Day: November 24, 2025

Legazpi: The Pag-IBIG Fund and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) have announced an extension for calamity loan applications, following a state of national calamity declaration by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. due to a series of weather disturbances. According to Philippines News Agency, during a Media Kapihan forum, Nelson Ibarra, the acting chief of Pag-IBIG’s Legazpi branch, confirmed that they would continue accepting calamity loan applications until February 2026. He further noted that flexible service arrangements would be implemented to accommodate applicants. Under the state of calamity, the loan interest rate has been reduced to 5.95%, allowing eligible members

Cebu: The severe flooding that recently struck Cebu during Typhoons Tino (international name Kalmaegi) and Uwan (international name Fung-wong) cannot be attributed to a single cause, according to Environment Undersecretary Carlos Primo David. In a radio interview, David explained that various elements contributed to the disaster, highlighting potential enforcement gaps and issues in watershed management as critical areas needing attention for long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences. According to Philippines News Agency, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 7 (Central Visayas) is actively investigating the Monterraza development. Initial findings have prompted notices of violation to be issued

New clark city: A Filipino-Indian consortium has secured an area inside the New Clark City for a PHP4-billion four-hectare state-of-the-art waste-to-energy facility, among the investments secured during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India last August. According to Philippines News Agency, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) announced on Monday that its officials, along with those from ATD Waste to Energy Corp. Global Heavy Equipment and Construction Corp., and India-based Uttamenergy Ltd., signed the lease contract for the facility last Nov. 19. The consortium aims to convert 600 metric tons of waste per day into 12 megawatts

Bacolod city: Residents of Negros Occidental, including this highly urbanized city, have been advised to remain alert amid a heavy rainfall warning and possible sediment flows from Kanlaon Volcano as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is raised across the province due to Tropical Depression Verbena. According to Philippines News Agency, as of 2 p.m., Negros Occidental is under a yellow warning, indicating that ‘flooding is possible in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous areas,’ as reported by the Visayas Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Regional Services Division. The advisory urged the public and disaster risk reduction

Taguig city: The Philippine Army (PA) is actively participating in an 18-day nationwide campaign aimed at ending violence against women (VAW), set to continue until December 12. The initiative underscores the Army’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence and promoting gender equality within its ranks and across the nation. According to Philippines News Agency, the campaign was highlighted during a flag-raising ceremony at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, where Army chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete called on all officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees to support the initiative. Nafarrete emphasized the Army’s dedication to reinforcing its gender and