Day: October 7, 2025

Manila: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has provided emergency observation and satellite images of the situation in Northern Cebu in the immediate aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck the island last week, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the agency provided the materials taken by JAXA’s ALOS-2 (Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2) to the Philippines through the international cooperation framework of The Sentinel Asia. The embassy stated, “Japan will continue to work closely with the Philippines for its early recovery from the damages caused by the earthquake.” The Sentinel Asia, established in 2006

Manila: Damage to agriculture due to tropical cyclone Paolo has reached over PHP105 million, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Tuesday. In its latest situational report, the NDRRMC detailed that PHP105,389,280 in agricultural losses were concentrated in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), impacting 3,888 farmers and fisherfolk. According to Philippines News Agency, the affected crop area was estimated at 4,017.73 hectares. Of these, 141.65 hectares were classified as totally damaged, with no prospect of recovery, while 3,876.04 hectares were partially damaged, having a chance of recovery. The production loss in terms of volume was calculated at

Cotabato city: Since the region’s founding in 2019, the Ministry of Social Services and Development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) has distributed more than PHP19.2 billion in social aid, actively supporting the region’s most vulnerable groups and communities. MSSD-BARMM Minister Raissa Jajurie presented the comprehensive 2020-2025 report to stakeholders and partners at the KCC Mall of Cotabato Convention Center on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Jajurie, a lawyer, also presented a detailed financial statement of her office, which she has received and disbursed in the service of the BARMM people. ‘All services, not just social

Davao: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation-Davao Region (PhilHealth-11) has launched its YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) caravan across different sectors in the city. The agency reported on Tuesday the successful rollout of YAKAP caravans, which benefited hundreds of members who availed themselves of free primary care benefits. According to Philippines News Agency, PhilHealth-11 has already conducted YAKAP orientations for employees of the Commission on Higher Education and their family members, including registration and first patient encounter in YAKAP-accredited clinics. The Field Operations Division – Membership Section also held orientation and registration for employees of the Land Transportation Office-11. PhilHealth-11 emphasized

Manila: Senators Joseph Victor Ejercito and Lito Lapid have made a public appeal to Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, urging him to reconsider his decision to resign from his position as chairperson of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. According to Philippines News Agency, Ejercito expressed his hope that Lacson would remain in his role, pointing out that the issue leading to Lacson’s intended resignation had been clarified. Ejercito suggested that the majority caucus should discuss the matter further, indicating that no one was eager to take over the position at this time. He also expressed gratitude for being