Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has placed the entire department and all its facilities nationwide under Code Blue Alert due to the widespread impact of Typhoon Tino. In a Facebook post on Thursday, the DOH said the declaration follows President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s announcement of a national state of calamity. Under the alert status, the DOH, including its regional offices and health facilities, is placed on heightened alert. According to Philippines News Agency, additional health personnel are deployed to evacuation centers and temporary health facilities in areas affected by the typhoon. Medicines, medical supplies, and mobile

Manila: PHINMA Corp. has reported a decrease in its consolidated revenues to PHP16.31 billion in the first nine months of 2025, compared to PHP16.98 billion in the same period last year. The company’s net income also saw a decline, reaching PHP376.04 million, down from PHP609.13 million. According to Philippines News Agency, the education segment played a crucial role in boosting PHINMA’s financial performance. PHINMA Education achieved revenues of PHP5.27 billion and a consolidated net income of PHP1.42 billion, driven by a record enrollment of 177,851 students for the first semester of the school year 2025-2026. The company’s educational institutions include

Baguio city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) -Cordillera Region has activated its quick response teams and prepositioned relief supplies in anticipation of Tropical Storm Fun Wong, which will be named Uwan once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Regional Director Maria Aplaten stated that all systems are ready, with food packs, non-food items, kitchen and hygiene kits, and tents on standby for immediate deployment. Mobile kitchens and a command center equipped with free Wi-Fi and charging stations are also being prepared to support affected communities. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD-Cordillera has 69,988 family

Surigao city: Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel now chairs the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) for the Caraga Region. Pimentel’s appointment, signed by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla and officially approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., was announced on Thursday. Pimentel will serve as Caraga RPOC chair from 2025 to 2028. According to Philippines News Agency, Pimentel expressed his gratitude for his appointment, emphasizing the trust and confidence placed in him by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and DILG Secretary Juanito Victor L. Remulla. He highlighted the importance of peace

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urging the public to refrain from using ‘disabilities’ as a form of entertainment content or trend on social media. ‘The DSWD appeals to all social media users and influencers to exercise compassion and sensitivity in producing online content. Imitating persons with disabilities is already a form of mockery that reinforces disrespect and discrimination towards the concerned vulnerable group,’ Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD spokesperson issued the statement in support of the urgent call of the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), an attached