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Air assets of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are ready to airlift relief goods and other supplies to areas affected by Super Typhoon Leon, the military’s spokesperson said on Thursday. In a televised briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), AFP Spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said air assets were readied and…
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday assured communities battered by Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon of continuous aid in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to help storm-hit Filipinos restore normalcy. “Handa naman ang pamahalaan kasi nakalatag ang mga programs ng gobyerno bago dumating o pag dumating…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino people on Thursday of a whole-of-government approach to ensure the safety of residents in areas affected by “Leon,” which has weakened to a typhoon category. “I assure the Filipino people that the government is ably handling all disaster management efforts. We remain in full control. Our resources…
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Following directives from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has prepositioned manpower and equipment in the Ilocos Region and Cagayan Valley to address the potential impacts of Super Typhoon Leon. DPWH Assistant Regional Director Mathias Malenab said 1,113 personnel, along with 102 heavy equipment units, 85 motor vehicles,…
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that the country has sufficient rice supply despite the devastation caused by storms Kristine and Leon. “Sa NFA (National Food Authority) mayroon po tayong sapat na rice supply sa ngayon,” DA-Disaster Risk and Reduction Management (DA-DRRM) Director Lorna Calda said in a Special Report interview on Thursday. Rice supply…
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) assured robust assistance to Filipinos affected by the recent onslaught of weather disturbances in the Philippines. “So, sa lahat po, andidito po ang inyong Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas. Tutulong po kami sa lahat ng aming makakaya and ‘wag po tayong mag-panic bagkus matulungan po tayo para po malampasan…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined the nation in commemorating All Saint’s Day and All Souls’ Day, expressing hope these holidays will “rekindle us to be better persons, better Filipinos, and better stewards of our beloved nation.” “I join all Filipino Catholics in the Philippines and around the world in observing All Saints’ Day and…
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced today that its revenues for the first nine months of the year have reached Php79.43 billion, up 42% from the Php55.95 billion revenues year-on-year. The state gaming agency’s notable performance, according to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco, was again driven by the robust Electronic Games…
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Senator Imee R. Marcos has slammed the continued severe flooding in Bicol, despite an enormous ₱132 billion allocated since 2018 for flood control in the region. “It’s unacceptable that ₱132 billion has been designated for Bicol flood control projects, yet communities remain inundated, and families are suffering. The public deserves transparency on where these funds…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday told local government units to make sure the ambulances given to them would last to serve more Filipinos. In his speech, President Marcos vowed the government will continue providing ambulances, or patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to cover all LGUs across the country. “Ako’y natutuwa na ating nagagawa ito…
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