Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has announced that the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) has recalled five police officers assigned as protective security for Ako Bicol party-list Representative Zaldy Co. This action follows Co’…
Month: September 2025
‘Opong’ Initial Damage in Masbate Estimated at PHP31.4 Million
Masbate: A total of PHP31.4 million worth of infrastructure assets were damaged by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi) in Masbate province, according to an initial assessment report as of Sunday night. In a social media post on Mon…
Baguio Steps Up Mental Health Drive as Suicide Cases Rise
Baguio: The City Health Services Office (CHSO) has intensified its mental health awareness campaign amid reports of 35 deaths by suicide from January to September this year, higher than the 29 cases recorded in the same period last year.
According t…
DSWD Provides P19-Million Aid to Eastern Samar Families Impacted by Severe Storm
Tacloban: In line with directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-8 (Eastern Visayas), has extended a total of PHP19.77 million in humanitarian assistance to ind…
‘SPROUT Lab’ Advocates for Green Tourism in Iloilo City
Iloilo city: Iloilo City’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) Center has unveiled its SPROUT Lab program, which advocates for green tourism in support of the local government’s sustainability campaign. SPROUT, or Sustainable Prac…
Energy Sector and Philippine Navy Collaborate to Restore Power in Masbate
Masbate: Players in the energy sector and the Philippine Navy have joined hands to immediately restore the power situation in Masbate province, after being devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name Bualoi). In a statement on Monday…