Day: November 10, 2025

Baguio city: Emergency and relief operations continue across the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) as Super Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) displaced 3,723 families or 11,644 individuals, since it began lashing the region Sunday night. According to Philippines News Agency, 2,430 families are currently housed in 207 evacuation centers, while others are staying with relatives or friends. DSWD-CAR Regional Director Maria Aplaten stated that some residents were preemptively evacuated, while others fled their homes as the typhoon’s strong winds and torrential rains intensified. Aplaten assured that there are sufficient provisions for affected families, including food packs, ready-to-eat meals, kitchen and sleeping

Surigao del sur: A PHP368.2-million investment will launch three new enterprises supporting 507 fisherfolk households across Surigao del Sur and Surigao del Norte, a Department of Agriculture official said Monday. Detailing the subprojects under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), DA-Caraga Executive Director Arlan Mangelen said the initiatives aim to boost productivity and profitability for local fishing communities. According to Philippines News Agency, these enterprise development subprojects will improve the lives of fisherfolk while also securing the region’s food supply chain. Fisherfolk in Bislig City will run a PHP242.7-million tuna consolidation and marketing enterprise, benefiting 324 households with new cold

Manila: An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has urged the faithful to move beyond mere expressions of gratitude toward the Sierra Madre, the country’s longest mountain range, and to take active steps to safeguard it from destruction. According to Philippines News Agency, CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice, and Peace (ECSA-JP) vice chairman Gerardo Alminaza emphasized the need for Filipinos to protect the Sierra Madre as a way of reciprocating the protection it provides to Luzon residents against powerful typhoons. Alminaza expressed that faith should lead people from gratitude to a sense of responsibility, highlighting

Manila: The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Monday that it has prepositioned around PHP1 billion in aid for farmers and fishers affected by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) and Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong). In a phone interview, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa detailed the allocation plan, emphasizing that at least PHP500 million is specifically reserved for those impacted by Uwan, which severely affected Central and Northern Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, the aid package encompasses essential farm inputs, including rice, corn, and high-value crop seedlings, along with animal feeds for livestock and poultry. Additionally, fingerlings are being provided

Manila: Police in Northern Mindanao (PRO-10) confiscated over PHP119 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during the first three quarters of this year. PRO-10 spokesperson Maj. Joann Navarro reported that operations netted PHP67.6 million in contraband from January to March, representing the highest quarterly haul. According to Philippines News Agency, seizures totaled PHP36.7 million from April to June, followed by PHP14.7 million in the third quarter. Navarro stated that the police turn over smuggling cases to the Bureau of Customs and coordinate with the Bureau of Internal Revenue regarding potential tax liabilities. PRO-10 police also intercepted PHP8 million worth of smuggled