Day: October 14, 2025

Davao city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed a total of PHP49,661,444 in assistance to residents affected by the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake in the Davao Region, an agency official reported. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Juan Carlo Marquez stated that the DSWD has distributed 54,660 family food packs (FFPs) to families impacted by the earthquake-52,660 in Davao Oriental and 2,000 in Davao de Oro. This effort aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive, under Secretary Rex Gatchalian’s leadership, to ensure the provision of essential items like food and water to the affected communities.

Ilocos norte: The provincial government of Ilocos Norte, through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), has distributed “Go Bags” and life vests to residents living in hazard-prone areas. In an effort to enhance disaster preparedness and response, the initiative aims to equip vulnerable families with essential emergency supplies. According to Philippines News Agency, PDRRMC officer Marcel Tabije reported that approximately 230 “Go Bags” were distributed to selected families in 24 high-risk barangays. The distribution took place on Monday and included essential items intended to support families during calamities. In addition to the “Go Bags,” around 1,500 life

Manila: Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday lifted restrictions on public access to the statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) of government officials. “This decision is guided by a simple principle: the public has a legitimate right to know how those in government acquire and manage their wealth. Transparency in this area is not a slogan – it is a safeguard against corruption and a deterrent to abuse of power,” the Office of the Ombudsman said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, under Memorandum Circular 3, the SALNs filed with the Ombudsman shall be made available

Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD400 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at increasing the efficiency of the Philippines’ insurance industry. According to Philippines News Agency, the ADB announced that the Insurance Reform Program, Subprogram 1, supports broader financial sector development reforms in regulation and supervision. The program focuses on enhancing the intermediation of long-term credit for government infrastructure projects. It seeks to create a more efficient, consumer-oriented, and technologically advanced insurance market that bolsters climate risk management and disaster resilience. The program is set to be implemented in three sequenced subprograms, working closely with the

Baguio: More than 200 kilograms of electronic wastes (e-wastes) collected in this city over the past two weeks are now subject for disposal as part of efforts to protect the environment. “A total of 224.8 kilograms of Waste Electronic Electrical Equipment (WEEE) from the barangays and a school were brought to the Bakakeng Central Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) of the city for proper disposal,” Engr. Ronaldo Ballecer, pollution control officer of Bakakeng Central MRF, said on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the e-wastes were collected from the last week of September to the first week of October. Ballecer reported