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Manila: The National Food Authority (NFA) assured the public on Wednesday that it is prepared to release rice stocks in regions impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Crising, known internationally as Wipha, and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally referred to as ‘habagat.’ According to Philippines News Agency, this assurance comes despite earlier reports of flooding near NFA warehouses in Occidental Mindoro and Valenzuela. In a Viber message, NFA Administrator Larry Lacson confirmed that all rice stocks remain secure as warehouses across the nation have not been affected by the adverse weather conditions. Lacson stated, “All secured. No damage reported. All personnel

Negros island region: The Police Regional Office – Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) on Wednesday spearheaded the launch of the Joint Focus Legal Action Team (JFLAT) to enhance the delivery of justice across the region. The activation ceremony took place at the Kanlaon Hall of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office headquarters in Camp Alfredo M. Montelibano Sr. According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-NIR Director Brig. Gen. Arnold Thomas Ibay was accompanied by stakeholders from the Department of Justice, Philippine Army, and National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) during the event. The initiative aims to coordinate efforts between these bodies, emphasizing a

Bicol: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 (Bicol) has delivered nearly 10,000 family food packs to support two provinces in the region. This effort was carried out on Wednesday to aid families affected by the southwest monsoon and Tropical Storm Dante. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-5 Director Norman Laurio stated that the food packs were distributed to areas including Oas and Polangui in Albay, and five towns in Camarines Norte. The relief initiative aims to provide immediate assistance to families impacted by these weather events. Oas received 1,885 food packs, Polangui was provided with 3,000, Labo

Manila: A total of 97 domestic and international flights have been canceled due to continuous heavy rains and the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Dante, internationally known as Francisco. On Wednesday, low-cost carriers Cebu Pacific and AirAsia announced the cancellation of several flights, affecting routes including Manila to Busuanga, Naga, Caticlan, Legazpi, Kalibo, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Pagadian, Butuan, Davao, and others. According to Philippines News Agency, the cancellations also affected flights announced on Tuesday night by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, which included 51 flights scheduled for Wednesday. These flights covered routes such

Manila: The Philippine Army (PA) has mobilized its reservists to participate in the ongoing rescue and relief operations in communities severely impacted by the adverse weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala announced that the Reserve Command (RESCOM) was called upon to deploy its reservists for humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) missions. This deployment played a crucial role in the rescue of 30 residents in Fairview, Quezon City, and 20 individuals in Tumana, Marikina, on Tuesday. In Palawan, the reservists collaborated with active Army units and civilian volunteers to distribute relief goods to families