Amid the prolonged effects of the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has placed its disaster response operations on “Red Alert” in parts of Luzon and the Visayas. The agency said it heightened its alert status in compliance with...
The Bulacan provincial government trained local officials on faster, clearer, and more transparent service delivery during a capacity‑building workshop on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center. Led by the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PCEDO)...
Amid the increasing number of leptospirosis patients, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has responded to San Lazaro Hospital’s call for additional manpower, deploying its Medical Corps Volunteers to help augment the hospital’s healthcare workforce as it manages the surge. In a letter addressed to...
The Pambansang Muziklaban is returning for another season, inviting Filipino bands nationwide to compete for the 2026 title. The competition is open to Filipino bands whose members are between 21 and 45 years old. Entries from various music genres are welcome, including metal rock, alternative...
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Steve Lacy got to reconnect with his Filipino roots during his visit to Manila for Lalala Fest. The “Bad Habit” hitmaker met relatives from his father’s side for the first time and shared moments from their reunion on Instagram. “Met my...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on Thursday, Aug. 20, said it will streamline its procedures and modernize its information technology system to cut red tape and speed up transactions for members and healthcare providers. During a press briefing, PhilHealth President and...
Relief for the strained Visayas power grid may not come by month-end as delayed repairs on a major power plant continue to drag down regional supply, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE Undersecretary Mario Marasigan told reporters on Monday, Aug. 17, said that supply in Visayas...
More than 400 residents of Barangay North Fairview in Quezon City were evacuated after La Mesa Dam exceeded its spilling level early Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recorded the La Mesa Dam water level at 80.20 meters at 5...
Amid the inclement weather, the already fragile Visayas grid has been placed on its fourth red alert since July, according to National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP). NGCP announced on Monday, Aug. 10, that Visayas would be on red alert until 9 p.m., while a yellow alert would follow from 9...
Yemen 's Houthis said they attacked an oil facility on Sunday in southwestern Saudi Arabia, the latest attack by the Iranian-backed rebels on the kingdom. They also attacked a crucial port on the Red Sea, further escalating the conflict over strategic waterways. Meanwhile, Iran has made new...
The Supreme Court (SC) issued on Wednesday, August 5, a temporary protection order (TPO) for four persons who claimed they were red-tagged by the military and other law enforcement agencies and labelled them as members of the outlawed Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army...
TACLOBAN CITY – Three bays in Eastern Visayas are still affected by toxic red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported Wednesday. Based on shellfish and seawater sample examinations, three bodies of water were found to have red tide toxins beyond the regulatory limit....
