The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) aired its support for President Marcos ' call for transparency and accountability on the flood control projects that were uncovered to be either "ghost" projects or sub-standardly built by some contractors who had the monopoly of these projects....
Makati City Mayor Abby Binay (left), Benhur Abalos (Mayor Binay's office, Facebook) The Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial ticket barnstormed over the weekend the Bicol region--an area frequented by typhoons--as the administration...
"Ofel" barrels through the Philippines (DOST-PAGASA) The unusual streak of six destructive typhoons that struck the country from October to November should convince Congress to hasten approval of the bill establishing a Department of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, that Education Secretary Sonny Angara visited typhoon-affected schools in Camarines Sur to turn over essential learning, teaching, and digital materials. (Photo courtesy of DepEd) “Kami po sa DepEd, initial visit pa lang po...
A group of teachers on Monday, Dec. 2, urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to “clarify” its proposed policies on loan moratoriums for its employees. DepEd Central Office / MARK BALMORES / MANILA BULLETIN The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC), in a statement, said DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Amid ongoing typhoon response efforts, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) announced on Monday, Nov. 18, that it has assisted 7,040 individuals affected by Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi). (Photo from Philippine Red Cross) “Pepito is the 16th tropical storm this year and the...
The United States will be providing another $1 million for urgent humanitarian aid for the Philippines after facing six typhoons in less than a month. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Malacañan on Nov. 18, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Noel...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committees on National Defense and on Finance, called for an immediate, transparent, and comprehensive review and utilization of the government’s disaster funds. Go made the call following the severe typhoons Kristine, Leon,...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential son Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos has assured residents of Adams town and other typhoon-affected areas that the government's recovery and rehabilitation...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to revise the country's flood control masterplan. Residents of Vista Verde Executive Village in Cainta, Rizal use boats while some wade through floodwaters brought by Typhoon Kristine on Friday, October 25, 2024. (Santi San Juan) Marcos made the...
President Marcos said the government is closely monitoring Typhoon Nika, which is currently battering the Philippines, and two more cyclones threatening to hit the country after "Nika." Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster gives...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the planned acquisition of 40 units of 35-meter fast patrol craft (FPC) will enhance the agency’s capability to protect the country’s maritime border, respond to calamity or any maritime emergency, and implement maritime laws. PCG Commandant. Admiral Ronnie...
