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Manila: Office of Civil Defense (OCD) administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno has urged all Filipinos to remain vigilant as preparations for the national and local elections on May 12 intensify. According to Philippines News Agency, the recent NDRRMC Memorandum 102 series of 2025 states that the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) will elevate its alert status to “Blue” from May 11 to 14. This alert level signifies that half of the agency’s disaster response force is on standby, prepared to handle any emergencies that may arise. The decision is part of a strategy to ensure smooth coordination

Manila: The Bishop of the Diocese of Kalookan, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, has called on Roman Catholics to pray for the cardinals who will soon gather to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis. As an elector in the forthcoming conclave, Cardinal David emphasized the importance of spiritual support over personal endorsements. According to Philippines News Agency, Cardinal David conveyed through a social media post that prayers should accompany the electors, highlighting the need to focus on hope and faith rather than individual preferences. He urged believers to refrain from speculation and instead trust in divine guidance, reminding them

Manila: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is reinforcing its efforts to uplift solo parent-headed families by implementing Program SOLo, or Strengthening Opportunities for Lone Parents, its spokesperson said on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao stated that the initiative seeks to empower solo parent-headed families not only through economic assistance but through holistic and technology-aided psychosocial support. “The Program SOLo is designed to complement Republic Act (RA) No. 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act. It is crafted with the realities of solo parents in mind – acknowledging the daily challenges they

Nonthaburi: The quest for glory continues for Tennnielle Madis as she gears up for the Nonthaburi Closed Regional Championships in Thailand from April 28 to May 3. “Try and try until you succeed, that’s my mindset. I always give my best in every match so whatever the outcome, I learn from the experience,” the 17-year-old from M’lang, North Cotabato said in a statement. According to Philippines News Agency, after a runner-up finish in the doubles with Russian Alexandra Malova at the J200 ITF Kuala Lumpur on April 20, Madis made an early exit at the J300 ITF Kuching at the

Manila: The soon-to-be-issued digital nomad visas (DNVs) for remote workers is expected to drive spending by international visitors who will be allowed to stay longer in the Philippines, as well as help boost tourism activities during off-peak seasons. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed on April 24 Executive Order No. 86, authorizing the Department of Foreign Affairs to issue DNVs to non-immigrant foreigners planning to visit and work remotely in the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco described the move as a ‘progressive policy’ that reflects the Marcos administration’s strong commitment to elevating the Philippine tourism