Day: November 25, 2025

Abra: Abra Lone District Rep. Joseph Sto. Ni±o Bernos has expressed his full support for the Department of Health’s initiative to integrate solar energy into hospitals and other health facilities. Bernos emphasized the importance of the government leading the way in adopting renewable energy sources, specifically highlighting the potential of solar energy in mitigating climate change impacts. According to Philippines News Agency, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa announced plans to promote solar and other renewable energy sources within health facilities to address climate change challenges. Herbosa noted that hospitals are significant consumers of electricity and fossil fuels, and transitioning to solar

Manila: Energy Secretary Sharon Garin expressed optimism for the country’s clean energy transition as the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of auction and the terms of reference (TOR) for the fifth green energy auction (GEA-5). According to Philippines News Agency, GEA-5 paves the way for the first competitive auction, specifically for fixed-bottom offshore wind (OSW) projects, the DOE said in a press release on Tuesday. Under this auction, 3,300 megawatts (MW) will be offered for delivery between 2028 and 2030. The DOE explained that ‘the TOR outlines the complete requirements, timelines, and evaluation procedures for participating developers.’ Sharon

Manila: Close to 47,000 persons have so far been affected by the combined effects of Tropical Depression (TD) Verbena and the prevailing shear line, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in its latest situational report, the NDRRMC said the 46,923 affected individuals, equivalent to 15,363 families, are from 44 barangays in Region 13 (Caraga). As of Tuesday morning, 485 families are being sheltered in 19 evacuation centers while another 14 families are being aided in other places. Around 59 ports in five regions have suspended sailing operations due

Bicol: Local chief executives in Bicol suspended classes in their areas on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Verbena continues to bring heavy rains across the region. In Sorsogon, Governor Edwin Hamor issued an executive order suspending classes at all levels. Hamor stated that Verbena is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall that may cause localized flooding in low-lying areas and communities near river channels, as well as possible landslides. The suspension of classes, he said, would ensure the safety and welfare of the students and the teaching and non-teaching personnel. Hamor also ordered all local chief executives within the province

Matalam: Armed hostilities that erupted Monday in a remote village in Matalam, North Cotabato, involving Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) factions have left seven persons dead, including an MILF field commander. The fatality was identified as MILF commander Salidato Langalen, whose family is locked in a “rido” (clan feud) with another MILF commander. According to Philippines News Agency, government forces have been deployed to ensure the safety of civilians and to allow MILF leaders to settle the misunderstanding of their men on the ground, Brig. Gen. Ricky Bunayog, commander of the Army’s 602nd Infantry Brigade, informed reporters on Tuesday. He