Citronella Convention Culminates with a Call for Collaboration and Action

LAL-LO, CAGAYAN — The 1st Regional Citronella Convention held in Lal-lo, Cagayan concluded on a hopeful and inspiring note, bringing together local leaders, scientists, and community members united by one goal — to strengthen the citronella industry in the region. In her heartfelt message, Hon. Maria Olive B. Pascual, Lal-lo Vice Mayor and President of…

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DILG, PGB tap barangays, SKs on strict implementation of ordinances in communities

CITY OF MALOLOS- The Department of the Interior and Local Government-Bulacan and Provincial Government of Bulacan headed by Governor Daniel R. Fernando intensified the role of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials in the implementation of environmental, peace, and order ordinances in the communities. During the Salinlakas: Panlalawigang Talakayan sa Kalinisan, Kaligtasan at Kapayapaan forum held…

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CAYETANO’S TULONG MEDIKAL BOOSTS CEBU QUAKE SURVIVORS

Bayanihan filled the air as Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano continued to extend compassion to earthquake-hit communities in Cebu through his Tulong Medikal and Emergency Response Department (ERD) caravan. From October 21 to 23, 2025, Cayetano’s team served 989 residents in quake-hit San Remigio, Medellin, and Tabogon through free services such as stress-debriefing, medical…

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Catarman communities empowered wit new DOST Projects

On August 19, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao, led by Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla, officially turned over five (5) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) projects worth ₱3,062,174.00 to the Municipality of Catarman, Camiguin. These projects go beyond tools and equipment—they are investments in resilience, productivity, and…

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PBBM calls for new strategies to cope with climate change

Local chief executives should assess their disaster preparedness and mitigation strategies to handle increasingly severe weather disturbances caused by climate change. “Kailangan ay gagawin natin ang lahat upang mabigyan ng proteksyon ang ating mga constituent dito sa mga bagong pangyayari,” President Marcos said during the 2025 League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) General Assembly…

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Localized weather tech boosts La Niña preparations

MANILA, (PIA) — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Mapua University in Manila have unveiled a new localized weather monitoring system to strengthen the Philippines’ preparedness for the impending La Niña weather phenomenon. The technology, dubbed WEHLO (Localized Weather, Environment, and Hydromet Monitoring System), was developed by Mapúa University’s School of Civil, Environmental…

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PBBM: Gov’t on top of Kanlaon Volcano eruption

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured all the residents affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption of the government’s continued support as he enforced a whole-of-government approach to ensure the welfare of the public and the immediate provision of assistance. In a video message, President Marcos said that the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS),…

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