Author: Janelle Sebastian
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OCD Administrator Calls for NDRRMC Law Revisions and Improved Warning Systems
The head of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, is advocating for changes to the legislation that established the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). He believes that amending the law to allow the formation of an executive committee would streamline decision-making processes, which currently require the full council’s involvement.…
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House of Representatives to Honor Senate’s Timing on Vice President Duterte’s Impeachment Trial
In a recent press conference, Iloilo 3rd District Representative Lorenz Defensor announced that the House of Representatives will adhere to the Senate’s schedule for convening as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte. Defensor emphasized the House’s respect for the Senate’s interpretation of the term ‘forthwith,’ indicating their readiness to act on the…
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OCD Administrator Urges Tighter Building Code Enforcement to Boost Earthquake Readiness
MANILA – Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, the head of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), has once again emphasized the need for a more rigorous application of the National Building Code and a halt to building projects in restricted zones across the Philippines. This push is aimed at significantly improving the nation’s readiness for earthquakes. In…
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1,224 Pregnant Women and Toddlers in Antique Enroll in New Cash Grant Program
In a significant move to bolster health and nutrition, 1,224 pregnant women and children up to two years old from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique have signed up for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Antique 4Ps Provincial Link official, announced the…
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House Speaker Pays Tribute to Late Rep. Edcel Lagman as a True Statesman
MANILA – On Wednesday, House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez honored the late Albay Representative Edcel Lagman, describing him as a true statesman committed to democracy, human rights, and progressive legislation. During a necrological service at the House of Representatives Plenary Hall, Romualdez delivered a eulogy that celebrated Lagman’s life and contributions. Romualdez emphasized that the…
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DSWD Distributes Over PHP7 Million in Food Aid to Shear Line-Affected Families in Bicol
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has provided more than PHP7 million in food assistance to 9,810 families across 37 villages in Albay and Camarines Norte, impacted by the shear line. The distribution took place over the weekend, as announced by DSWD-5 Regional Director Norman Laurio on Monday. In Albay, PHP4,358,690…
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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos to Attend World Governments Summit in Dubai
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will represent the Philippines at the upcoming World Governments Summit in Dubai, scheduled from February 11 to 13, as announced by the Presidential Communications Office on January 31, 2025. Acting Secretary Cesar Chavez confirmed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not be attending the event in the United Arab Emirates.…
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