Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement a price freeze on agricultural commodities in areas severely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national calamity. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. announced during a press conference that the price freeze may also extend to Metro Manila if the capital’s food supply is disrupted, particularly with the upcoming holiday season. According to Philippines News Agency, the DA is also considering distributing PHP20 per kg rice under the Benteng Bigas Meron (BBM) Na program to typhoon-affected areas upon request from local

Manila: The Philippine government’s transparency initiative in the West Philippine Sea is effectively raising international awareness among Europeans, particularly about the situation in the South China Sea, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel said on Thursday. Speaking at the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea held in Taguig City, Fontanel said the heightened attention the region is receiving has helped the French government advance its efforts to strengthen security cooperation with the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Fontanel emphasized that the initiative has already achieved substantial progress in making European public opinion more aware of the developments

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Thursday urged all local government units (LGUs) to brace for Tropical Storm Fung-wong, which is forecast to turn into super typhoon Uwan, as it approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this week. According to Philippines News Agency, the DILG called on LGUs to clear waterways and drainage systems, inspect roads and bridges, and ensure evacuation centers are ready with adequate supplies. Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) are also urged to plan for preemptive evacuations in high-risk areas. ‘We cannot be caught off guard. LGUs must

Manila: Senators on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 to address persistent challenges in the energy sector, including high electricity costs, delayed transmission projects, and weak enforcement of regulations. During a Senate Committee on Energy hearing, Senator Pia Cayetano emphasized the need to reexamine the two-decade-old law to determine if its safeguards remain effective amid changing market conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, Cayetano highlighted that the problems consistently brought to their attention necessitate a careful review of whether EPIRA’s original safeguards and requirements, such as the public offering and

Pangasinan: Pangasinan’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has urged residents to prepare a ‘Go-Bag’ with essential emergency supplies and to evacuate proactively if needed, in case of a potential super typhoon in the upcoming days. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangasinan PDRRMO emergency operations head Pia Flores said in a phone interview on Thursday that the province might be affected by the incoming super typhoon due to its ‘large cone of uncertainty.’ Flores advised communities to make preparations, such as cleaning roads and drainage, and preparing a ‘Go-Bag’ for immediate needs, including food, toiletries, first aid kit,

Quezon city: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has joined forces with SM Supermalls to introduce a job immersion program that aims to enhance the digital skills of senior high school (SHS) students. During a launch event for the Job Opportunities Building Skills (JOBS) Immersion Program, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda and SM Supermalls Vice President Junias Eusebio signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide work immersion opportunities to students, thereby enriching their digital experience. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative is designed to bolster students’ competencies in various sectors such as information technology (IT), e-commerce, hospitality,