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Manila: Department of Social Welfare and Development: Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public the agency is ready to dispatch family food packs (FFPs) and other necessary aid to families affected by another explosive eruption of Mt. Kanlaon early Tuesday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian stated that over 250,000 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) were prepositioned in the warehouses of DSWD’s Field Office (FO) 6 (Western Visayas) and 7 (Central Visayas) ahead of the ongoing explosive eruption. “As I speak, our Field Offices in Western and Central Visayas are closely coordinating with affected local government units (LGUs) so

Baguio: More residents of this city are turning to the “911” hotline for help after response time became shorter resulting from the joining of more telecommunication companies in the program. According to Philippines News Agency, data from the city government revealed that in 2024, the Baguio Smart City Command Center received 17,006 legitimate calls, which were dispatched to the appropriate response offices, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Emergency Medical Service (EMS), and various medical facilities. Aileen Refuerzo, chief information officer of the city government, noted an increase in the number of legitimate callers, indicating

Manila: A party-list lawmaker has introduced a legislative measure aimed at disqualifying candidates from participating in local and national elections if they engage in misogynistic or discriminatory rhetoric during their campaigns. Gabriela Representative Arlene Brosas submitted House Bill 11498 to the House of Representatives, proposing amendments to specific sections of the Omnibus Election Code. According to Philippines News Agency, the bill intends to categorize misogynistic and gender-based harassment as grounds for disqualification and an election offense. Brosas emphasized that derogatory remarks against women should not become customary in the political arena, asserting that candidates using their platforms to propagate discrimination,

Cagayan de Oro: Jhonn Marc Dizon of Central Visayas defended the men’s 3,000 meters steeplechase title in the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games at Cagayan Sports Complex track and field stadium here. He clocked 10 minutes and 0.9 seconds to beat Ken Jay Moreto of Western Visayas (10.08.9) and Francis Michael Pueblo of Western Visayas (10.14.8). According to Philippines News Agency, Dizon expressed his confidence and focus on the 3000m steeplechase event, attributing his success to targeted training. The 22-year-old Special Education student at the University of San Carlos in Cebu highlighted his determination to win and his

Pasig City: Unseeded Kathlyn Bugna of Negros Occidental emerged victorious with two titles at the MAC’s Crankit Foundation National Juniors Tennis Championships, held at Valle Verde Country Club. According to Philippines News Agency, Bugna, who hails from La Carlota City, secured the U14 crown with a 6-1, 6-3 win over No. 8 Vania Parawan of Cainta, Rizal. On her journey to the final, Bugna overcame top-seed Maristella Torrecampo 6-2, 6-1, and No. 4 Isabel Otaiza 6-0, 6-1. Parawan reached the finals by defeating No. 3 Shaner Gabaldon in the semifinals, 7-6(5), 6-3. In the U16 category, Bugna continued her impressive