Day: November 4, 2025

Abu dhabi: Reaffirming its commitment to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has announced the return of its Overseas Assessment Program (OAP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, scheduled from November 21 to 23. This initiative aims to provide accessible skills assessment and certification for OFWs, following a series of successful OAP activities worldwide. According to Philippines News Agency, the assessment will be held at Infinity Studies and Technical Solutions, a TESDA-accredited overseas assessment center in Abu Dhabi. This program aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance support systems and expand

Iloilo: Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), anticipated to hit Western Visayas around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, has impacted 42,555 families, equating to 133,554 individuals, across 789 barangays within 56 local government units, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD’s 4 a.m. report indicated that approximately 30,120 families, or 94,324 individuals, are currently taking refuge in 1,304 evacuation centers throughout the region in anticipation of Typhoon Tino’s impact. Meanwhile, 11,880 families, or 37,238 individuals, have chosen to stay with friends and relatives. The DSWD has distributed over PHP1.1 million worth

Bacolod city: Typhoon Tino, known internationally as Kalmaegi, has weakened slightly but continues to pose a threat to Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region with strong winds, heavy rains, and possible coastal flooding, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA’s 11 a.m. bulletin reported that the center of Tino was located near Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, with coordinates at 10.6°N, 122.9°E. The typhoon carried maximum sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour (km/h) near the center, gusts reaching up to 195 km/h, and a central pressure of 965 hPa,

Manila: Government employees are set to receive an early holiday treat as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) releases the 2025 year-end bonus and PHP5,000 cash gift starting this month, Malaca±ang announced Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to recognizing the service and heroism of public servants. She emphasized that this move by the DBM demonstrates the Marcos administration’s appreciation for public servants and their dedication to the nation. In a separate statement, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman confirmed that the year-end bonus and cash gift would be

Manila: Two transmission lines in the Visayas and Mindanao, affected by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), have been restored as of Tuesday morning, but 14 lines remain down, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). According to Philippines News Agency, the NGCP’s 10 a.m. report identified the restored lines as the Ormoc-Baybay 69kV line, servicing the Leyte IV Electric Cooperative Inc. (LEYECO IV) and LEYECO V, and the Placer-Madrid 69kV line, which serves the Surigao del Norte Electric Cooperative (SURNECO), Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO), and Surigao del Sur II Electric Cooperative (SURSECO II). However, eight 69kV lines, five 138kV

Bandar seri begawan: The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) on Tuesday spearheaded a regional initiative aimed at bolstering trust and unity among social security institutions across Southeast Asia. This move comes as Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso, President and General Manager of GSIS, assumes the chairship of the ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA). According to Philippines News Agency, Veloso, in his keynote address at the 42nd ASSA Board Meeting held in Brunei, called on his counterparts to become ‘master architects of trust.’ He emphasized the importance of shaping social protection systems that are transparent, accountable, and built on integrity. Veloso described