Day: November 6, 2025

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed 195,152 family food packs to local government units (LGUs) in the Visayas and Mindanao, aiming to aid families displaced by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Group announced that the Caraga Region received the highest number of packs, totaling 54,684, followed by Western Visayas with 47,563, and Eastern Visayas with 41,905. Food packs were also sent to other regions including Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Negros Island, and Central Visayas. Dumlao highlighted that up to 200,000 family food

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of approximately PHP1.307 trillion in programmed appropriations to stimulate the Philippine economy, Malaca±ang announced. The fund release aims to ensure the speedy recovery of the country, especially in communities affected by recent calamities. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that the funds would mainly be allocated for social services for the remainder of 2025, creating a ‘multiplier effect’ on the economy. The government believes that proper utilization of public funds in sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, and direct subsidies will help stimulate economic growth

Manila: The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has formally requested the Office of the Ombudsman to prosecute several former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), including ex-Secretary Manuel Bonoan. This action is in response to their alleged involvement in a PHP95-million flood control project in Barangay Bambang, Bocaue, Bulacan, which was reportedly never constructed despite full payment being made to the contractor, Topnotch Catalyst Builders Inc. According to Philippines News Agency, the ICI’s inspections revealed that no structure was built at the designated location, prompting the commission to take legal action against those involved. In addition

Manila: Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri announced a new partnership between the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and the Office of the Ombudsman, highlighting it as a significant step towards combating corruption and improving the enforcement of the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) law. According to Philippines News Agency, Zubiri, who is the author and sponsor of Republic Act 11032, also known as the EODB and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, emphasized that the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between ARTA and the Ombudsman is designed to expedite the resolution of cases involving government personnel who violate the law. Zubiri stated

Guiuan: The provincial government of Eastern Samar has begun assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) in the island villages of Suluan and Homonhon in Guiuan town. Provincial officials led by Governor Ralph Vincent Evardone visited Suluan Island, the farthest village under Guiuan’s jurisdiction facing the Pacific Ocean, where about 490 families were affected by the typhoon. According to Philippines News Agency, during the visit, Evardone, joined by key town officials, turned over construction materials to affected residents. These included 200 galvanized iron sheets and 100 Hardiflex boards handed to the village council of Suluan for distribution,