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Manila: The remains of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Leah Mosquera, who succumbed to injuries sustained during an Iranian missile attack in Rehovot, Israel, arrived home on Wednesday: In a Facebook post, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac announced the return of Mosquera’s body. According to Philippines News Agency, Mosquera was one of the casualties when a missile struck a residential building in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, on June 15, following back-and-forth attacks between Israel and Iran. She was given emergency treatment but remained in critical condition at the intensive care unit of Shamir Medical Center until

Sibunag: The two-day search and retrieval operations for two missing Guimaras fishermen ended with the recovery of their bodies off the waters of Sibunag municipality on Wednesday. The search and rescue team of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Guimaras first recovered the body of Vincent Paul Valles, 30, between the Inampulugan and Natunga Islands around 7:43 a.m., followed by the recovery of the body of Ryan Galfo, 32, just near the same area at 11 a.m., the provincial government said in a report on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, the report from the municipal DRRMO

Ilocos norte: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Ilocos Norte has suspended all sea travel in the province as a safety measure in response to moderate to rough seas caused by Tropical Depression Emong. This announcement was made by Lt. Joseph Christian Sagun, commander of the Coast Guard Station in Ilocos Norte, as the region remains on high alert due to the weather conditions. According to Philippines News Agency, the suspension comes as Ilocos Norte is under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1, as indicated in the 11 a.m. bulletin from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

Manila: As part of the government’s continuing disaster response efforts, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday said the agency is ready to provide cash assistance to eligible families affected by the combined effects of the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’ and Severe Tropical Storm Crising (international name Wipha). In a radio interview, Gatchalian underscored the importance of providing additional support to meet the evolving needs of disaster-stricken families. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian emphasized that cash assistance is essential to families whose homes or livelihoods were damaged and who need help with rebuilding or

Laoag city: The low pressure area west of Babuyan Islands has developed into a tropical depression and was named Emong. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Emong packs maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center, and gustiness of up to 55 kph. It was located 115 km west northwest of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, moving west southwestward at 35 kph. According to Philippines News Agency, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 is hoisted in Ilocos Norte, the western portion of Ilocos Sur, the northwestern portion of La Union, and