Day: November 11, 2025

Iloilo: Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) has affected 323,744 families or over 1.04 million individuals in Western Visayas, leaving six deaths, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) reported on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 10 p.m. on Monday, only 115 or 384 persons are left in 115 evacuation centers, while 35 families or 136 individuals are still with their relatives or friends, the RDRRMC said. “I’m happy to note that we have a large number of preemptively evacuated families, reaching 43,373, which means we have lessened the potential of having casualties. Our casualties were

Manila: Around 32 teams of engineers, line workers, and clearing crews from electric cooperatives (ECs) across eight regions are actively engaged in efforts to restore power in the heavily impacted provinces of Luzon following the devastation of Super Typhoon Uwan. According to Philippines News Agency, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced in a Tuesday press release that these teams are deployed across the provinces of Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and Catanduanes as part of Task Force Kapatid (Brotherhood), a collaborative program where ECs provide mutual assistance. The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department reported on Tuesday that eight electric

Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Tuesday emphasized that Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa cannot indefinitely use the Senate as a sanctuary to evade arrest by the International Criminal Court (ICC), highlighting that the protection provided is ‘limited’ under the Constitution. Lacson explained that the Constitution grants immunity from arrest when Congress is in session only if the penalty is less than six years. According to Philippines News Agency, Lacson indicated that the majority of senators support Senate President Vicente Sotto III’s position that law enforcement agencies should exercise courtesy by refraining from serving arrest warrants within Senate

Iloilo: The conduct of pre-emptive evacuation has been very effective in achieving zero casualties and injuries, hence the need to invest in better evacuation centers, the head of Iloilo’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, PDRRMO head Cornelio Salinas emphasized the importance of improving evacuation centers for the convenience of evacuees. He highlighted the need for better hygiene and sanitation facilities, improved comfort rooms, ample water supply, and proper ventilation. Salinas also stressed the requirement for more modular tents to ensure privacy for vulnerable groups such as the sick, elderly,

Manila: The Senate of the Philippines launched its redesigned and upgraded official website on Tuesday. Senate President Vicente Sotto III spearheaded the unveiling ceremony, emphasizing the initiative’s goal to make information more accessible and comprehensible for citizens. According to Philippines News Agency, the new platform now features a cleaner, more modern, and user-friendly interface. It is designed to be seamless across all devices, allowing users to navigate Senate documents, bills, and resolutions with increased speed and clarity. The upgraded website also offers live broadcasts of plenary sessions and committee events, including the entire budget process, enabling the public to follow