South Cotabato is sending urgent aid to Cebu after the magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province Tuesday night, a local disaster official said Wednesday. Rolly Doane C. Aquino, head of South Cotabato’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), said Governor Reynaldo Tamayo has directed the preparation of thousands of relief packs, including food…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday advised travelers to stay alert and verify the status of their destinations following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on Tuesday night. “Tourists are advised to confirm the status of destinations before traveling. Several tourist sites in affected areas may be closed while safety inspections…
The recent statement by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III regarding lawmakers accepting campaign funds from government contractors throws into sharp relief a critical issue in public service: the potential for conflicts of interest and the erosion of public trust. Senator Sotto’s warning—that such actions could lead to complaints before the Senate Committee on Ethics…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed condolences to the victims of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Tuesday night. “Buong puso akong nakikiramay sa mga pamilyang nawalan ng mahal sa buhay, at kasama sa aking mga dasal ang kaligtasan ng mga nasugatan at lahat ng naapektuhan ng lindol,” he said. Marcos…
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Wednesday that 1,080,389 families, or 4.1 million individuals, have been affected by recent severe weather across 16 regions. As of Wednesday morning, 22,624 families are taking shelter in 1,123 evacuation centers, while 11,528 families are staying with relatives or elsewhere. The NDRRMC confirmed 37 reported…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured Masbate residents of sustained government support as the province reels from the devastation of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi). Speaking during the distribution of aid at Nursery Elementary School in Masbate City, Marcos vowed that the government will not leave until all evacuees and affected families have…
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a Certificate of Finality on the disqualification of the Duterte Youth Partylist, officially canceling its registration. In a resolution released Tuesday, the Commission En Banc affirmed the Second Division’s ruling that the group’s registration is “void ab initio” for failing to comply with publication and hearing requirements. The…
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) placed the Visayas grid under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 12 midnight Wednesday after 27 power plants went offline due to the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu Tuesday night. A yellow alert is declared when available supply is thin compared to demand. NGCP said around…
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is validating reports of 26 deaths and 147 injuries following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, and nearby provinces late Tuesday night. In its 8 a.m. situational report Wednesday, the agency said all reported casualties were from Region 7 (Central Visayas). Classes were…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate rollout of relief and rehabilitation efforts in Cebu after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the province Tuesday night, leaving at least 20 dead, dozens injured, and heritage churches and other structures damaged. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman urged agencies to activate their Quick Response Funds (QRF) to…