Category: General

Batangas: The death toll in Batangas province following the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami) has reached 59, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) on Sunday. Sixteen remained missing and 18 were injured. The most affected are the cities of Lipa and Calaca, and the towns near Taal Lake like Lemery, Calatagan, Talisay, Laurel and Agoncillo. Of the fatalities, at least 14 were reportedly buried in a landslide in Barangay Sampaloc, Talisay. Governor Hermilando Mandanas advised the families of the deceased to immediately bury their loved ones in case Tropical Storm Leon lashes

Manila: A Mindanao legislator renewed calls for the creation of a ‘superbody’ that would oversee the development and implementation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Barbers, overall chair of the House quad committee and the Committee on Dangerous Drugs, said the Philippines needs a multi-agency regulatory body that would deal with the AI revolution in order to augment the skills of Filipinos, increase the productivity of enterprises, and enhance the competitiveness of the economy. ‘Halos lahat ng bansa sa mundo ay nagsasagawa na ng mga pambansang polisiya o batas sa patuloy na

Manila: Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) has announced the availability of immediate financial assistance to businesses and individuals affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) Under the LandBank CARES Plus (Community Assistance and REintegration Support Plus) lending program, various sectors, including farmers, fishers, cooperatives, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), large corporations, and electric distribution utilities, can access financial aid to rebuild, restore operations, and recover from disaster-related losses. ‘LandBank stands ready to provide accessible, responsive, and immediate financial assistance to sectors severely impacted by the typhoon. We are fully committed to doing our part in helping

Manila: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas repeated over Far Eastern University, 70-54, to secure the second semifinal berth in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 87 women’s basketball at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday. Ana Mae Tacatac scored all her 12 points from the three-point line to lead UST to a 9-1 record behind first semifinalist National University (9-0). The Growling Tigresses also beat the Lady Tamaraws in the first round, 66-57. Kent Pastrana contributed 11 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal; while Amby Ambos had 10 points and 10

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has released a total of PHP130 million to local government units in the Bicol Region that were heavily affected by the recent onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). According to the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos released PHP50 million to acting Albay Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao and PHP30 million to Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion from the Office of the President. Another PHP50 million was extended to Camarines Sur. Although Kristine exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Friday, President Marcos said the distribution of assistance will continue and that systems are already