency, Lazaro invoked the legacy of former Philippine diplomat General Carlos P. Romulo, who hailed the UN Charter as an achievement for all humanity at the San Francisco Conference in 1945. “Our faith in the UN Charter endures, as the international community celebrates the 80th anniversary of the

Manila: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has submitted an initial interim report and recommendation to the Office of the Ombudsman regarding the PHP289.5-million flood control project in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. The report suggests the potential filing of graft, malversation, and falsification charges against former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co and 13 officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways. According to Philippines News Agency, the ICI’s 32-page report highlights discrepancies in the project’s execution, particularly the use of steel sheet piles measuring only 2.5 to 3 meters in length, contrary to the contract’s Detailed Engineering Design which

Bacolod city: The Department of Health (DOH) is advising patients to consult or seek assistance from any of the certified 52 animal bite treatment centers (ABTCs) across the Negros Island Region (NIR) in the event of dog or cat bites. The DOH-NIR issued the reminder on Monday in line with the observance of the World Rabies Day on September 28 under the theme ‘Act Now: You, Me, Community.’ According to Philippines News Agency, the advisory emphasizes the importance of immediate consultation with a DOH-certified animal bite treatment center if bitten or scratched. Rabies is potentially fatal, but it can be

Manila: Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday ordered an intensified monitoring of fraudulent donation drives that have emerged in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Opong. This initiative aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive and under the guidance of Interior Secretary Juanito Victor ‘Jonvic’ Remulla, aiming to ensure that all relief efforts are protected from exploitation and that assistance genuinely reaches affected families and communities. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez has tasked the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to keep a vigilant eye on social media platforms, websites, and e-wallet transactions