Day: October 15, 2025

Legazpi city: The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) 5 in Bicol has directed local government units (LGUs) within the region to revise their contingency and disaster response plans due to a series of strong earthquakes and weather disturbances. According to Philippines News Agency, Claudio Yucot, chairperson of the Office of Civil Defense 5 and RDRRMC-5, stated that the reports submitted by the LGUs will undergo a review process to identify any gaps. Based on these evaluations, corrective actions will be recommended, and a comprehensive regional plan for earthquake and tsunami preparedness will be formulated. Yucot emphasized the

Manila: The Department of Health in the Caraga Region (DOH-13) is intensifying its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness campaign to prevent its adverse effects. In a press briefing, DOH-13 Officer-In-Charge Director IV Sadaila Raki-in emphasized the vital role of the media in disseminating the campaign to the people in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, Raki-in highlighted the media’s commitment to partnering with DOH-13, ensuring that accurate information is conveyed to the public, even reaching remote areas of Caraga. She noted the reliance of residents, particularly in geographically isolated disadvantaged areas, on social media and other popular platforms like the

Manila: Two armed men were killed and three government forces were injured during a shootout that erupted while serving warrants of arrest in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte at about 5 a.m. Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Esmael Madin, Datu Odin Sinsuat municipal police chief, identified the fatalities as Samsudin Usman, alias Krega, who was one of the most wanted persons in the province and reportedly a member of the extremist Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and a certain Piong. Usman died on the spot, while Piong died on the way to the hospital. Usman’s son,

Manila: Lawmakers on Wednesday welcomed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s decision to lift restrictions on public access to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of government officials. Under Memorandum Circular No. 3, the Ombudsman ordered that SALNs filed by public officials be made available for inspection and reproduction, subject to the redaction of sensitive information such as home addresses and signatures. The directive, he said, is guided by the principle that ‘the public has a legitimate right to know how those in government acquire and manage their wealth.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Senator Bam Aquino commended the

Ilocos norte: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has extended PHP2 million worth of assistance to the Ilocos Region’s dairy industry through its shared service facility (SSF) program. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative is part of a collaborative effort between the DTI and the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC), aimed at providing post-harvest interventions. These include the provision of machinery for milk processing, packaging, and storage to help support local farmers. PCC Director Joel Cabading stated that the partnership is focused on offering technical support services, which encompass free breeding services, veterinary services, milk collection, and connections to