Another Negros Occidental city under state of calamity
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — San Carlos City in Negros Occidental is now under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon.
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Press Release - Cayetanos extend further aid aid to 500 Hagonoy flood victims
Despite its remoteness, the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano returned to the Municipality of Hagonoy this week to provide vital calamity assistance to an additional 500 flood victims.
Magnitude 5.8 quake shakes Leyte; 2 injured
TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — Two persons were injured when a 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Leyte on Friday night.
State of calamity sought in Isabela due to drought
CAUAYAN CITY, Philippines — The Isabela provincial disaster risk reduction and management council (PDRRMC) has recommended to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to place the entire province under a state of calamity due to the effects of El Niño.
Finish infrastructure projects during dry season – lawmaker
MANILA, Philippines — Executive departments and government agencies should take advantage of the hot and dry season to finish their infrastructure projects, House committee on appropriations chair and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co said yesterday.
Press Release - Bong Go provides additional support to help fire victims rebuild and recover in Mandaue City, Cebu
On Wednesday, May 1, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go's Malasakit Team extended additional assistance to the residents of Mandaue City in Cebu, affected by previous fire incidents. This effort is part of ongoing initiatives to aid disaster victims in their recovery and rebuilding processes.
Grassfire hits Chocolate Hills; high heat eyed
MANILA, Philippines — A grassfire burned two mounds of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol Tuesday night amid extreme heat experienced nationwide.
DSWD chief 2nd among top-performing Cabinet members
MANILA, Philippines — Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian ranked second among members of President Marcos’ Cabinet who have been considered as top performers, based on a survey conducted last March 18 to 24.