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Legazpi city: Senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Albay, a province frequently impacted by natural disasters, have been equipped with essential knowledge and skills to ensure their safety during such events. According to Philippines News Agency, Eden Flores, regional head of the National Commission for Senior Citizens, emphasized the importance of the forum in preparing vulnerable groups for emergencies. Flores highlighted that the event is particularly crucial for areas like Albay and the Bicol region, which are prone to typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. The partnership with SM Cares has provided an invaluable opportunity for senior citizens

Manila: A Saudia Airlines flight destined for Saudi Arabia was forced to return to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) roughly an hour after takeoff due to a technical issue, authorities confirmed. According to Philippines News Agency, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported that flight SVA 871 departed NAIA at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday. The Manila Area Control Center received a notification at 12:51 a.m. on Thursday that the flight was returning due to a malfunction in the weather radar system. The aircraft, carrying 263 passengers, landed safely at NAIA at 1:25 a.m. It is currently stationed

Manila: The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed concern over the proposed Anti-Red-Tagging Bill, saying it is not a safeguard for democracy but rather a dangerous shield that can be used by those who enable terrorism under the guise of legality. According to Philippines News Agency, the task force noted that framed as a protection against malicious labeling, the bill threatens to criminalize legitimate national security disclosures, muzzle the voices of former rebels and victims of insurgency, and embolden the underground networks of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army –

Muntinlupa: The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) and Muntinlupa’s city government have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to strengthen the local implementation of adoption and alternative child care programs. According to Philippines News Agency, Muntinlupa became the second local government unit to formalize an agreement with NACC to institutionalize comprehensive child care services for children in need of permanent homes, following Quezon City. NACC Undersecretary Janella Ejercito Estrada emphasized the significance of the MOA, stating, “This MOA represents a shared commitment to protect, nurture, and secure the future of children in need of permanent and loving families.” Estrada

Manila: Manila Electric Company (Meralco) aims to energize the around 2,000 to 3,000 households in its service area that are located in Department of Environment and Natural Resources-protected sites starting in 2026. In an interview Thursday, Meralco chief revenue officer Ferdinand Geluz stated that they cannot put up power lines in protected areas such as those in Tanay, Rizal and Mauban, Quezon, the usual mode to connect customers to the power grid. According to Philippines News Agency, Geluz revealed that a proposed solution involves the use of solar home systems. This plan has been filed with the Energy Regulatory Commission