Day: November 6, 2025

Caraga: Humanitarian assistance amounting to more than PHP35 million has been provided to families in the Caraga Region recently affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, the regional office of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday. The government, local government units (LGUs), non-government organizations, and other concerned groups provided aid consisting of food and non-food items, the department said. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 112,992 families, or 415,828 individuals, from 620 barangays across the region were affected by the typhoon. Of the total, 39,656 families, or 134,874 individuals, were temporarily housed in

Cebu: The Cebu Provincial Police Office has launched a strategic aerial monitoring operation using drones to address severe traffic congestion caused by post-typhoon activities, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. commended the use of drone technology in Liloan, Cebu to improve mobility management and public safety operations in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez stated that the initiative reflects the PNP’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in crisis situations, aligning with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance the use of modern technology in

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is keeping a close watch on the incoming tropical storm, which the state weather bureau said has the potential to become a super typhoon. In a radio interview on Thursday, OCD deputy administrator for administration Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV emphasized that the storm’s rainband is so wide that it affects the entire Luzon and could submerge flood-prone areas. According to Philippines News Agency, Alejandro mentioned that the storm is expected to hit the Aurora-Tuguegarao, Cagayan area, but the rainband could bring rain to the entire Luzon. He stressed the importance of

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of PHP760 million in financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), Malaca±ang announced Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the funds from the Office of the President will help LGUs accelerate recovery and deliver immediate support to affected families. Under the distribution plan, Cebu, Capiz, Surigao del Norte, Iloilo, Bohol, and Negros Occidental will each receive PHP50 million. Cebu was among the hardest hit, accounting for 71 of the 114 confirmed fatalities and reporting widespread flooding

Northern samar: Experts have identified over a dozen other geological sites in Northern Samar province after the recent recognition of Biri Rocks as the Philippines’ newest National Geological Monument (NGM). The Northern Samar provincial government reported on Thursday that these additional geosites are spread across 11 towns in the province. According to Philippines News Agency, these sites, rich in geological and ecological value, are now being considered as potential additions to the country’s list of geological monuments. These potential geological gems include the Pinusilan Lagoon and Naputad Rock in Mapanas town; Mampugay Falls, Sleeping Lion, and Rakit-dakit 2.0 in Palapag;

Ozamiz city: Filipino Woman Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna defeated Mongolian Batpelden Buyankhishig in a 38-move Reti duel during the fifth round of the 6th ASEAN Individual Chess Championships-Gov. Henry Oaminal Cup at Misamis Occidental Resort and Aquamarine Park. According to Philippines News Agency, the victory advanced Frayna to the second spot, accumulating four points and tying with Vietnamese WGMs Nguyen Thi Mai Hung and Hoang Thi Bao Tram, who both drew after 18 moves of a London System. Russian IM Evgenija Ovod is leading by half a point after defeating Vietnamese WGM Nguyen Thi Thanh An in 42 moves of