Rappelling and Rope Safety Training Held for CCTF-STEP Command Officers
Guiguinto, Bulacan– July 28, 2026 – The Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) conducted a specialized…
Salceda hails PBBM for successful PH bid to host UN Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Facebook) House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) has congratulated the Marcos administration for its successful bid for the Philippines to host the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). “Hosting the LDF will help the Philippines gain fair access to financial…
Rappelling and Rope Safety Training Held for CCTF-STEP Command Officers
Guiguinto, Bulacan– July 28, 2026 – The Climate Change Task Force (CCTF) conducted a specialized rappelling and technical rope access training for its STEP Command Officers here, boosting emergency response readiness while advancing the Climate Action Now! advocacy. The activity was headed by National Commander Richard Nixon Gomez. Facilitated by the Zion Emergency and Disaster…
RATILLA MEDICAL CLINIC & ANIMAL BITE CENTER NOW OPEN IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY
Residents of Cagayan de Oro and nearby communities now have access to a dedicated facility for animal bite management and preventive care with the opening of the Ratilla Medical Clinic & Animal Bite Center at the Our Lady of Manaoag Town Center along RN Pelaez Boulevard, Kauswagan. The newly opened Animal Bite Center is equipped…
DOST, CESB Unite Science and Compassion in Delivering Relief Assistance to Earthquake and Typhoon-Affected Communities in Sarangani
GLAN, Sarangani Province – Demonstrating that science, compassion, and collaboration are essential in disaster response, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) XII and the Career Executive Service Board (CESB)formally merged their humanitarian initiatives — Agapay ng Agham and the Compassion Project — to deliver science-based relief assistance and essential services to communities affected by…
DOST Launches Smart Mobile Kitchen to Strengthen Camiguin’s Disaster Response
Every disaster begins with saving lives. But once the immediate danger has passed and families are brought to safety, another urgent challenge follows, ensuring that evacuees have access to safe, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals. For the Province of Camiguin, this challenge is all too familiar. As an island province shaped by the historic Mt….
MAYOR JURIS B. SUCRO RECEIVES PPA RECOGNITION FOR UNWAVERING SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ILOILO CITY | July 23, 2026 — The Parole and Probation Administration (PPA) under the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded Kalibo Mayor Juris B. Sucro with a Plaque of Recognition, in celebration of the agency’s 50th Golden Anniversary this year. The recognition was conferred today, July 23, during ceremonies held at the Grand Xing…
From homes to businesses: Why more Kapampangans are turning to solar
Higher electricity bills? Many Kapampangans can relate. Across Pampanga, households and businesses are seeing a steady increase in monthly power expenses, making it challenging to manage budgets and daily operations. From family homes in San Fernando to commercial hubs in Clark, higher appliance use, hybrid work setups, and longer operating hours are driving higher energy consumption. As…
DOST, PGIS, PHIVOLCS Enhances Disaster Preparedness, Assessment through Drone Operations with REDAS Training in Ilocos Sur
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur (PGIS), in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology Ilocos Region (DOST Ilocos Region), and DOST PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) kicked off the four-day capacity building initiative titled “REDAS Training on Exposure Data Collection and Processing Using Remotely Piloted Aircraft…
PTFOMS, CICC strengthen collaboration to protect journalists from cyber threats
The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to ensure the safety and security of journalists online. Undersecretary Jose Torres Jr., PTFOMS Executive Director, said the “strategic alliance aims to address and mitigate the growing cybercrime threats and harassment faced…
BDO Ends Sustainability Bond Offer Early on Robust Investor Demand
Promoting sustainable finance. BDO Unibank has shortened the offer period for its sixth ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue, closing the offer period on July 10, 2026 due to strong investor demand. BDO Unibank, Inc. (“BDO” or the “Bank”) disclosed that it has shortened the offer period for its sixth Peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds issue. Originally set to…
International Cruise Vessel MV AIDAstella Makes Official Port of Call in Boracay Island
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN – The international cruise ship MV AIDAstella, operated under Costa Cruise Lines, arrived at the waters of Boracay Island on 13 January 2025, carrying approximately 3,300 passengers and crew members. Marking the formal welcome of the vessel, an Exchange of Plaque Ceremony was conducted onboard. Senior representatives from the Provincial Government of…
