Day: November 25, 2025

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

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to make respect, consent, and fairness ‘everyday practices,’ as the country begins the annual 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) on Tuesday amid persistent concerns over gender-based abuses nationwide. In his message, Marcos said the campaign serves as a reminder that advancing women’s rights ‘must be a perpetual mission and advocacy.’ He emphasized that ensuring women’s safety and well-being is essential to national progress. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos stated that securing women’s peace and happiness creates conditions that allow them to realize their full potential, which is

Manila: Acting Secretary Dave Gomez on Tuesday urged the public to keep track of the infrastructure projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) through the newly launched, enhanced transparency portal. In an interview aired over TV5, Gomez said the improved DPWH Transparency Portal is an expanded and more accessible version of the Sumbong sa Pangulo platform, allowing the public to monitor government infrastructure projects and report suspected irregularities. According to Philippines News Agency, Gomez stated that the AI-driven portal offers a wider scope of information and a more user-friendly interface to make it easier for citizens to

Manila: Properly engineered reclamation is a science-backed defense against floods and climate impacts, the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) said Tuesday. In a statement, the PRA noted that reclamation is not a threat but ‘a science-backed safeguard for communities.’ The agency highlighted that recent typhoons have demonstrated how reclamation acts as a frontline defense for Metro Manila, preventing waste and garbage from exacerbating floods in the capital. According to Philippines News Agency, the PRA emphasized that ‘properly engineered reclamation is a proven solution for flood control and climate resilience,’ citing global models. It pointed to Singapore’s elevated reclaimed land, engineered shorelines,