Category: General

PILI: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to collaborate on an integrated and future-proof approach for the Bicol River Basin project. During a visit to Pili, Camarines Sur, where he distributed government assistance to typhoon-affected farmers, fisherfolk, and families, Marcos emphasized that such a directive is essential to prevent severe flooding amid climate change. According to Philippines News Agency, the President instructed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to work with local governments to

Metro Manila: The crime rate in Metro Manila has seen a significant decrease of 11.12 percent from October 9 to November 4, as reported by National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director, Major General Sydney Hernia. The total number of crimes fell by 957 incidents, tallying 7,649 compared to the 8,606 incidents recorded between September 12 and October 8. According to Philippines News Agency, this decline is attributed to the NCRPO’s proactive anti-criminality campaigns, strategic deployments, and digital policing efforts, which have contributed to improved safety and security in the region. The NCRPO, which covers the Manila Police District, Quezon

Manila: The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday urged local government units (LGUs) to strengthen preparations for the potential effects of Typhoon Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, expected to impact Northern Luzon. The call to action emphasizes readiness and proactive measures to mitigate the typhoon’s impact. According to Philippines News Agency, DILG Undersecretary Serafin Barreto Jr. highlighted the importance for LGUs to prepare and ensure that evacuation centers are ready. The DILG’s attached agencies, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), have been directed

Manila: The Philippines is set to build new dockyards and shipyards to accommodate and service its newly-acquired naval vessels, which are expected to be delivered within the next three years. This development was announced by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. during his address at the Philippine Strategic Outlook 2024 Onwards: National Security and Economic Resilience forum held at the Ateneo de Manila University. According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Teodoro emphasized the strategic importance of these new facilities, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. He stated, “We are investing in creating new dockyards and shipyards that

MANILA: A bill seeking to postpone the first general elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) from May 12, 2025, to May 11, 2026, has been filed at the House of Representatives. According to a news release on Wednesday, House Speaker Martin Romualdez led the filing of House Bill (HB) 11034 in line with a formal request from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), which cited the need for additional time to complete critical tasks required for a fully functioning, democratically elected BARMM government. According to Philippines News Agency, the BTA’s request aims to allow more time to