Category: General

Pasig city: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to host the Road to Zero Waste Summit, marking it as the first and largest event focused on sustainable waste management and the promotion of a circular economy from November 5-6. The event will be held at the Unilab Bayanihan Center in Pasig City and will be open to the public with free admission. The summit aims to highlight innovative waste management solutions that can address Metro Manila’s solid waste challenges, ultimately leading to long-term sustainability. According to Philippines News Agency, the event will feature a series of interactive activities

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Thursday that Miru Systems, leading a joint venture, has successfully completed the manufacture and production of over 100,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. According to Philippines News Agency, the final unit of the ACMs was produced at Miru’s South Korean facility two months ahead of the December deadline. This accomplishment marks the completion of the Full Automation with Transparency Audit and Count (FASTrAC) project, which involved manufacturing 110,620 ACMs. Comelec data reveals that 78,456 ACMs are already secured in storage at the commission’s warehouse located in Biñan,

Batanes: National government agencies assured Thursday that more supplies of family food packs, clean drinking water, and relief goods are set to arrive in Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) continued to drench most of the region. During the PTV’s Special Report, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe said they would deliver the supply augmentation once the weather improves. According to Philippines News Agency, Cajipe noted that a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel carrying at least 5,500 family food packs was on its way to Batanes but has been stranded in Pangasinan.

Tacloban city: At least 2,408 police officers across Eastern Visayas have been deployed to cemeteries and terminals to ensure public safety as the country observes All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad, Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) director, stated that the security plan activated on Oct. 30 covers high-traffic areas, including 326 cemeteries and memorial parks, as well as transport terminals, ports, and other public locations expected to see increased foot traffic. A total of 412 police assistance desks have been set up to provide immediate support and maintain peace

Manila: The Philippines is set to advocate for increased inclusion of women in climate action efforts at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced this initiative following the adoption of the Pasay Declaration at the recent 2024 International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Manalo emphasized the significance of the Pasay Declaration, expressing hope that it will guide policy reforms and promote accountability in advancing gender-responsive peace and security frameworks. He stated, “As a nation, we intend to carry forward