Day: November 25, 2025

Manila: The Philippines will convene government officials, scientists, and industry representatives from more than 100 countries as it hosts the first-ever International High-Level Forum on Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC Plastics). According to Philippines News Agency, the event, organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will run from Nov. 25 to 26. It aims to advance science-driven strategies that use nuclear technology to curb plastic waste, strengthen recycling systems, and protect marine ecosystems. The Department of Foreign Affairs stated that the event will highlight ongoing Philippine initiatives supported by the NUTEC Plastics program. Among these is the

Tacloban: The city government of Tacloban extended on Tuesday the suspension of classes at all levels, both public and private, as Tropical Depression Verbena brings threats of heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds. Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued Executive Order 2025-11-068, placing the city under precautionary measures after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Tacloban and Leyte Island. According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday morning, the city government of Tacloban, the regional capital, also suspended classes in elementary and secondary schools due to the heavy downpour caused by the

Cavite: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday praised the country’s first grid-connected, utility-scale solar rooftop project built within a socialized housing community in the province of Cavite, calling it a benchmark for the Philippines’ accelerated transition to renewable energy. Marcos inspected the 6.55-megawatt peak (MWp) Ning*Ning Solar Rooftop Power Facility in Pasinayan Homes Prime Central (PHPC), developed by the Joy~Nostalg Group through Jin Navitas Solaris Inc. (SOLARIS) and Raemulan Lands Inc. According to Philippines News Agency, the facility taps the rooftops of 1,986 households, each carrying six solar panels. Marcos said this makes the project the first grid-connected solar

Visayas: Four transmission lines in the Visayas are currently unavailable due to Tropical Depression Verbena, which is affecting a huge part of the country. According to Philippines News Agency, in its 9 a.m. Tuesday report, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) identified the affected lines as the Sta. Barbara-Miagao-San Joaquin 69kV Line, servicing the Iloilo 1 Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO I), the Iloilo-Lapaz 69kV Line for ILECO 1 and MORE Electric and Power Corporation, the Ubay-Garcia 69kV Line for Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BOHECO II), and the Paranas-Quinapondan 69kV Line for Eastern Samar Electric Cooperative Inc. (ESAMELCO).

Gandara: Over 100 residents from two upland villages in Gandara, Samar, remained in evacuation centers on Tuesday after leaving their homes over the weekend following a series of clashes between government troops and members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Fear of spillover prompted villages near Barangay Geregangan in Gandara town to seek safety. Data from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) showed that 29 families, or 88 individuals, were assisted. According to Philippines News Agency, in Barangay Marcos, eight families, or 24 individuals, sought refuge at the Barangay Minda Covered Court. At least 21 families, or 64