Day: November 3, 2025

Manila: Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday assured travelers that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and its attached agencies are ready to assist passengers affected by Typhoon Tino. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers in all forms of transportation amidst the typhoon. According to Philippines News Agency, Lopez stated that the department is prepared for the worst, especially regarding stranded passengers, emphasizing the need to ensure their safety within transportation infrastructure. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) have implemented a ‘no sail

Washington: US President Donald Trump stated that North Korea is not the only country testing nuclear weapons, asserting that Russia and China are also engaging in such activities. He made these remarks during an interview with CBS News’ 60 Minutes program, broadcast on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump emphasized that while North Korea is often mentioned for its nuclear tests, other countries like Russia and China are conducting their own tests, although these are not commonly discussed. His comments came shortly after he directed the US military to resume testing nuclear weapons, ending a moratorium that lasted more

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has more than 2.1 million family food packs (FFPs) prepositioned in key areas across the country ahead of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi). In a statement, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the agency has begun preparations as early as last week, especially in areas expected to be hit by the typhoon. According to Philippines News Agency, there are currently over 128,000 FFPs ready for distribution in Eastern Visayas; about 89,000 food packs in Western Visayas; and more than 81,000 food packs in the

Guiuan: Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) slightly intensified while approaching the Eastern Visayas and Caraga area. It is now packing maximum sustained winds of 130 km per hour (kph) near the center and gusts of up to 160 kph, according to the 5 p.m. bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Tino was last tracked 170 km east southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. It is moving westward at 20 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 is hoisted over the extreme southeastern portion of Eastern Samar (Guiuan), the southern portion

Manila: Minimum wage earners in the Ilocos Region (Region 1) and Western Visayas (Region 6) will see their wages increase this month, following the issuance of wage orders by their respective Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs). According to Philippines News Agency, the RTWPB-1 announced via Wage Order No. R1-24 that the wage adjustment for minimum daily wage earners will range from PHP37 to PHP45. Meanwhile, the RTWPB-6 approved a wage increase ranging from PHP37 to PHP40. In the Ilocos region, workers in non-agricultural companies with 10 or more employees will receive a daily wage of PHP505, up from

Davao: The Department of Agriculture in Davao Region (DA-11) is spearheading an initiative to help Indigenous Peoples transform their ancestral lands into productive farms through its Palayamanan integrated farming program. This program is being implemented at the Davao Regional Upland Agriculture Research Station (DARUARS), a 400-hectare site donated by five clan farmers’ associations. According to Philippines News Agency, DA-11 Research Division chief Melanie Provido highlighted that the initiative combines rice, vegetable, and livestock farming as a sustainable model tailored for upland and tribal landscapes. The collaborative effort involves concerned government agencies working together for the development of indigenous tribes in