The Philippine National Police (PNP) has directed all its police units nationwide to implement a “balanced” operational approach, simultaneously sustaining humanitarian missions in areas devastated by Typhoon Tino and executing preemptive preparedness measures for the impact of a potential super typhoon this weekend. The twin directive aims to prevent operational gaps as the country faces…
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong has continued to gather strength while moving over the Philippine Sea northeast of Palau. In its 11 a.m. bulletin on Friday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) estimated the center of Fung-wong at 1,315 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, still outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The…
The Department of Agriculture (DA), has re-imposed a nationwide ban on the importation of all wild and domestic birds, including poultry products, from the Netherlands. The decisive measure was taken following a new outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in the European country, posing a renewed threat to the…
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued a stern directive to all local government units (LGUs) to complete the mandatory evacuation of residents in high-risk communities by Sunday. This critical order is being enforced ahead of the expected landfall of Severe Tropical Storm Fung-Wong, which is locally named “Uwan” upon its…
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has posthumously bestowed the Distinguished Aviation Cross on six airmen who died in the crash of a “Super Huey” helicopter while conducting a humanitarian and disaster response mission in Agusan del Sur on November 4. The mission was underway to aid communities affected by the recent onslaught of Typhoon Tino…
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has officially opened its nationwide emergency loan program for all eligible active members and pensioners following a state of national calamity declaration by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The financial aid is being rolled out to assist those affected by the recent devastation of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi)…
COTABATO CITY — The campaign against loose firearms in the newly-formed Maguindanao del Norte province gained significant momentum Thursday as over 600 assorted unlicensed guns were surrendered to the military in Upi town. The massive turnover is a key success of the government’s peace and security program, which offers amnesty and livelihood incentives in exchange…
Severe Tropical Storm Fung-Wong has intensified significantly over the Pacific Ocean and is on track to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by midnight or early Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Once inside PAR, the weather disturbance will be locally named Uwan. The storm poses an…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Thursday destroyed some ₱1.1 billion worth of illegal drugs in this city, marking the largest drug destruction ever conducted in the Zamboanga Peninsula. The destruction was led by Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) Chairperson Secretary Oscar Valenzuela and PDEA Director General Undersecretary Isagani Nerez, along with…
DAVAO CITY – Authorities seized PHP2.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in an operation in Toril District, the Davao City Police Office reported Thursday. The suspect, identified as alias Rodel, was apprehended around 7:20 p.m. on Nov. 5 in a joint operation by Task Force Davao and DCPO personnel. Rodel faces charges for violating the…