Day: November 4, 2025

Zamboanga city: The city government has suspended classes at all levels in public and private schools Tuesday due to inclement weather. Mayor Khymer Olaso ordered the suspension as the city experiences light to heavy rains from the trough of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi). Olaso emphasized that the safety of students, teachers, and other school personnel is of paramount concern and advised residents to “please stay vigilant and alert, especially those living in low-lying areas and near riverbanks.” According to Philippines News Agency, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief Dr. Elmeir Jade Apolinario has placed the Emergency Operations

Malaca±ang: Malaca±ang on Tuesday expressed confidence in the country’s economic fundamentals despite the reported decline in the local stock market and the Philippine peso’s temporary depreciation. In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the value of the peso has started to stabilize. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized that the administration remains optimistic about the country’s swift recovery. This optimism is rooted in the continued support from key economic drivers such as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, and local tourism. ‘Confident pa rin po na ito ay malalagpasan ng ating gobyerno (We

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over PHP1.9 million in relief assistance to families impacted by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). This aid comes as the department continues its efforts to support affected regions. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG) reported that food and non-food items (FNFIs) have been distributed in Bicol, Central Visayas, and Caraga. The DSWD anticipates that the amount of assistance will increase as Field Offices (FOs) conduct further situational analyses in their areas of responsibility. Currently, approximately 53,570 families or 175,531

Bacolod: This highly urbanized city and five neighboring localities experienced total loss of power as strong winds and continuous rains brought by Typhoon Tino battered Negros Occidental on Tuesday morning. Figures of the Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) showed that the outage within its franchise area has affected 250,059 consumers. According to Philippines News Agency, in a statement, Negros Power said that as of 10:41 a.m., all its transmission lines have tripped off, resulting in total loss of power in all feeders across the cities of Bacolod, Talisay, Silay, Bago, as well as in the municipalities of Murcia

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Tuesday that necessary adjustments will be implemented in security protocols for the planned anti-corruption protest on November 30, aiming to prevent a recurrence of the violent events that took place in Manila in September. According to Philippines News Agency, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. stated that critical lessons learned from the September 21 violence, triggered by young protesters using debris and incendiary devices against police lines, have been taken into account. The PNP is committed to maintaining peace and order during public demonstrations, ensuring readiness to respond to

Manila: A little over a week after the resumption of voters’ registration activities nationwide, more than 240,000 applications for the November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) have been received by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Comelec data showed that 240,687 applications were received from Oct. 20 to 30. According to Philippines News Agency, the bulk of the number, or 209,097, are applicants for the village polls, while 31,590 applied for the youth elections. On the other hand, applications for regular voters, or those 18 years old and above, numbered 62,959. The poll body also reported 86,219 applications for