Day: October 7, 2025

Masbate: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided more than 80,000 family food packs to families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) in Masbate province. According to Philippines News Agency, in a report released Monday, DSWD Bicol Director Norman Laurio stated that all 20 local government units impacted by the storm received family food packs and non-food items. Additional items distributed include water filtration systems, hygiene kits, family kits, kitchen kits, malongs, mosquito nets, and jerry cans. Meanwhile, the DSWD in Bicol extended its support by providing 1,000 family tents to the DSWD in

Cebu: A priest at the Bantayan Church in northern Cebu has appealed to the public to refrain from taking any debris from the quake-damaged heritage church as souvenirs or ‘anting-anting’ (charms). ‘I would like to remind everyone that taking any portion of the debris as souvenirs or treating it as an ‘anting-anting’ (charm) is strictly prohibited and considered an act of theft (kawat), a crime under the law,’ Fr. Edmar Marcellones of the Parroquia de San Pedro Ap³stol in Bantayan Island said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, at the same time, he urged the people to support

Baguio city: The city’s Health Services Office (HSO) is calling on the public to participate in the Adopt-A-Child program as sponsors to provide a consistent supply of nutritious food to beneficiaries aged 0 to 59 months. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative, traditionally offering food and basic commodities to malnourished children during the holiday season, is now being extended to address child malnutrition throughout the year. Lealyn Catiyan, Nutrition Officer III of the HSO, noted that the sponsorship program will run for six months. The program’s objectives include improving the nutritional status of young children, enhancing access to essential

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on local government officials to actively participate in the fight against corruption and work towards restoring public trust in government institutions. This appeal was made during the oath-taking ceremony of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National Executive Board and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) National Executive Officers held at Malaca±an Palace. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos acknowledged the growing frustration among the public regarding reports of corruption within the government. He addressed local chief executives, emphasizing the various challenges the nation faces and the

Manila: The Department of Migrant Workers reported that the number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) currently on death row abroad has declined to 25, from around 50 to 60 earlier this year. According to Philippines News Agency, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured continuous legal and diplomatic assistance to Filipinos facing capital punishment overseas. “Every OFW is a part of our global Filipino family. We will continue to stand by them, fight for their rights, and seek justice and compassion wherever possible,” he said. Cacdac attributed the decrease in the number of OFWs on death row to the Philippine