Day: October 22, 2025

Manila: The number of families affected by the recent twin earthquakes that struck Manay, Davao Oriental, has reached 362,789, with 10 confirmed fatalities, according to the latest data from the government. According to Philippines News Agency, these affected families encompass 1,511,854 individuals residing in 705 barangays across the Davao and Caraga regions, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The council’s latest report indicates that all recorded fatalities are from the Davao region, while 176 injuries have been reported in both Davao and Caraga. The earthquakes, which registered magnitudes of 7.4 and 6.8, have resulted

Batanes: The low pressure area east of Taiwan has intensified into a tropical depression, now named Salome, as announced by the weather bureau in a bulletin released at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The tropical depression was last located 255 kilometers north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, moving south southwestward at a speed of 15 kilometers per hour. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 has been raised in Batanes, as well as the western portion of the Babuyan Islands, including Calayan Island and Dalupiri Island, and the northwestern portion of Ilocos Norte, covering areas such as Bangui,

Manila: A four-day memorial service has been organized this week for former Tacloban City mayor Alfredo ‘Bejo’ Romualdez, who was the younger brother of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos and the uncle of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Incumbent Mayor Alfred Romualdez, the son of the deceased, has invited family, friends, and supporters to pay their final respects from October 22 to 25, 2025, at the Santo Ni±o Shrine and Heritage Museum in Tacloban City. According to Philippines News Agency, the announcement of the memorial service schedule was made on Wednesday, following the passing of the 91-year-old former mayor on

Bangkok: The Philippines is gradually advancing its push to establish a ‘technology corridor’ with Thailand, following the conclusion of high-level meetings with key figures in innovation, venture capital, and industry stakeholders in Bangkok. Bran Ferrer Reluao, Philippine Special Envoy to Thailand for Digital Communications, Innovation, and Technology, recently led the mission that included discussions on startup cooperation, talent exchange, and strategic media and ecosystem initiatives, among others. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines-Thailand Technology Corridor is a strategic framework that seeks to strengthen cooperation in digital innovation, startup development, trade, and digital transformation. Among Reluao’s key engagements in Bangkok

Pasay city: Around 30,000 potential homebuyers are expected to attend the National Housing Expo from Oct. 23 and 24, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) said on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DHSUD and the Pag-IBIG Fund will showcase affordable housing options under the government’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. The event, to be held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, will feature over 100,000 brand-new homes from the country’s top 50 developers, available through the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan. More than 30,000 Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets will also be offered at

Tacloban: The Regional Development Council (RDC) in Eastern Visayas has officially welcomed Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla as its newly appointed chairperson for the 2025-2028 term, following his designation by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, Petilla’s appointment is expected to further strengthen collaborative initiatives in infrastructure development, economic recovery, and regional competitiveness across Eastern Visayas, as stated by Meylene Rosales, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) regional director. Rosales, who also serves as the RDC vice chairperson, noted that the RDC Eastern Visayas Secretariat expressed its enthusiasm over Petilla’s return. She mentioned, “His return