Day: October 20, 2025

Manila: Seven people were reported killed while two others were missing due to Tropical Storm Ramil, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Monday. In its latest situational report, the NDRRMC also said one person was injured due to the cyclone. Five of the reported fatalities were from Calabarzon (Southern Tagalog) while two were from Region 6 (Western Visayas). Meanwhile, the two missing were from Western Visayas while the injured was from Calabarzon. The NDRRMC report said all the figures are subject for validation. According to Philippines News Agency, Ramil, which lashed portions of Luzon and the

Albay: A media practitioner was wounded in a shooting incident along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Morera, Guinobatan, Albay, on Monday, according to the Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-5). According to Philippines News Agency, the victim was identified as Noel Bellen Samar, 54, affiliated with Kadunong ITV and radio station DWIZ. He sustained gunshot wounds to the left side of the chest and abdomen and was transported to a hospital in this city. Police have launched a manhunt for the unidentified suspect, and an investigation is underway. PRO-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Bagagay Jr. condemned the attack, calling it a

Manila: Gasoline prices are scheduled to increase by PHP0.10 per liter on Tuesday, but diesel and kerosene prices will decline by PHP0.70 and PHP0.60 per liter at the same time. In an advisory Monday, Seaoil said it will implement the adjustments by 6 a.m. According to Philippines News Agency, PTT Philippines, in another advisory, will also implement the same changes by 6 a.m., although it doesn’t have kerosene products. Catex and Petron, in turn, will implement the similar price adjustments by 6:01 a.m. and 6 a.m., respectively. The uptick in gasoline prices will be the third week in a row,

Camarines norte: The new acting provincial director of the Camarines Norte Police Provincial Office, Col. Paul Abay, assumed post Monday. Abay succeeded Col. Lito Andaya, who now serves as officer in charge of the Office of the Chief, Regional Staff (OCRS). According to Philippines News Agency, Police Regional Office-5 Director Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr. expressed confidence in Abay’s leadership during the turnover ceremony at Camp Simeon Ola. Babagay encouraged Abay to inspire and lead the Camarines Norte police in their campaign against criminality, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and maintaining peace and order in the province. In his

Manila: The government initiated reforms to foster innovation across all sectors, a report released by the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) showed. The 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of the Philippine Innovation Act revealed reforms such as innovation grants, policy studies, capacity-building initiatives, and organizational expansion, alongside celebrating the 2024 National Innovation Day. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Innovation Council (NIC) Secretariat received 376 proposals from various entities, requesting PHP3.52 billion in funds between October 1 and November 8, 2024. Of these, 261 proposals underwent technical evaluations, with 36 proposals meeting the 75 percent hurdle