Day: December 17, 2025

Manila: Most areas in the country will experience rains on Wednesday due to four prevailing weather systems. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) indicated that the shear line and the easterlies will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms in regions including Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Aurora, Quezon, Bicol Region, Caraga, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Southern Leyte. Scattered rains and thunderstorms brought by the intertropical convergence zone are expected to prevail in the Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi. The northeast monsoon, known locally as “amihan,” will

Labo: Police and military personnel recovered a New People’s Army (NPA) arms cache containing high-powered firearms in Labo, Camarines Norte, the 9th Infantry Division (9ID) reported on Tuesday night. According to Philippines News Agency, 9ID spokesperson Maj. Frank Roldan stated in an interview on Wednesday that the firearms seized include 26 M14 rifles, ammunition, and M14 and M16 magazines. The recovery operation was initiated following a tip-off from local residents in a remote area of Barangay Exciban. “The information about the area was provided by the residents and confirmed by a former rebel. Our troops went to verify the information,

Albay: Albay Governor Noel Rosal has committed to providing better and more accessible healthcare services to Albayanos. This pledge follows the recognition received by the Provincial Government of Albay, through the Albay Provincial Health Office, at the 14th Salud Bikolnon Awards for its strong performance in implementing health programs. According to Philippines News Agency, Rosal emphasized that the awards reflect Albay’s health initiatives, which are aligned with national health goals. He stated, “This serves as inspiration for us to continue our service, especially in vital areas such as mental health, disaster preparedness, and hospital maintenance.” Rosal highlighted the necessity of

Bicol: Over 12,000 families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan in the Bicol region are receiving financial assistance through the Emergency Cash Transfer (ECT) program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5). This initiative is aimed at providing economic relief to the typhoon-stricken provinces of Catanduanes and Sorsogon. According to Philippines News Agency, the ECT payouts commenced on Monday and are scheduled to continue until December 18, with a budget allocation exceeding PHP96 million. DSWD Bicol Regional Director Norman Laurio emphasized the importance of this assistance as a financial support system for families with homes severely impacted

Manila: House Speaker Faustino ‘Bojie’ Dy III on Wednesday rejected claims that budget insertions are being made during the ongoing bicameral conference committee deliberations on the 2026 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget, calling the allegations inaccurate and misleading. According to Philippines News Agency, Dy stated that reports suggesting lawmakers were secretly adding funds or provisions during the bicameral process were false and misrepresented the process by which the national budget is finalized. He emphasized that there are no insertions or secret additions of funds or provisions happening at the bicameral conference committee. Dy issued the statement following