May 24, 2025

Author: Erwin Magbanua

  • Calabarzon Agencies on High Alert as Typhoon Pepito Approaches

    In anticipation of Typhoon Pepito (Man-Yi), the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Calabarzon has escalated its alert status to red, signaling maximum readiness. The Emergency Operations Center in Calamba City, Laguna, is now operating around the clock to manage the impending storm’s impact. Reyan Derrick Marquez, the acting chair of RDRRMC…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • Baguio and Benguet Residents to Enjoy Lower Electricity Bills in November

    Residents of Baguio City and Benguet province are set to benefit from a reduction in their electricity bills this November, as announced by the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco). The cooperative has confirmed a decrease of 40 centavos per kilowatt hour, bringing the rate down from PHP11.1373 per kWh in October to PHP10.7362 per kWh this…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • Increased Ashfall from Mt. Kanlaon Impacts More Communities in Negros Occidental

    Residents in several villages near Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Occidental are now facing increased ashfall, prompting local authorities to recommend wearing masks for protection. The Murcia Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) reported on Tuesday that ashfall has reached Barangay Minoyan, advising residents to use face masks due to the ongoing volcanic activity…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • Negros Oriental Intensifies Efforts to Keep Avian Flu at Bay

    In a proactive move to safeguard the region from avian influenza, Negros Oriental has escalated its preventive measures. On November 12, 2024, agricultural technicians from the Department of Agriculture’s regulatory division in Central Visayas initiated a weeklong blood sampling campaign in Sta. Catalina. This area, known for its substantial poultry population and frequent visits by…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • Community in Maguindanao del Sur Surrenders Firearms in Support of Peace Initiative

    In a significant move towards peace and security, local officials and residents of Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, handed over four M16 rifles to the police on Sunday, November 11, 2024. This act of surrender underscores the community’s commitment to the government’s disarmament program, aimed at reducing the circulation of unlicensed firearms in the…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • BARMM Police Crack Down on Smuggling, Seize P50 Million in Cigarettes Over Three Months

    In a concerted effort to combat smuggling, the police in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have seized smuggled cigarettes worth nearly PHP50 million over the past three months. The latest seizure occurred in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte, where PHP450,000 worth of contraband was confiscated during an early morning operation on Saturday.…

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    Erwin Magbanua

  • New PHP46.6-Million Evacuation Center in Mati City Enhances Disaster Preparedness

    The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-11) has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Regional Evacuation Center (REC) in Mati City, Davao Oriental, marking a significant step forward in the region’s disaster management strategy. The ceremony took place on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Barangay Badas, where the center is strategically located to mitigate…

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    Erwin Magbanua