Day: October 14, 2025

Manila: The head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reminds the public to stay calm but ready amid the recent strong earthquakes that hit various parts of the country. “The recent earthquakes are a reminder that there should be a plan and know safe places,” Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Bacolcol noted that earthquakes are a normal occurrence because the Philippines has 180 active faults and six active trenches. He added that it was just a coincidence that strong and successive earthquakes happened, but noted that

Davao city: Ten new low-floor city buses, expected to enhance public transportation in the city, arrived at the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal on Tuesday. The 12-meter-long units, acquired under the Davao Interim Bus Service (DIBS) of the city government, are equipped with access ramps for persons with disabilities, bicycle racks, CCTV cameras, and automated passenger counters. According to Philippines News Agency, the DIBS buses are set to begin operations by mid-November, serving as an interim solution to Davao City’s transport challenges. They will initially offer free rides to Dabawenyos during peak hours. The DIBS is a fully funded program,

Manila: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a series of advisories cautioning the public against fraudulent schemes perpetrated by certain individuals and entities that are deceiving unsuspecting investors. According to Philippines News Agency, the SEC specifically warned against individuals falsely representing themselves as representatives of COL Financial Group Inc. These individuals were found using counterfeit documents featuring the company’s letterhead or information of former personnel. Victims of these scams were told that their previously lost funds in other scams had been “reinvested” with COL Financial and were asked to pay various fees, such as “tax fees,” to withdraw

Santa rosa: Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMP) has highlighted fiscal incentives as a crucial factor in maintaining competitiveness within the industry by helping players manage costs effectively. The company’s officials emphasized the importance of government policies in strengthening local manufacturing industries, including vehicle manufacturing and the parts supply chain. According to Philippines News Agency, TMP officials assess government policies based on their impact on local manufacturing capabilities. They believe that fiscal incentives for investments in local capabilities, along with supportive policies such as promoting locally manufactured vehicles, are instrumental in keeping production costs competitive. These measures also boost domestic demand,

Iloilo city: The local government and volunteer groups in Iloilo City have announced their readiness to respond to potential worst-case scenarios, as part of ongoing preparations for a significant disaster event. According to Philippines News Agency, Darwin Papa, head of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) – Disaster Response Division, stated that the city government is equipped with three rescue trucks capable of medium rescue operations, allowing them to penetrate large concrete structures and medium-rise buildings. The city also possesses equipment necessary for lifting collapsed objects, which is crucial in scenarios involving trapped individuals. The CDRRMO-Urban Search

Manila: The head of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) expressed confidence in the 141-strong national contingent’s chances at the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG), which will be held in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31. “Yes, this team has a strong fighting chance,” POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino stated during the national team’s photo shoot at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Tolentino aims to match or surpass the gold medals previously won by taekwondo’s Pauline Lopez and golfer Mia Legaspi, along with the three silver medals achieved in the 2013 edition held in