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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned that the heavy flooding in Bicol is a precursor to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine’s impending landfall. He highlighted unprecedented rainfall and urged preventive measures, including dam water releases and power restoration plans. Relief efforts are prioritized as the storm intensifies, impacting northern Luzon with significant winds.
In response to Typhoon Kristine, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) to expedite shelter assistance. Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar emphasized collaboration with local government units (LGUs) for the Integrated Disaster Shelter Assistance Program (IDSAP), providing cash aid for damaged homes.
The Philippines has been nominated as President for the 78th World Health Assembly in May 2025, a historic first since WHO’s founding in 1948. This decision was reached during the Western Pacific Regional Committee Meeting, recognizing the Philippines’ regional leadership in health initiatives, including Universal Health Care and global cooperation efforts.
Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez endorsed the Quad Comm’s decision to cancel a scheduled hearing to prioritize recovery efforts from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. He emphasized the House’s commitment to provide immediate aid, reporting the mobilization of P411 million in financial assistance and relief packs for affected communities. Unity across sectors is crucial for effective recovery.
Globe has begun restoration work in parts of Visayas where commercial power failure caused network outages amid the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. As of 9 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2024, Globe has progressed in restoring call, text, and data services in some sites that experienced service disruptions due to power outages. These include…
Meralco line crews and personnel are relentlessly working to restore service in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. As of noon today, around 397,000 customers are affected by service interruptions, mainly in the provinces of Laguna and Cavite. Some are also in parts of Rizal, Quezon, and Batangas, while the rest are in Metro…
The House Quad Comm has issued a show cause order for seven individuals, including a close aide of Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, to explain why they should not be cited for contempt after failing to attend Tuesday’s hearing despite receiving invitations. The individuals named are Irmina Espino, Peter Parungo, Rommel Bactat, Rodel Cerbo, Michael Palma,…
Royina Garma, former PCSO General Manager, disclosed alarming details about the police reward system incentivizing extrajudicial killings during Duterte’s war on drugs. In her affidavit, she confirmed the existence of the Davao Death Squad and implicated Duterte and Sen. Bong Go in orchestrating these operations, which offered cash rewards for killings.
The ninth public hearing of the House’s Quad Committee examined extrajudicial killings under Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. Former Sen. Leila De Lima highlighted the importance of past investigations linking Duterte to crimes against humanity. Witnesses, including former officials, testified about forced seizures and wrongful accusations related to these killings, revealing systemic issues within law enforcement.
Sen. Ronald dela Rosa faces scrutiny after retired Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido confirmed claims that he pressured associates to implicate former Sen. Leila de Lima in drug trafficking. House leaders urge Dela Rosa to defend his reputation during the Quad Commission inquiry, as unchallenged allegations may mar congressional records for decades.