ILOILO CITY – The province of Capiz is under a state of calamity due to massive flooding triggered by tropical cyclone "Ramil" over the weekend. The Capiz Provincial Board passed a resolution on Tuesday, Oct. 21, that approved the recommendation of the Capiz Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and...
ILOILO CITY – The Roxas City government in Capiz declared a state of calamity on Sunday due to incessant rains and heavy flooding brought by tropical storm ‘’Ramil.’’ The Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council) approved Resolution No. 263-2025 in a special session following the...
Cavite Governor Abeng Remulla announced the cancellation of classes in the province on Monday, Oct. 20, due to the effects of tropical storm Ramil. In a Facebook post on Sunday evening, Oct. 19, the local chief executive said the class suspension applies to all levels in public and private schools....
The United States reaffirmed its defense pact with the Philippines after China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese militia vessels rammed and water cannoned a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel near the Pag-asa Island over the weekend. “The United States reaffirms...
DAVAO CITY – The province of Davao Oriental has been placed under a state of calamity due to the recent twin earthquakes. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved Resolution No. 18-152-10-2025 following the recommendation of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) on...
TACLOBAN CITY — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Samar has declared a state of calamity due to damage caused by tropical cyclone “Opong.” The SP approved Resolution No. 18-113-25, Series of 2025, during the 14th regular session on Sept 30, to provide immediate response and much needed...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) welcomed on Friday, Oct. 3, the United States’ recognition of the country’s sustained progress in combating human trafficking. The US Department of State released early this week the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report which showed that the Philippines...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – A bomb threat rocked the Laguna State Polytechnic University-Los Baños campus on Friday. The bomb threat was sent via Messenger by a man claiming to be a member of the New People’s Army. Dr. Kevin Angay, 31, vice president for administration and finance, reported the...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Friday, October 3, that it will deploy an Aid Caravan to deliver additional relief goods and transport vehicles to communities devastated by Typhoon “Opong” in Masbate and the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu. PCSO General Manager...
TACLOBAN CITY – Biliran province was placed under a state of calamity due to widespread destruction caused by severe tropical storm "Opong" (international name "Bualoi"). In a resolution approved late Monday , Sept. 29, the Biliran provincial board approved the declaration as heavy rains, strong...
Oriental Mindoro declared a state of calamity on Monday, days after tropical cyclone “Opong” slammed into the province and caused widespread destruction. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan led by Vice Gov. Antonio “Jojo” Perez Jr. approved Provincial Resolution No. 7938-2025 during its 13th...
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – The municipality of Laua-an has been declared under the state of calamity during a special session held by the municipal council due to the damage caused by severe tropical storm ‘’Opong’’ (international name ‘’Bualoi’’). Mayor Aser Baladjay said...
