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Baguio: The Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) is placing the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) under red alert status from May 11 to 14 for the May 12 midterm elections. In Memorandum 60-2025 issued Monday, Albert Mogol, CDRRMC chairperson and Office of Civil Defense-CAR director, emphasized the need for “maximum, timely and responsive monitoring, warning, coordination, interoperability and facilitation of preparedness and response readiness measures” by the concerned agencies from the provincial to the barangay level. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum identified nine areas in Cordillera as election areas of concern. These include Bangued, Bucay, and Pilar,

Manila: The government is ramping up its earthquake preparedness efforts by expanding its pool of trained emergency responders in anticipation of a possible magnitude 7.2 tremor along the West Valley Fault. Office of Civil Defense (OCD) chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno underscored the urgent need to prepare for the so-called ‘Big One,’ which experts warn could severely impact Metro Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, Nepomuceno emphasized the importance of preparing for such a significant event during the Security Bank’s First Quarter 2025 Townhall. He identified three main areas for action: infrastructure resilience, public education, and enhancing response capacity. Nepomuceno stressed

Manila: National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberinon has instructed his subordinates to maintain professionalism while executing their duties during the upcoming May 12 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, Aberin has assured that Metro Manila police are fully prepared to secure both national and local elections. He emphasized the importance of upholding the sacredness of the electoral process, as per the directives of the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Gen. Rommel Marbil. Aberin stated that the police must provide an environment where citizens can exercise their right to vote freely and without

Catbalogan: More than PHP8 million worth of unpaid land amortizations have been wiped out for Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) in Samar after the Department of Agrarian Reform’s (DAR) two-day simultaneous distribution of Certificate of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM). According to Philippines News Agency, DAR Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) awarded 690 COCROMs and 100 Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) covering 728.3497 hectares of agricultural land to ARBs in the cities of Catbalogan and Calbayog and 16 municipalities in Samar. ‘We are so grateful for this help given to us by the President relieving us of our financial burden.

Manila: A vehicle rammed into the passenger entrance of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1’s departure area early Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, initial reports from the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) indicate that the SUV crashed through the outer railing and into the walkway near the terminal entrance. The area has since been secured, with access now limited to authorized personnel from NNIC, the Philippine National Police (PNP), and Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Security, who are currently conducting a full investigation. NNIC stated that individuals who sustained injuries are currently being treated, and the driver