Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to impose a maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported red onions to curb overpricing despite stable supply, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said Thursday. ‘Somebody is taking advantage, and I suspect it’s the retailers. So, we might impose an MSRP for imported red onions,’ Tiu Laurel said in an ambush interview. The cap could take effect next week. He said the maximum price per kg. should be PHP100 to PHP120. According to Philippines News Agency, based on DA – Bantay Presyo data, imported red onions currently retail between PHP90 and

Manila: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified that the poor condition of the Baclaran Station of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is the responsibility of the executives of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), and there was no intention to humiliate or single out the Baclaran Station manager. According to Philippines News Agency, Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez called the attention of the Baclaran Station manager during his route commute on Tuesday when Lopez saw the unfinished passageway repairs that have been pending for months, slippery walkways, and the lack of water supply in comfort rooms for four

Dinagat islands: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 13, serving the Caraga Region, distributed 3,000 family hygiene kits to support the Dinagat Islands, which were heavily impacted by Typhoon Tino. The distribution took place on Thursday, with the hygiene kits being received by local officials, including members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). According to Philippines News Agency, the Dinagat Islands have been declared under a state of calamity by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) following the severe damage caused by the recent typhoon. The provision of hygiene kits is part of the national government’s efforts

Manila: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the driver’s license of a police officer for 90 days after he was caught on video riding a motorcycle without a helmet in a bicycle lane. The officer was seen driving erratically, prompting the LTO to take action in compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure road discipline and adherence to traffic laws for the safety of all road users. According to Philippines News Agency, the LTO issued a show cause order requiring the police officer and the registered owner of the motorcycle to appear before the LTO on

Western visayas: Assistance extended to families affected by Typhoon Tino in Western Visayas has reached over PHP44 million, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in its 4 p.m. report on Thursday. The relief efforts are aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by affected residents in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD reported that over PHP38.048 million of the aid was provided directly by the department, while the remaining funds were contributed by local government units and nongovernment organizations. The report detailed the distribution of 62,518 family food packs, with significant allocations to provinces

Bacolod city: The Bacolod City Council and the Negros Occidental Provincial Board have both declared a state of calamity in their respective areas following the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Tino. This decision, made on Thursday afternoon, is aimed at accelerating relief and recovery efforts for the affected communities. According to Philippines News Agency, Acting Vice Mayor Caesar Distrito emphasized that the declaration allows the city government to provide financial assistance to affected families. The city can now access the 30 percent quick response fund from the 5 percent calamity fund and trust fund, expediting aid distribution and recovery processes.