Category: General

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

Cagayan de oro city: A family of five in Northern Mindanao require a monthly income of PHP9,676 to cover essential food needs, according to a 2023 report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released Wednesday. In a statement Thursday, PSA-10 (Northern Mindanao) Chief Statistical Analyst Sarah Balagbis said the latest threshold reflects a 15.4% increase from 2021, when the region’s average was estimated at PHP8,385. According to Philippines News Agency, Northern Mindanao’s food threshold was higher than the estimated national food threshold of PHP9,581. Among regional areas, Cagayan de Oro City posted the highest monthly food threshold at PHP10,068, while

Bacolod city: The city government here issued special permits to almost 250 vendors selling flowers in various areas across the city during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Areas opened for flower vendors until Nov. 2 include Gonzaga, Araneta, and Gatuslao Streets in the downtown area, the Libertad and Burgos public markets, and outside the Bacolod City public cemetery on Burgos Street. According to Philippines News Agency, in the past years, flower vendors were allowed to sell around the public plaza but with the extension of the MassKara Festival until Thursday, they were allowed to occupy

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has confirmed that its personnel and equipment are ready to conduct clearing operations in regions affected by Super Typhoon Leon, also known internationally as Kong-Rey. The assurance was made public on Thursday as the department mobilizes resources to address the impact of the typhoon. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH has mobilized a total of 1,113 personnel, supported by 102 heavy equipment units, 85 motor vehicles, and 2,190 light equipment units. These resources are on standby to ensure a swift response to any infrastructure disruptions caused by the typhoon. Currently,