Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) fleet of Black Hawk helicopters remains “fully responsive” in their humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations, despite an incident on Wednesday in Southern Leyte involving one of the aircraft. According to Philippines News Agency, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Christina Basco highlighted that the incident underscores the service’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of flight safety and operational readiness. “This as the PAF continues to provide timely and effective air support in the service of the Filipino people,” Basco stated. On Wednesday, a PAF Black Hawk helicopter was compelled to make a

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s approval of the World Bank-financed Project for Learning Upgrade Support and Decentralization (PLUS-D), saying it will strengthen the Department of Education’s Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program. Expected to benefit around 21.2 million Kindergarten to Grade 10 learners, the initiative will reinforce and complement the ARAL Program, which will be funded under the 2026 national budget. According to Philippines News Agency, both PLUS-D and ARAL must be implemented efficiently to ensure that government resources are used properly to address the education crisis, Gatchalian emphasized. He highlighted the

Tokyo: Honda Motor Co. has unveiled its innovative hybrid system specifically designed for large sport utility vehicles (SUVs), focusing on the North American market, where there is a significant demand for large vehicles and hybrid technology. According to Philippines News Agency, the Japanese automaker plans to introduce vehicles equipped with this new hybrid system starting in 2027. The design of the system aims to balance high power output with impressive fuel efficiency while adhering to North American emissions regulations. Notably, the system’s battery is smaller than those currently available, which is expected to contribute to its efficiency. Honda anticipates that

Quezon city: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the declaration of a state of national calamity due to the widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Tino and the anticipated threat of an incoming super typhoon. The decision was made following a situation briefing at Camp Aguinaldo, highlighting the extensive damage already inflicted and the potential for further devastation. According to Philippines News Agency, the President’s approval came as Typhoon Tino battered Visayas and Mindanao with heavy rains and strong winds, resulting in massive floods and landslides. The calamity has displaced thousands of families and submerged entire towns. The latest government

Manila: The reported death toll from the effects of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has climbed to 114, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Thursday. These fatalities, all still undergoing validation, include 71 from Cebu; 18 from Negros Occidental; 12 from Negros Oriental; six from Agusan del Sur; two from Southern Leyte, and one each for Antique, Bohol, Capiz, Iloilo, and Leyte. According to Philippines News Agency, the exact cause of these deaths is still being investigated. Meanwhile, 127 missing persons were reported, with 65 from Cebu and 62 from Negros Occidental. The NDRRMC also reported

Brunei: Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) President and General Manager Wick Veloso has called on ASEAN member-states to integrate social security priorities with the region’s broader economic strategy. Speaking at the 42nd ASEAN Social Security Association (ASSA) Board Meeting in Brunei, Veloso emphasized the untapped potential of ASEAN’s combined population and long-term funds, estimated at around USD1.3 trillion, to enhance regional stability and resilience. According to Philippines News Agency, Veloso highlighted that ASEAN’s demographic and financial resources are comparable to half of China’s population, representing a formidable organization of long-term funds. He stressed the importance of leveraging this collective strength