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Taal displays increased degassing activity, says Phivolcs

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has monitored an increased degassing activity from Taal volcano since Saturday night in the form of visible upwelling of volcanic fluids. In an advisory on Sunday, Phivolcs said the ‘fl…

1.5K persons in crises get P4.5-M cash aid in Naga City

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) on Saturday distributed PHP4.5 million worth of cash assistance to 1,500 individuals in crisis in Naga City. In an interview, DSWD Bicol regional director Norman Laurio said beneficiar…

World Bank, ADB offer to bankroll DSWD ‘food stamp’ program

The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have offered to finance the Marcos administration’s food stamp program that aims to support one million ‘food-poor’ families across the country from 2024 to 2027, the Department of Social Welfare and…