Day: October 2, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated the full restoration of electricity and other essential services in Cebu within 48 hours after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the province on September 30. During a situation briefing, Marcos emphasized the critical need for the swift restoration of utilities and crucial operations. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos highlighted immediate progress in Bogo City, one of the most affected areas. He assured that the Department of Energy, led by Secretary Sharon Garin, is committed to restoring full electricity to the entire city by the end of the day. Additionally, Marcos reported

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has pledged that the rehabilitation of heritage sites and structures damaged by the recent magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu province will proceed as part of the relief and recovery efforts. This commitment follows reports of significant damage to establishments and heritage sites, impacting over 900 workers. According to Philippines News Agency, during a situation briefing in Bogo City, Cebu, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco informed President Marcos about the extensive damage caused by the earthquake. In response, President Marcos outlined a phased approach to recovery, starting with search and rescue operations, followed by relief efforts,

Butuan city: The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) has reported the successful confiscation of 55 loose firearms during a five-day Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operation (SACLEO) carried out from September 26 to 30. This significant operation aimed at reducing illegal firearms in the region has yielded positive results, with multiple police offices participating in the effort. According to Philippines News Agency, the comprehensive operation saw the recovery of various firearms through different means. Three firearms were seized during the implementation of search warrants, one was recovered during a police response, and the majority, 51, were voluntarily surrendered

Cebu: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday assured that all victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu who sustained injuries or require hospital care will be covered by zero balance billing. ‘Applicable dito lahat. Lahat ng nagka-injury, lahat ng nagkasakit, whatever medical issue na kailangan pumasok sa ospital, kasama ‘yan sa zero balance billing,’ Marcos said during a situation briefing, following his visit to Bogo City in Cebu. Health facilities in the province have reported a surge in patients since the tremor struck on Sept. 30. According to Philippines News Agency, the President said family food packs will

Manila: The number of reported fatalities due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (known locally as “habagat”) and tropical cyclones Mirasol, Nando, and Opong in recent days has increased to 40 as of Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, in its latest report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) stated that only four of the total reported fatalities have been validated so far, all occurring in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Of the 36 still undergoing validation, 20 are from Region 5 (Bicol Region), eight from Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), two from Region 3 (Central