Day: December 1, 2025

Hong kong: Hong Kong authorities on Monday said that “substandard netting” used in housing blocs may have contributed to the recent deadly blaze, which killed 151 people in a residential complex in Tai Po, according to local media reports. According to Philippines News Agency, during a news briefing, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said the suspects employed ‘cunning methods’ and used a mix of nets, some that were fire-resistant and some that were not, South China Morning Post reported. ‘Samples which failed the requirements were found in spots difficult to reach, where firefighters had to climb out, to avoid detection

Manila: The newly established Climate Change Task Force under the Climate Change Commission (CCC), led by retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Gerardo Zamudio, is tasked with strengthening environmental protection, enforcing climate policies, and enhancing community resilience across the Philippines. In an interview with Zamudio on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon on state-run PTV4 Monday, he explained that the task force’s primary mission is to safeguard natural resources, maintain ecological balance, reduce pollution and mitigate the impacts of climate change. According to Philippines News Agency, the task force’s number one purpose is to help safeguard environmental stability, meaning the protection and maintenance of

Baguio city: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) announced Monday that the region is prepared to implement the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) program, which allows members to access up to PHP20,000 worth of medicines charged to PhilHealth. According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Glenn Cornelio Lamsis, head of PhilHealth-CAR’s Healthcare Delivery and Management Division, revealed during a press conference that the region is ready to dispense medicines to members prescribed through Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) facilities. A total of 42 GAMOT-accredited providers across Abra, Apayao, Baguio City, Benguet, Ifugao,

Manila: The House of Representatives on Monday suspended Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga for 60 days upon the recommendation of the ethics committee. During the plenary session, 4Ps Party-list Rep. JC Abalos read the recommendations of the panel, which found the young lawmaker guilty of disorderly behavior over his allegedly inappropriate social media posts. According to Philippines News Agency, a total of 249 House members voted in favor of the suspension without pay, while 11 abstained and five opposed the decision. ‘His actions reflected negatively upon the dignity, integrity, and reputation of the House of Representatives as an institution