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Dizon orders redesign of inlets along major roads in Metro Manila

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon on Wednesday ordered the redesign of inlets in major roads in Metro Manila to alleviate flooding in the region. ... Read More


Private sector employers may suspend work during weather disturbances

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Private sector employers may suspend work during typhoons, heavy rains, and other weather disturbances, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Wednesday. In Labor Advis... Read More


F2F classes suspended in over 9K schools amid 'habagat' rains

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Education's (DepEd) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) said 9,009 public schools suspended in-person classes on Wednesday. This is still due t... Read More


PAGASA: Another 200-mm rain burst still possible

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Another intense rainfall episode similar to the deluge that dumped more than 200 mm. of rain over Quezon City earlier this week cannot be ruled out as weather systems continue to en... Read More


Senators eye wider digital tools vs online threats to children

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senators on Wednesday moved to strengthen a proposed child online protection law by giving authorities wider access to digital evidence, undercover operations, and cross-border coop... Read More


Marcos cites faster flood recession in Metro Manila amid 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 19 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Wednesday that floodwaters in Metro Manila are receding faster and reaching lower levels, citing initial gains from the government's flood-con... Read More


Seafarer document processing suspended after MARINA cyberattack

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has temporarily suspended the processing of Seafarer's Identification and Record Book (SIRB) and Seafarer's Identification Document (SID) ap... Read More


Walang Gutom Program creates opportunities for livelihood associations

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development's (DSWD) Walang Gutom Program (WGP) not only addresses involuntary hunger among food-poor families but also creates market opportuni... Read More


PH Army units in Zambo, Sulu conduct territorial defense drills

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Wednesday announced that its units in the Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu are conducting two separate inter-agency territorial defense operations exercises ... Read More


60 pilot agencies complete CSC environment, social, governance courses

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Around 200 representatives from 60 pilot government agencies have completed the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance (PRIM... Read More