MANILA — The government is lumping up relief packages needed by local government units (LGUs) affected by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon (Habagat). President Marcos revealed this during an ocular inspection in Malabon City on Thursday. Earlier in the day, the Chief Executive presided over a situation briefing at the Presidential Security Command compound…
Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 37 on Monday, directing the urgent implementation of the government’s National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy 2023-2027 and calling on concerned agencies to support efforts in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment. “In accordance with their respective mandate, all concerned departments, agencies, bureaus, and…
CITY OF MALOLOS – Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando has issued urgent directives to all provincial offices and residents of Bulacan to strengthen preparedness measures in anticipation of the effects of Super Typhoon Uwan, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance, pre-positioning of relief supplies, and readiness for possible evacuations across flood- and landslide-prone areas. As…
The government is lifting the price caps on rice, both for the regular milled rice and well-milled rice, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Wednesday, saying that the move is timely as the administration carries out various measures to shield the poor and the most vulnerable. “I think it’s the appropriate time since namimigay…
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II met with Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation President, Emilio C. Yap III, to discuss possible partnerships for the Commission’s upcoming projects and initiatives. Secretary Ang provided an overview of the Commission‘s general work and highlighted the upcoming Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas…
Nina Campos the sole representative from the Philippines is the first-place winner at the Euro PopSinging Contest 2024. EPC or Euro Pop Contest is an international singing competition for youngsingers between 10 to 24 years old held annually in Berlin, Germany by the non-profit organizationMusic Accuracy and Veranstaltulgen eV since 2003. Nina Campos competed under…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Chanaka Harsha Talpahewa agreed on Tuesday to further strengthen the warm and friendly Philippine-Sri Lanka relations and take it to the next level to ensure mutual benefit. During the presentation of Talpahewa’s credentials, President Marcos said that he is looking forward to continuing…
ANKARA – Severe natural disasters triggered by climate change marked 2023 as a calamitous year with thousands tragically killed around the globe. Considered among the most destructive natural disasters humanity faces, flood catastrophes claimed thousands of lives this year. Nearly every nation suffered fatalities and devastation due to the relentless havoc caused by floods. Anadolu’s “Disasters of 2023” special series…
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…
The World Bank has recently approved a US$750 million development policy loan (DPL) for the Philippines to help boost its environmental protection and climate resilience. In a statement, the World Bank said the Philippines’ First Sustainable Recovery Development Policy Loan supports ongoing reforms to attract private investment in renewable energy; enhance plastic waste management through reduction, recovery, and recycling; promote green transport,…
