Day: November 3, 2025

Baguio: The city government has unveiled a comprehensive three-year plan costing PHP100 million aimed at preserving, protecting, and restoring the environment while maintaining ecological balance by 2028. In an interview on Monday, city information officer Aileen Refuerzo said the Environmental Action Plan is anchored on three key goals: environmental regeneration, reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and improvement of waste management systems. According to Philippines News Agency, the plan is part of the Executive-Legislative Agenda currently being finalized, charting the city’s developmental direction from 2025 to 2028. Among the plan’s main objectives are a 5-percent decrease in GHG emissions from

Kuala lumpur: The Philippines, through Department of Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., has committed to help strengthen the defense cooperation between Southeast Asia and India, which he described as a “superpower.” According to Philippines News Agency, Teodoro was quoted in a DND statement on Monday during the ASEAN-India Defense Ministers Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Oct. 31. He emphasized the Philippines’ role in enhancing the defense cooperation as the country coordinator for ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Teodoro further stated that the Philippines will advance “this important relationship” when it assumes the role of ASEAN chair

Antique: Farmers in Antique are told to secure their animals and prepare their food and water in anticipation of the impact of Typhoon Tino. Farmers should transfer their carabaos, cows, and other animals to safer ground or to local government unit shelters, Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet) Office’s chief of Public Health Division Dr. Marco Rafael Ardamil told farmers. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Ardamil emphasized the importance of early preparation in order to prevent incidents similar to past events where farmers drowned while attempting to rescue their livestock during severe weather conditions. He advised that enough food and water

Negros oriental: Negros Oriental Governor Manuel Sagarbarria on Monday directed the provincial government offices to prepare for the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), as it barrels toward the Visayas. According to Philippines News Agency, Adrian Sedillo, who heads the province’s Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO), reported that the governor gave the directive in the morning after the Emergency Operations Center was activated. Members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan were also present at the briefing. Sedillo stated, “Gov. Sagarbarria ordered the prepositioning of goods, manpower, logistics and other resources in anticipation of Typhoon Tino as it is

Pangasinan: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Pangasinan provincial office is setting an ambitious target to register approximately 100,000 new voters from October 20, 2025, to May 18, 2026. The initiative aims to bolster voter registration for both regular and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangasinan provincial election supervisor, lawyer Marino Salas, shared that the province currently has about 2.1 million voters aged 18 and above. The target of 100,000 new registrations is considered a conservative estimate, with the intention to expand the voter list substantially. Salas emphasized the importance of increasing voter participation across all upcoming elections.

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) placed all airports and offices under its supervision on heightened alert in preparation for Typhoon Tino. According to Philippines News Agency, CAAP Director General Raul Del Rosario ordered all area center managers and airport managers in potentially affected regions to ensure the readiness of airport facilities, equipment, and personnel. “All airports under CAAP jurisdiction have been instructed to secure communication and navigational equipment, readiness of emergency response teams, and coordinate with airlines and local authorities for possible flight disruptions or cancellations,” Del Rosario said in a statement. In addition, airports were