Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the immediate fast-tracking of repair works on public and critical infrastructure in Davao Oriental damaged by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the province in October. In a statement, Dizon emphasized the importance of completing the facilities quickly to ensure the continuous delivery of…
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday declared a national state of calamity in the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, signalling an urgent pivot to relief and rehabilitation efforts. The President authorized the measure following a recommendation from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), citing widespread damage across multiple regions. As Tino ravaged the…
Christmas will come early for members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for the early release of their bonuses and cash gifts. The PNP announced that 227,693 active personnel will receive a total of ₱8.7 billion in year-end bonuses (YEB), while 2,807 retirees will get ₱92.8 million. The…
UnionBank of the Philippines reaffirmed its leadership in digital transformation at DigiCon 2025, the country’s premier technology and marketing conference organized by the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP). The event gathered innovators, business leaders, and marketers to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of industries and human…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday. The extent of the revocations, first reported by Washington Examiner, reflects a broad immigration crackdown initiated…
SEOUL, Nov 6 (Reuters) – North Korea slammed the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration for imposing sanctions that “antagonise” it, and vowed to respond correspondingly, state media KCNA said on Thursday. The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned eight individuals and two entities that it said were involved in a variety of North Korean cyber-related…
Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) has unleashed catastrophic flooding across the Visayas, leaving at least 130 people dead and renewing harsh scrutiny on the effectiveness of multi-billion-peso flood control projects. Reports show that the death toll has climbed as rescue and recovery efforts continue in flood and landslide-affected areas. The province of Cebu bears the…
Typhoon “Tino” (international name Kalmaegi) has completely left the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 12:30 a.m. early Thursday, moving west-northwest over the West Philippine Sea north of the Kalayaan Islands, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Despite its exit, a Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) remains in effect…
The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Philippine National Police (PNP) honored a civilian informant for his key role in a ₱605-million drug bust in the Zamboanga Peninsula. During the Operation Private Eye Awarding Ceremony at Camp Col. Romeo A. Abendan in Zamboanga City, PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani R. Nerez…
ILOILO CITY, Panay — At least 152,514 families or 489,109 individuals, across 93 towns and cities in Western Visayas, we’re adversely affected by Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi), based on the latest report from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI in Western Visayas. According to DSWD officials, 76,773 families (246,535…