Category: General

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

Manila: Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have urged the retention of the Ayuda Para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) in the 2025 national budget, emphasizing its essential role in supporting low-income Filipino families. The call comes in response to the Senate Finance Committee’s decision to reallocate AKAP’s P39-billion budget to other Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) programs. According to Philippines News Agency, House Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre, House Assistant Majority Leaders Zia Alonto Adiong and Jil Bongalon, and Cagayan de Oro 1st District Rep. Lordan Suan have all expressed concerns over the reallocation. Acidre highlighted

Manila: Member of Bangsamoro Parliament Teng Ambolodto today expressed his total support for the proposal of Senate President Francis Escudero and the leadership of the House of Representatives to reset the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections for another year. According to Philippines News Agency, Senate President Escudero has introduced Senate Bill No. 2862, proposing to postpone the first regular elections in the BARMM from May 12, 2025, to May 11, 2026. House Speaker Martin Romualdez also filed House Bill No. 11034, which mirrors Escudero’s proposal. These proposals emerged following the recent Supreme Court decision to exclude

Manila: Defending champion Adamson University and Far Eastern University-Diliman have successfully clinched their places in the semifinals of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 girls’ volleyball tournament, following their victories at Paco Arena. According to Philippines News Agency, Adamson University secured the last semifinal spot by defeating De La Salle-Zobel with scores of 25-19, 25-13, 28-26, finishing the regular season with a record of 6-3. Key players for Adamson included Ellaine Gonzalvo, who contributed 12 points through eight attacks and four aces, alongside Samantha Cantada and Abegail Segui, who added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Adamson