Category: General

BACOLOD CITY: Amid a steady domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar, the Philippine government will not pursue importation until the middle of next year, top officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced on Sunday. ‘Given the current situation, SRA Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona and I agreed that a decision on sugar importation could be delayed until after May, when the current harvest season ends,’ Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a statement released to the media here. According to Philippines News Agency, Tiu Laurel stated that ‘there is no immediate

Cagayan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has committed to providing continuous government support to communities impacted by Typhoon Marce, as he distributed over PHP80 million in financial assistance in Cagayan. In a speech delivered in Buguey town, Marcos assured residents that government aid would persist until complete recovery is achieved. According to Philippines News Agency, during his address, Marcos emphasized the government’s dedication to maintaining assistance for those displaced by the typhoon. He stated that relief goods would continue to be provided to individuals in evacuation centers or those staying with relatives or friends until they can return to their

LAOAG CITY: A total of 1,067 families from Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte went home with family food packs and rice that could last them a few days during a distribution event at Pagudpud Cultural and Sports Complex on Sunday, led by no less than President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. According to Philippines News Agency, aside from the food aid from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, various government agencies such as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Public Works and Highways, and Department of Education pledged to facilitate the speedy recovery of Typhoon Marce-hit communities. DOLE’s Tulong

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced on Sunday that the landing dock, BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602), is preparing to depart for Batanes, carrying essential relief supplies for victims of recent typhoons. The Navy ship is currently awaiting favorable weather conditions to ensure a safe journey to the affected communities. According to Philippines News Agency, the BRP Davao Del Sur is set to transport over 100 tons of relief goods, including rice, food packs, hygiene kits, and construction materials. The cargo comprises contributions from various agencies and organizations. Among the notable contributors are OCD Region 2 with 11.75

BALER: As part of its preparedness measures against Severe Tropical Storm Nika (Toraji), which is expected to batter a large part of the province on Monday, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) here raised the red alert status on Sunday. Governor Reynante Tolentino, also the PDRRMC chair, said they conducted a pre-disaster assessment meeting at the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO). According to Philippines News Agency, the red alert status mandates all agency personnel to be on duty to respond to calamities, and the emergency operation assistance has been activated. Governor Tolentino announced the