Category: General

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to ensure that all electric cooperatives (ECs) are compliant with Republic Act No. 11039, or the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF), to mitigate the impact of natural calamities on power supply. Gatchalian emphasized the need for resilience in the energy sector, highlighting the importance of preparedness as the country faces an increasing frequency of severe weather events. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian, who is the principal author of the ECERF law, stressed that the fund is designed to assist in the restoration and rehabilitation of

Tacloban city: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released PHP62.52 million worth of assistance to families badly affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) in Eastern Visayas. In a report released Thursday, the DSWD 8 (Eastern Visayas) said the amount, released as of Oct. 30, covered the cost of 79,602 family food packs (FFPs) and 842 non-food items (NFIs) provided to families affected by flooding. According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD-8 information officer Joshua Kempis stated in a phone interview that although the weather in the region has improved, there are families still suffering from

Cotabato city: A military operation in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur ended with the death of a suspect in the killing of a village councilor, the Army reported Thursday. The fatality, identified only as ‘Abdul Ken,’ was reportedly involved in the murder of Toto Gogo Kensa, a councilman of Barangay Labu-Labu 2 in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, stated that troops clashed with the suspect’s group while conducting a law enforcement operation to apprehend those responsible for Kensa’s murder. The suspect’s comrades abandoned

Manila: The Philippines is set to receive multibillion pesos worth of international aid from the European Union (EU), the United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan in response to the devastation left by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). The EU on Thursday said it has approved 1.5 million euros (approximately PHP94 million) in humanitarian aid to assist the most affected populations, especially in the regions of Bicol and Calabarzon. According to Philippines News Agency, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic expressed his concern, stating, “I am sad to see that only a few days after my visit to Manila, the

Pasig city: The Department of Education (DepEd) has teamed up with Canva Philippines to provide public school teachers across the nation with free access to digital tools and training designed to enhance interactive learning experiences for students. According to Philippines News Agency, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara formalized the collaboration under the Canva for Education initiative during a signing ceremony held in Pasig City. The event was attended by Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM, Canva Philippines Country Lead Yani Hornilla-Donato, and Canva Philippines Marketing and Content and Discovery Lead Maisie Littaua. The initiative aims to empower teachers