Day: November 17, 2025

Manila: Policemen securing the three-day Iglesia ni Cristo-led anti-corruption protests will be using body-worn cameras to ensure full transparency and accountability in the conduct of crowd management, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. In a statement, acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez emphasized that this measure is intended to assure both protesters and the broader public that police actions will be recorded from start to finish. According to Philippines News Agency, the use of body-worn cameras aligns with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., as communicated through Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary

Surigao city: Four people died Monday after a 10-wheeler truck rammed two motorcycles in Surigao City, police said. The crash occurred at 5:19 a.m. in Barangay Quezon, killing both drivers and their back riders. According to Philippines News Agency, Surigao City Police identified the truck driver as Randy Flores Gonzaga, 36, of Kibawe, Bukidnon. The truck first hit a Nissan Urvan van before plowing into the motorcycles. Authorities named the motorcycle drivers as Edmar Lanugon Amplayo and Ferdinand Jay Rosite Rodriguez. They are still working to identify the two back riders. Gonzaga remains in police custody for further investigation.

Loreto: The Loreto local government will deliver roofing materials and emergency supplies on Monday to three island barangays (villages) hit hard by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi). Barangays Liberty, Helene, and Magsaysay on Gibusong Island will receive corrugated sheets, nails, family tents, tarps, and hygiene kits. According to Philippines News Agency, preparations are ongoing to transport the support to the residents in Gibusong Island, with coordination with village officials already complete. Provincial disaster data shows Tino damaged 711 houses across the three barangays, with 190 totally destroyed and 521 partially damaged. The LGU urged residents to help unload supplies from

Manila: The Philippine Heart Association (PHA) has announced its support for the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) initiative to set up first-aid kiosks across several major tourist destinations. These kiosks, which are staffed by medical professionals, are strategically located in popular areas such as Boracay, La Union, Panglao, Palawan, and Puerto Galera. They are equipped with essential first-aid tools and communication systems designed to provide immediate emergency assistance to travelers. According to Philippines News Agency, the PHA emphasized the importance of integrating emergency preparedness into the tourism industry to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors. The initiative comes as

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is providing financial support of up to PHP135,000 for premature babies born between 24 weeks and less than 32 weeks of gestational age under its Z Benefits package. According to Philippines News Agency, PhilHealth’s advisory, which coincides with the global observance of World Prematurity Day, highlights the Z Benefit as a means to assist parents in managing the high medical costs associated with the care of extremely premature or small newborns. This package is available through PhilHealth-contracted health facilities and includes essential services needed during the infant’s critical early weeks. Additionally, for newborns