Category: General

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) for seven officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). This action, requested by the House of Representatives, is part of an investigation into alleged misuse of public funds within the office. According to Philippines News Agency, the officials included in the ILBO are Zuleika Lopez, OVP chief of staff; Lemuel Ortonio, assistant chief of staff and bids and awards committee chairperson; Rosalynne Sanchez, administrative and financial services director; Gina Acosta and Edward Fajarda, special disbursing officers; Julieta Villadelrey, chief accountant; and Sunshine Charry Fajarda,

Legazpi City: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all relevant government agencies to prioritize the quality, safety, and durability of materials used in infrastructure projects. During his recent visit to Legazpi City, Marcos highlighted the importance of using high-quality materials to ensure the resilience of infrastructure against natural calamities. According to Philippines News Agency, the President issued this directive to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other concerned agencies. Marcos stressed the need for climate and disaster resilient infrastructure, particularly given the increasing frequency

MANILA: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is persistently engaged in the production of family food packs (FFPs) to support ongoing disaster relief efforts for Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, and to prepare for the potential impact of Severe Tropical Storm Marce. DSWD spokesperson Irene Dumlao stated that personnel and volunteers are working around the clock to ensure a steady supply of relief goods for affected families. According to Philippines News Agency, the DSWD aims to produce 20,000 boxes of FFPs daily, as stated by Irish Flor Yaranon, chief administrative officer of the National Resource

TACLOBAN CITY: The city government of Ormoc has been planting more trees and bamboos as well as clearing waterways from obstruction as flood mitigation measures. From 1996 to 2001, the Japan International Cooperation Agency implemented several disaster management projects in Ormoc, including repair of two revetments, repair of three slit dams, repair of eight drop-off works, improvement of inland water drainage in the two main rivers, and construction of five new bridges. According to Philippines News Agency, on Tuesday, Mayor Lucy Torres-Gomez encouraged her constituents to continue working on a more resilient city, 33 years after the Nov. 5, 1991,

Escudero: Senate President Francis Escudero has highlighted the need for thorough consideration and stakeholder consultation regarding the proposed postponement of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections. This proposal is significant as it involves the interests of various groups within the region. According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero’s comments came after he filed Senate Bill No. 2862, which seeks to defer the first BARMM parliamentary elections to May 11, 2026. The measure aims to address the Supreme Court’s decision that excludes Sulu from the BARMM, necessitating a reconfiguration of jurisdictions and a reallocation of seats in the 80-member