September 3 declared Day of National Mourning
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has declared Sept. 3 as a Day of National Mourning over the passing of Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasure) Federico Caballero.
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Evacuation ordinance not meant to control donors – Zamora
MANILA, Philippines — An ordinance approved by the city council of San Juan regulating the operation of evacuation centers is not meant to prevent or limit donors from helping victims of calamities, Mayor Francis Zamora said yesterday.
Government urged: Prioritize flood control master plan
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Bong Go has urged the government to prioritize the development of a flood control master plan amid heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Enteng and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
P16 million aid given to Enteng victims
MANILA, Philippines — The government has provided more than P16 million worth of assistance to nearly 304,000 people affected by Tropical Storm Enteng, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said yesterday.
Alice Guo asks court to junk quo warranto petition
MANILA, Philippines — Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo has asked a Manila court to dismiss the quo warranto petition lodged against her by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).
DHSUD asked: What are your plans for Filipino homeless?
MANILA, Philippines — A Senate panel questioned the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development's (DHSUD) plans for people living on the streets.
Thailand nets 1.3 million kilograms of invasive fish
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand has netted more than 1.3 million kilograms of highly destructive blackchin tilapia fish, the government said Tuesday, as it battles to stamp out the invasive species.
DHSUD used only 4.4% of P200-million disaster shelter budget
MANILA, Philippines — Only P8.8 million out of a P200 million budget dedicated to shelter assistance during disasters has been used, the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported on Tuesday.