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Paoay: Seven houses, including a carinderia, and a gasoline station were either damaged or destroyed by a tornado in Barangay Nagbacalan, Paoay, Ilocos Norte at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Paoay Mayor Shiella Galano, along with the municipal disaster risk reduction and management council and other volunteers, immediately proceeded to the site to check the situation. Fortunately, no one was hurt during the incident. According to Philippines News Agency, the local chief executive assured that Paoay’s local government would extend assistance to those affected. “We are thankful that no one was hurt during the incident. While assessment of damage is

Quezon city: Economist and former Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda commended President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s recent visit to the United States, describing it as a significant achievement in securing a comprehensive package of trade, investment, and defense cooperation for the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Salceda spoke at a news forum in Quezon City, emphasizing that the visit marked a pivotal moment for the country, with parallels drawn to the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). Salceda, who chairs the Institute for Risk and Strategic Studies (Salceda Research), highlighted the achievement of a JPEPA-style framework with the United

Benguet: Aboitiz Power has donated 4,400 liters of fuel to local governments in Benguet and Mountain Province to support disaster response efforts following recent weather disturbances that caused widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages across northern Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, the fuel assistance, provided through Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. and Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., is intended to power heavy equipment used in clearing operations, generators, and emergency vehicles delivering food, water, and medical supplies. ‘We work closely with our local partners to respond quickly during emergencies,’ Noreen Vicencio, Aboitiz Renewables’ First Vice President and General Manager for Hydro Operations, said

Bangkok: The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has advised Filipinos to avoid traveling to seven Thai provinces due to ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. The provinces affected by this advisory are Ubon Ratchatani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Sa Kaeo, Buri Ram, Chantaburi, and Trat. According to Philippines News Agency, the embassy has emphasized that travel to these areas is highly discouraged due to the current situation. They assured that the embassy is ready to assist Filipinos in need and will continue to keep an eye on developments in Thailand. Filipinos residing in the affected regions have been urged to

Pampanga: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday conducted an aerial inspection of flood-stricken areas in Pampanga province. Marcos was accompanied by Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. and Special Assistant to the President, Secretary Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., during the inspection. According to Philippines News Agency, the President was scheduled to visit an evacuation center in Bacolor, Pampanga on Saturday morning. However, the site visit was canceled due to inclement weather. Marcos was instead represented by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, who checked on the condition of disaster-hit individuals temporarily staying at