Day: October 28, 2025

Bacolod: A team from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is validating and evaluating the proposed programs, activities, and projects (PAPs) under the Kanlaon Recovery and Development Plan (KRDP) in Negros Island this week. Set from Oct. 27 to 30, the National Project Validation and Evaluation (NPVE) covers seven local government units (LGUs) affected by the series of explosive eruptions of Mt. Kanlaon since June 3, 2024. According to Philippines News Agency, the Office of Civil Defense – Negros Island Region (OCD-NIR) Director Donato Sermeno III stated that the NPVE is an outcome of the joint Regional

Manila: Bargain hunting allowed the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) to recover Tuesday, even with the depreciation of the Philippine peso against the US dollar to the 59-level. In the past days, the continued weakness of the local currency was traced as a major factor for the PSEi’s decline, but it improved by 0.33 percent to 5,953.16 points during the day. According to Philippines News Agency, the broader All Shares index also gained, rising 0.22 percent to 3,589.51 points. Half of the sectoral counters also went up, namely Financials increased by 1.15 percent, Services by 0.43 percent, and Holding Firms

Antique: The Provincial Board has declared a state of calamity in Antique following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Opong, while simultaneously lifting the previous state of calamity declared for Tropical Cyclone Crising during its regular session on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, Michael Tolentino, the Antique Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Officer III, stated in an interview on Tuesday that the priority utilization of the remaining PHP29 million quick response fund (QRF) is still being determined. He mentioned that families with houses damaged by Opong will receive assistance from the QRF. The cyclone destroyed 50 houses and

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has announced that the Philippines’ upcoming chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026 is set to deliver significant benefits for the country. He emphasized the potential for expanding partnerships and advancing the Philippines’ stance on several regional issues. According to Philippines News Agency, during a Kapihan with the Media, Marcos expressed that Manila is gearing up to strategically focus on key elements that ASEAN should prioritize in the coming year. He highlighted the importance of the Code of Conduct (COC) negotiations with China, noting that while it may not be

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) is elevating its recruitment standards to address the evolving demands of contemporary law enforcement. In a recent statement, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. emphasized the organization’s focus on attracting applicants who are not only physically ready but also possess digital competence and analytical skills. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative is part of the PNP’s strategy to fulfill its 2025 Attrition Quota by ensuring that future officers are equipped to operate effectively in a digital environment. Nartatez highlighted the need for officers capable of contributing to the agency’s efforts