Day: October 6, 2025

Cebu: Aircraft and personnel from the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s Tactical Operations Wing Central have conducted a humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) mission to earthquake-affected communities in Northern Cebu over the weekend. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco stated that this HADR mission involved the air transport of essential relief goods from Cotabato City to Benito N. Ebuen Air Base in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, utilizing Fokker and NC-212i aircraft. This effort provided immediate aid to residents still affected by the September 30 magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu. In addition, an S-70i

Masbate and cebu: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public that the government and its agencies will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to communities hard hit by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) and the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Masbate and Cebu, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, various government agencies are continuing to provide support for these typhoon and quake-affected localities, as stressed in the National Inter-agency Coordinating Cell (NIACC) meeting earlier in the day. This includes preparations for the establishment of a ‘tent city’ in Bogo City, a temporary relocation site for earthquake victims, which

Cebu: The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced an extension for the filing of tax returns, payment of corresponding taxes, and submission of required documents for taxpayers in Cebu, following a recent earthquake. According to Philippines News Agency, Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 88-2025, issued by Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr., extends the deadline until the end of October to assist taxpayers impacted by the 6.9 magnitude quake. The extension applies to taxpayers and BIR personnel under the jurisdiction of Revenue District Offices in Mandaue City, Cebu City North, Cebu City South, Talisay City, and the Large Taxpayers Division in Cebu, as

Mandaluyong city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized his administration’s commitment to ensuring that public funds are used effectively for the benefit of Filipinos, declaring that inefficiency, wastage, and corruption in government spending will not be tolerated. According to Philippines News Agency, during his address at the Philippine Development Forum (PDF) 2025 in Mandaluyong City, Marcos articulated that the national budget serves as both a ‘moral and economic compass’ aimed at improving citizens’ lives. He stressed that every peso of public money must contribute to advancing the welfare of Filipino families, particularly those in farming communities. Marcos made it clear