Philippine News

The Department of Health (DOH), in a public advisory on Thursday, Nov. 9, warned the public about a “fake” Facebook page named “DOH Hotnews.” Photo from DOH Facebook page DOH said this page has been using the department’s name and logo to imitate the national government agency, leading to the …

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 9, announced that Taal Volcano has registered its highest sulfur dioxide (SO2) emission in 2023. Taal Volcano (Manila Bulletin File) “This is the highest recorded SO2 emission from Taal for the year,” Philvolcs said in a statement. In its …

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Thousands participated in the fourth quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) here on Thursday morning, November 9. EMPLOYEES of the Zamboanga City Hall participate in the fourth quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill in Zamboanga City on Thursday, November 9. (City Hall PIO) Joining the event were Zamboanga …

Workers are seen constructing a portion of the Lagusnilad underpass in Manila on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The local government of Manila has given the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until Nov. 15 to finish the road rehabilitation but the agency is asking for an extension until Nov …

Caritas Philippines president and Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo has called for heightened plans and action against the worsening climate situation. Caritas Philippines president and Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo (Manila Bulletin photo) “There is no question that solutions to the climate emergency must be urgently scaled up and improved …

President Marcos has declared November 3 to 9 of every year as Philippine Criminology Week. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/KJ Rosales) It aims to recognize the importance of the criminology profession in the Philippines, according to Proclamation No. 397 dated Nov. 7 and signed by …

Vice President Sara Duterte is no longer asking Congress to grant its proposed P500-million confidential funds for 2024 because the issue has been “divisive.” Vice President Sara Duterte (Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook) In a statement sent to the media on Thursday, Nov. 9, the official noted the Office of the Vice …

Also agree to work on social security pact for professionals President Bongbong Marcos and Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta hold a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting on Friday, Nov. 10./PCO/ (Eagle News) — The Philippines and Timor-Leste have agreed to work together in the fields of civilian commercial aviation …

This picture taken from a position near Sderot along the Israeli border with the Gaza Strip on November 5, 2023, shows flares dropped by Israeli forces above the Palestinian enclave amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. (Photo by Aris Messinis/ AFP) (Eagle News) — Fifty-six more …

BUDGET HEARING. Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio (right) gestures as she walks with Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (left) and Senate committee on finance chairman Senator Sonny Angara during the plenary deliberation on the proposed 2024 budgets for her offices on Thursday. Lino Santos Says issue over P500m …