Gov't to roll out P20/kg. rice in quake-hit Visayas towns

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The government is activating its PHP20 per kg. rice program in Visayas areas hit by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake for at least one month, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr... Read More

Tourists urged to remain alert, confirm travel status after quake

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday advised all tourists to remain alert and confirm the status of their destinations before traveling following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake... Read More

LPA now TD Paolo, unlikely to affect weather

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The low pressure area east of Southern Luzon has developed into a tropical depression (TD) and was named "Paolo", the weather bureau said on Wednesday. The cyclone packs maximum sus... Read More

DOH to expand PhilHealth benefits, proposes wider zero balance billing

Manila, Oct. 1 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday pledged to expand the benefits provided by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), in line with President Ferdinand Marc... Read More

MGEN: Remaining unit of quake-affected plant still being assessed

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Three units of the thermal plants of Meralco PowerGen Corporation's (MGEN) subsidiaries in the Visayas have been restored and synchronized to the grid after these tripped following t... Read More

2 drug suspects nabbed, P5.4-M shabu seized in Taguig, Bataan

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Two high-value individuals (HVIs) have been arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Taguig City and Bataan province, with authorities confiscating PHP5.4 million worth of suspec... Read More

Senators mourn Cebu quake victims, seek urgent safety steps

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Senators on Wednesday expressed sympathy to families and communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu Tuesday night, while urging stronger disaster response ... Read More

DSWD to shoulder burial expenses, cash aid for quake victims

Manila, Oct. 1 -- In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s deep commitment to comfort the families and individuals affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu, the Department of Social We... Read More

Minor eruption normally happens in Taal Volcano - Phivolcs

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Minor eruption normally happens in Taal Volcano, the head of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Wednesday. "Taal erupts every now and then. Mo... Read More

PH Army deploys teams to beef up quake response in Visayas

Manila, Oct. 1 -- An initial 158 Philippine Army (PA) personnel have been deployed and now conducting search and rescue missions in areas affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Bogo City, C... Read More

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