Day: November 18, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has allocated an initial insurance payout of PHP571.3 million to hasten the recovery of farmers impacted by Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon Tino. The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that the payout aims to support 65,176 insured farmers across 14 regions who suffered losses in rice, corn, and other high-value crops. According to Philippines News Agency, a report from PCIC head Jovy Bernabe to Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. revealed that as of November 11, the affected farmers experienced losses amounting to PHP147.3 million for rice, PHP55.6 million for corn, and PHP224.3 million

Manila: Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed the police Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to bolster efforts against the anticipated rise in online shopping scams and fake delivery schemes as the Christmas season approaches. This directive comes in response to the yearly increase in online fraud cases during the festive period. According to Philippines News Agency, Nartatez emphasized the heightened threat level this year and noted the increased aggression of scammers operating online. The PNP is taking proactive measures to protect communities from digital and delivery-related crimes. The ACG has been tasked to enhance

Manila: Senator Francis Pangilinan is urging economic managers to swiftly issue the new rice tariff-setting guidelines and release the remaining PHP13-billion balance under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). He emphasized that ongoing delays are impacting farmers’ preparations for the upcoming harvest season. According to Philippines News Agency, Pangilinan pointed out that economic managers had previously committed to releasing the revised tariff guidelines within the first week of December. With the deadline nearing, he expressed concern that any further delays could increase uncertainty for rice farmers who are planning for the February-March harvest period. Pangilinan stated, “Let us not keep

Manila: House of Representatives Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III has urged former lawmaker Elizaldy Co to return to the Philippines and confront the allegations of corruption linked to flood control projects. According to Philippines News Agency, Dy emphasized that Co’s attempt to clear his name through a video released from abroad is insufficient. Dy stated, “If the accusations are serious, the affirmation should be stronger. He needs to appear before authorities, like the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, take an oath, and present evidence.” Dy expressed his readiness to work with relevant government agencies to ensure Co’s safety while he provides

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will remain on full alert status even after Monday night’s conclusion of Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) “Rally for Transparency and a Better Democracy.” “The PNP remains on full alert. We urge everyone to continue observing safety protocols, stay vigilant, and promptly report any suspicious activities,” the PNP said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. placed the police force on full alert beginning Friday afternoon ahead of the three-day INC rally that was supposed to be held from Sunday to Tuesday but was cut