Day: November 24, 2025

Cebu: Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 continues to be in place in several areas across the Philippines as Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena maintains its strength, the weather bureau announced on Tuesday. The depression is packing maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center, with gustiness reaching up to 90 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that as of 4 a.m., Verbena was positioned over the coastal waters of Pinamungahan, Cebu, moving northwestward at a speed of 25 kph. The weather bureau confirmed that Verbena made landfall over Talisay,

Manila: Bangladesh reported eight deaths Sunday from a dengue fever outbreak, bringing the tally for November to 86, the highest monthly toll this year, with an entomologist blaming climate change. The latest fatalities took the death toll so far in 2025 to 364, with the total number of cases increasing to over 90,264 with 778 new hospitalizations. Of these, 87,442 returned home after recovery, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). According to Philippines News Agency, infections and deaths are now seen spreading across the country, including the southeastern city of Chattogram, the south-central city of Barisal, and

Manila: Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go on Monday announced the suspension of all field units and related operations of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to improve public service through enhanced transparency in government policies. This move follows the directive from BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza for the immediate halt of field offices and the issuance of Letters of Authority (LOAs) and Mission Orders (MOs). According to Philippines News Agency, Mendoza stated that his decision, grounded in Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 107-2025, is designed to protect taxpayer rights, enhance internal discipline, and maintain the integrity of audit processes.

Manila: The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on Monday launched the ‘Oplan Paskong Sigurado’ (OPS) initiative aimed at enhancing the security of online platforms during the holiday season. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda announced that this program will work in conjunction with the upgraded ‘OPLAN CyberDome’ (OCD) to ensure the safety of online shopping platforms, e-wallet transactions, and remittances, which are often targeted by scammers. According to Philippines News Agency, the OPS initiative encourages the public to remain vigilant against scams, report any suspicious activities, and enjoy a peaceful holiday season. The DICT also plans to intensify the operations

Manila: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is in no rush to further reduce banks’ reserve requirement ratio (RRR), underscoring the need to keep domestic liquidity in check despite the country’s slowing economic growth. In a press conference on Monday, BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said adjustments to the RRR remain an option but not a priority at this time. “I would say it’s on the table, but there’s no urgency in adjusting it,” he said. According to Philippines News Agency, when asked if there is a possibility within the year, Remolona said it would depend on the monetary world