Day: December 10, 2025

Bacolod: Over 18,000 families in Bacolod City impacted by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) are set to receive PHP114.9 million in Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) assistance from the national government within the week, as announced by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Negros Island Region (DSWD NIR). According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD NIR stated that the cash assistance initiative aims to provide timely recovery support to disaster-stricken families in Bacolod City, helping them regain stability and rebuild their lives. The beneficiaries include 3,430 severely affected families, who will receive PHP10,325 each, amounting to PHP35.4 million. Meanwhile,

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) have entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) aimed at cutting red tape to streamline government processes and ensure a more efficient, transparent, and accountable public service. According to Philippines News Agency, the MOA was signed by acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. and ARTA Director General Ernesto Perez as part of efforts to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for a Bagong Pilipinas. This agreement marks a significant step towards reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and enhancing the overall quality of public service in the

Manila: Malaca±ang announced that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed Congress to prioritize the anti-political dynasty bill along with three other critical legislative measures aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and fair governance. According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro highlighted the significance of the proposed Anti-Dynasty Bill, Party-list System Reform Act, Independent People’s Commission Act, and Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (CADENA) Act during a press briefing. Castro emphasized that the move aligns with President Marcos Jr.’s vision of promoting open and inclusive governance. Castro stated that the prioritization of these four

Manila: Malaca±ang on Wednesday emphasized that Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte should inform his constituents about his planned two-month personal trip abroad. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro highlighted that while Duterte’s travel to 17 countries is personal and not officially sanctioned, public servants like him are expected to serve even when on leave. According to Philippines News Agency, Duterte has sought House Speaker Faustino Dy III’s clearance to travel to at least 17 countries from December 15, 2025, to February 20, 2026. Duterte plans to visit Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, the United States, Australia,

Naga city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has extended support to the family of two sisters who were murdered in Naga City earlier this week. DSWD Bicol Director Norman Laurio confirmed that the victims were a 27-year-old woman and her 25-year-old sister, with one having been a former monitored child under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Barangay Conception Peque±a, Naga City, Camarines Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, a team from DSWD Bicol visited the victims’ family home in San Fernando, Camarines Sur, to provide immediate psychosocial and material assistance. The agency also