Day: November 5, 2025

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has assured assistance to the families of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) personnel who perished in a helicopter crash in Agusan del Sur on Tuesday. Marcos extended his condolences to the families of the PAF personnel who were aboard a helicopter deployed to conduct damage assessment following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing. ‘Pinapaabot niya ang pakikiramay sa pamilya ng mga nasawing bayani ng ating bansa (He extends his condolences to the families of the fallen heroes of our country),’ Castro said. ‘Ang lahat ng

Manila: Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III on Wednesday expressed sympathy and solidarity with the families severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), assuring them that the House of Representatives is ready to assist. According to Philippines News Agency, Typhoon Tino has affected a total of 203,595 families, or 705,549 individuals, in 2,799 barangays in Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Negros Island Region, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga. As of posting, 10,981 families are seeking temporary shelter in 3,894 evacuation centers, while another 27,698 families chose to stay with relatives. Speaker Dy highlighted that House members from affected districts

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered an investigation into a massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corp. (URC) Bais Distillery in Negros Oriental, as potential sanctions and legal action are under review due to the resulting environmental and livelihood damage. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated during a media briefing in Malaca±ang that the President was promptly informed of the incident. He directed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to work with the Philippine Coast Guard and local government units for urgent containment efforts. The DENR has already engaged with

Manila: The Senate on Wednesday formally accepted a fully equipped mobile clinic from the Department of Health (DOH) to help deliver basic healthcare services to underserved communities. Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa led the turnover ceremony at the Senate Grounds. Sotto thanked the DOH, the Senate Public Assistance Office (SPAO), and the Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. for making the project possible. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative was first proposed by former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel III when he was Minority Leader. ‘This project embodies our commitment to public service that goes beyond the

Manila: The Embassies of the United States, Canada, and Australia have expressed their readiness to assist in the ongoing relief efforts in regions severely impacted by Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi. According to Philippines News Agency, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson announced that the US Embassy in Manila is coordinating with its partners in the Philippines and is prepared to provide assistance. In a post on X, Carlson conveyed her sympathy to those affected by the devastation and extended condolences to the families of the victims. She also commended the efforts of first responders at the scene. The Canadian Embassy