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Less than a month before President Marcos Jr. will gavel its opening, preparations for the ASEAN Summit are “time on target,” agencies reported to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto in a command conference. “With 20 heads of state in attendance, this is a meeting with a million moving parts, from convoys to conferences, from agenda to […]
Upon the directive of the President, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto convened key departments to strengthen preparations for the anticipated Super El Niño, with agencies assuring ready measures to ensure sufficient food, water, and power supply and protect communities from its potential impacts. “Preparedness is not a reason to panic. It is a reason to act […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has intensified efforts to prepare local farmers and consumers for a potentially strong El Niño event, which could shrink harvests and disrupt the food supply. While such losses cannot be entirely prevented, Tiu Laurel said they could be minimized through strategies like […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol has begun its preparations after the province was selected as one of the official venues for the ASEAN 2026 meetings.According to Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado, the provincial government already conducted a series of preparatory meetings involving various government agencies to ensure smooth coordination and the delivery of quality services for […]
In preparation for this year’s observance of All Saint’s Day (Nov. 1) and All Soul’s Day (Nov. 2), the Philippine Red Cross is gearing up for the 2025 Undas Operation by mobilizing 2,200 first aiders and 92 chapters, covering 314 areas nationwide.According to the Philippine Red Cross, 284 First Aid Stations and 141 Welfare Desks […]
The Cebu Provincial Government is rolling out several measures to ease commuter congestion as well as provide comfort at the Capitol-run north and south bus terminals ahead of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day holidays.Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced during her regular press briefing that additional ticketing stalls will be installed at the Cebu South Bus Terminal […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) convened its partners from the private sector recently to encourage them to support priority initiatives, including the current preparations of the agency for the upcoming Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) next year. During the 2024 Stakeholders’ Forum held at the DepEd Central Office, Assistant Secretary for Curriculum and Teaching Janir Datukan […]
Senator Robin Padilla is seeking to fine-tune the Philippine government’s information dissemination and aid distribution mechanisms, to enhance responses and preparations for El Nino, La Nina, and other “environmental shocks”. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1025, directing the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media – which he chairs – to conduct an investigation in […]
Manila is preparing for what the PAGASA has said is a strong La Niña following the current strong El Niño. Mayor Honey Lacuna said the city has acquired and installed weather instruments needed for localized weather forecasts, while Congressman Joel Chua has been inspecting esteros and flood control projects in Manila’s Third District. “We now have […]
In line with the commitment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure stable and affordable food supply for every Filipino, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking the necessary actions to prepare the agriculture and fisheries sector ahead of the looming El Niño phenomenon this year. The DA’s National El Niño Team (DA-NENT) convened partner […]