Day: October 18, 2025

Sorsogon: Tropical Storm Ramil has decelerated while moving northwestward over the sea, east of Sorsogon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Saturday. As of 8 a.m., the storm was located 260 km east of Juban, Sorsogon, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, moving westward at 15 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Signal No. 2 has been raised over Camarines Norte, Catanduanes, the northern portion of Camarines Sur, and Polillo Islands. Signal No. 1 is in effect over several regions including Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino,

Bicol: The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 in Bicol has activated its support force and emergency response teams in anticipation of the potential impact of Tropical Storm Ramil, known internationally as Fengshen. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-5 Director, Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr., announced the mobilization of 1,328 personnel to respond to the storm. This includes 713 members of the Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) and 615 personnel from the Search, Rescue, and Retrieval (SRR) teams, all prepared to assist affected communities promptly. “Our officers are fully prepared to protect lives and property. We are closely coordinating with local

Legazpi: The Social Security System (SSS) Legazpi is expected to collect PHP364,521.30 in contributions for violations of employers, as part of its 11th Run After Contribution Evaders (RACE) campaign on Friday. The amount consists of PHP314,910 in principal delinquency and PHP49,611.30 in penalties. According to Philippines News Agency, Maria Betina Abareta, acting head of the accounts management section, stated that the total amount comes from four out of seven non-compliant businesses that failed to remit their contributions, while the other three are not registered. The seven businesses involved, affecting 37 employees, include a printing shop, a laundry service, an appliance

Manila: The National Food Authority (NFA) is optimistic that it can begin purchasing storm-damaged palay (unhusked rice) from local farmers within the month to help those affected by recent typhoons. NFA Administrator Larry Lacson said the agency is awaiting the completion of the Technical Working Group’s (TWG) review of the draft executive order on emergency palay procurement. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘Ang target nila (Their target is) within the month. Sabi ko kasi dapat within the month kasi baka lumagpas, ma-overtake-an na naman tayo ng event, baka wala na tayong mahabol (I said that it must be within the

London: Prince Andrew, King Charles’ younger brother, announced on Friday that he has agreed to relinquish his royal titles, including the Duke of York, in light of ongoing allegations regarding his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to Philippines News Agency, a statement released by Buckingham Palace revealed that Andrew had consulted with King Charles III and his immediate and extended family before deciding that the accusations against him were detracting from the royal family’s work. “I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me,” the statement read. Despite this