ILOILO CITY – The province of Iloilo has declared a state of calamity following a dengue outbreak to curb cases of the mosquito-borne disease. DEFENSOR (Tara Yap) The Iloilo Provincial Board approved the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council led by...
BATANGAS CITY – The province of Batangas was placed under a state of calamity due to African Swine Fever (ASF). A resolution was approved on Monday, August 12, during the 33rd regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan with Vice Gov. Mark Leviste as presiding officer. The Provincial...
Some senators on Thursday, August 8 expressed their dismay over Vice President Sara Duterte’s move to criticize the Philippine government, including the House of Representatives for supposedly failing to address the issues hounding the country, including health, security and infrastructure. ...
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, standing with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, right, speaks during a news conference at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling for calm in the Middle East, top...
Former Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri is seeking a tourism master plan from the national government and specific amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) in a bid to address the power woes in the country’s “crown jewels” of tourism. Senator Juan Miguel...
Two senators on Friday, August 2 welcomed the latest tranche of salary increases for government employees. “The prompt action to implement a salary increase for government workers is a commendable demonstration of the government’s commitment to ensuring the welfare of our civil...
Financial reprieve on consumers’ pockets is expected to continue next week as another round of modest price rollback is projected by the oil companies – especially for diesel and kerosene products. Based on the calculation of the industry players, the price of diesel products will likely...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – This province has been placed under a state of calamity due to the severe effects of super typhoon ‘’Carina’’ that enhanced the southwest monsoon or “habagat” last week. Ilocos Norte sustained more P1 billion in infrastructure and agricultural damage. Gervy...
The Camanava area and Marikina are the hardest hit by Typhoon Carina in the National Capital Region (NCR), while more areas in Luzon are expected to declare a state of calamity, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Thursday, July 25. A Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) is seen on top of...
Vice President Sara Duterte (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) A ranking congressman has appealed to Vice President Sara Duterte to publicly support the policies of her former "UniTeam" partner, President...
Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe (left), Vice President Sara Duterte (MANILA BULLETIN, Facebook) House Majority Leader Zamboanga City 2nd district Rep. Mannix Dalipe has called out Vice President Sara Duterte for her silence on...
Resolution No. 3210-2024, declaring Cavite under a state of calamity due to the widespread adverse Impact of the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoon Carina (Scanned document from the Municipality of Naic's Facebook page/MANILA BULLETIN) CAVITE – The province has been placed under a...