Category: General

Quezon City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has a national stockpile of 1.3 million family food packs (FFPs) to augment the needs of local government units (LGUs) still recovering from the effects of previous storms and those that may be affected by Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi). This was reported by DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at a situation briefing at the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) office at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian stated, “We maintain a 1.3 million stockpile

Bicol: Bishops in the Bicol region are opening their churches to possible evacuees of Super Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) as the storm threatens the area. The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) reported that 491,047 individuals or 137,726 families from the six provinces have moved to evacuation centers in anticipation of the typhoon’s impact. According to Philippines News Agency, Caceres Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon has called for prayers for protection from the typhoon and emphasized the importance of community support during these challenging times. He urged for courage, strength, and trust in God, especially for the vulnerable members

MANILA: More areas have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 as Typhoon Pepito (international name Man-yi) nears super typhoon strength, posing a significant threat to Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas, according to the weather bureau’s 5 a.m. bulletin on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, the typhoon is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center, with gusts reaching up to 215 kph. As of 3 a.m., Pepito was located 250 km east-northeast of Borongan City, Eastern Samar, moving west-northwest at 25 kph. TCWS No. 3 has been hoisted over Catanduanes, the eastern

Pasay City: Mapua University defeated Arellano University, 75-69, to sweep the second round of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Season 100 men’s basketball eliminations at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Saturday. Rookie Chris Hubilla delivered 12 points, nine rebounds, and three assists, while Clint Escamis also had 12 points to go with five rebounds, three assists, and three steals as the Cardinals finished with a 15-3 record to secure the top spot in the Final Four. According to Philippines News Agency, Marc Cuenco contributed 11 points and four rebounds while John Recto and Joaquin Garcia scored eight

Tacloban: The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Region 8 has approved an increase in the daily pay of workers in the private sector and the monthly salary of domestic helpers in Eastern Visayas, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, the RTWPB-8 moto proprio has granted a daily minimum wage increase of PHP30 across all sectors. This adjustment raises the daily minimum wage rates from PHP405 to PHP435 in various sectors and industries upon full implementation of all tranches. In addition, the Eastern Visayas RTWPB has approved a PHP500