Day: November 26, 2025

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday announced that it has mobilized personnel and resources to assist communities affected by Tropical Storm Verbena. In a statement, PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said PNP units are actively involved in the safe evacuation of residents from high-risk areas and in providing security at evacuation centers. According to Philippines News Agency, the PNP has been working closely with local government units and other agencies to reach vulnerable communities swiftly. Among the challenges faced by police personnel are flooded roads, landslides, and power outages. Despite these difficulties, Nartatez assured

Bicol region: The Bicol region is hosting the National Climate and Disaster Investments Summit 2025, which began on Wednesday. The event is led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in partnership with the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines and the Local Climate Change Adaptation for Development. According to Philippines News Agency, during a press conference, DENR Undersecretary Analiza Teh stated that the summit aims to consolidate draft policy inputs for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. regarding climate adaptation and mitigation. The goal is to secure a unified commitment from various sectors to promote priority climate actions.

Caraga: The Department of Health (DOH) has provided crucial medical assistance to approximately 5,821 individuals, or about 1,650 families, who are currently residing in evacuation centers throughout the Caraga Region. According to Philippines News Agency, this initiative was undertaken following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to prioritize the health and welfare of families displaced by Tropical Storm Verbena. The DOH Caraga has distributed essential health support, including medicines for common ailments such as coughs, colds, and fever, as well as first aid kits. Free medical consultations have also been conducted. The DOH emphasized its ongoing collaboration with local governments

Manila: Over 100 passengers are still stranded in ports in the Southern Tagalog region due to Tropical Storm (TS) Verbena (international name Koto), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday. In its 4 p.m. maritime safety advisory, the PCG reported that 103 persons and seven rolling cargoes remain at the Port of Lucena and the Port of San Andres. According to Philippines News Agency, the reduction in stranded passengers comes after most temporary suspensions on maritime travel were lifted on Tuesday evening. Specifically, the PCG District Central Visayas lifted the suspension of sea travel within its area of responsibility

Negros oriental: The number of violence against women (VAW) cases in Negros Oriental has dropped significantly this year compared to last year, a police official said on Wednesday. Capt. Helen Grace Aldirete, chief of the Women and Children’s Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO), attributed this decline to strengthened campaigns, collaboration, increased awareness, and commitment to the rights of women. According to Philippines News Agency, Aldirete revealed during a forum that from January 1 to November 25 this year, a total of 295 VAW cases were recorded in the province. She pointed out that this