Day: November 3, 2025

Albay: The Philippine Coast Guard in Bicol (PCG-5) has suspended sea travel in the provinces of Masbate, Sorsogon, and Albay as Typhoon Tino nears landmass. The weather bureau raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 in the southern portion of Masbate, including Esperanza, Pio V. Corpuz, and Placer, while TCWS No. 1 has been issued for Albay, Sorsogon, the rest of Masbate, including Ticao and Burias Island. According to Philippines News Agency, Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi, was last tracked 285 kilometers east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar as of 10 a.m. on Monday. PCG-5 Commander, Commodore Ivan Roldan,

Baguio: Fifty of the 128 barangays in this summer capital were conferred the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) for their commitment to transparency, accountability, and community service. In an interview on Monday, Mayor Benjamin Magalong said the award is not a mere recognition but a reflection of the dedication of barangay officials to uphold good governance. According to Philippines News Agency, the recognized barangays include Alfonso Tabora, Andres Bonifacio, Atok Trail, Aurora Hill Proper, and several others, demonstrating their outstanding performance in various governance areas. Mayor Magalong emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating, “It shows the

Manila: Globally, more than 140 million girls are considered ‘missing’ as a result of prenatal gender selection against girls, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The majority, around 100 million, are ‘missing’ in Asia, a figure first highlighted in 1990 by Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen. The UNFPA defines the sex ratio at birth as the number of boys born per 100 girls, typically between 104 and 106. But in several Asian countries, this balance has shifted sharply. According to Philippines News Agency, Vietnam’s sex ratio at birth rose from 109.8 boys per 100 girls in 2006 to

Manila: Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday asked the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other government agencies to intensify their campaign against scammers. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian cited the need for the government to crack down on the rampant sale of pre-registered SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards, warning that these are being widely used for financial crimes and online scams, especially with the holiday season approaching when scammers are expected to prey on more victims. “I am calling on the NTC and DICT to use everything in their power to

Manila: Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque on Monday underscored gains from approval by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the 10-year national industrial roadmap dubbed Tatak Pinoy Strategy (TPS). The TPS, signed through Memorandum Circular No. 104 last Oct. 24, requires all government agencies to prioritize local products and services in their procurement. It operationalizes the Tatak Pinoy Act, or Republic Act 11981. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque, who also chairs the Tatak Pinoy Council, said TPS allows local industries to further grow and have access to global opportunities. ‘The TPS empowers our MSMEs (micro, small, and medium

Manila: Prisons throughout the country were reminded to take measures against the probable onslaught of Typhoon Tino. According to Philippines News Agency, Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. stated that his office has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and preparedness of various correctional facilities. Catapang specifically ordered officials of the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Leyte Regional Prison, and Davao Prison and Penal Farm to be more vigilant, prioritizing both safety and effective communication to navigate through this potentially hazardous situation. Catapang emphasized the importance of readiness and a comprehensive contingency plan tailored to