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LGUs, agencies urged to use geohazard maps

Former environment secretary Lito Atienza has urged concerned agencies and local government units to use geohazard maps prepared by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to mitigate impacts of natural disasters on human life......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

House panel probes PUVMP agencies

Claiming that the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program is going nowhere, House of Representatives transportation committee chair Rep. Romeo Acop has launched an investigation into the financial statements of the government agencies implementing the PUVMP......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Nat’l, local agencies in San Carlos plan for disasters, emergencies

Nat’l, local agencies in San Carlos plan for disasters, emergencies.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

State agencies have more time to spend 2024 budget

The Department of Budget and Management has given state agencies more time to obligate and disburse this year’s record P5.768-trillion budget......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

President Marcos orders government agencies: Consolidate tourism services

To lure more foreign visitors to the Philippines, President Marcos has ordered government agencies to consolidate all tourism services, from flight and hotel booking to arranging drivers and tour guides. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

President Marcos: Lend water filters to flood-hit areas

To avoid outbreaks of waterborne diseases in communities affected by the flooding in Mindanao, President Marcos ordered government agencies yesterday to ensure a continued supply of potable water......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit P3 billion in Q1

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) hiked its collection of non-life insurance premiums to P3 billion in the first quarter as more agencies move to secure their assets from eventualities......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

P15.5 billion calamity fund ready for El Niño

Government agencies can still tap over P15 billion in disaster funds to mitigate the impacts of El Niño, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

State firms spent better in February

State agencies recorded a better spending rate as of February as the government ramped up the release of its cash allocations to fund various projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Water crisis: Rama says this could have been prevented if…

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama believes that the water crisis could have been prevented. The fiasco over the management of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) had “definitely” affected the services of the water district, said Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. “Definitely [the services are affected.] More cooks spoil the broth......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

DSWD to help jeepney drivers affected by PUVMP

The Department of Social Welfare and Development is ready to provide assistance to jeepney operators and drivers affected by the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), a DSWD official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

DSWD to aid drivers affected of PUVMP

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it will provide aid to drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency will respond to any drivers who will approach it, but the assistance will be subject to its assessment......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

P97 million aid distributed to Pinoys affected by El Niño

Filipinos affected by the severe dry spell amid El Niño have received P97 million in “relief assistance” from the Department of Social Welfare and Development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Drug-affected barangays down to 7,004 – PDEA

The number of barangays that remain drug-affected is down to 7,004, data released by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Wednesday night showed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

31 provinces now affected by drought

The number of provinces affected by drought has risen to 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Government to assist Pinoys affected by Taiwan quake – Marcos

The government will immediately assist Filipinos affected by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, President Marcos said yesterday as he expressed sympathy for the people of Taiwan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

200 brgy workers, children affected by DavNor floods receive assistance

200 brgy workers, children affected by DavNor floods receive assistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

P400-M cash, relief goods provided to calamity-affected families

THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has already provided around P400 million worth of financial and basic commodity assistance to the families affected by the recent trough of low-pressure area (LPA) and shear line......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

‘Tuloy Kaalaman’ for learners affected in Masara landslide

THE Department of Education-Division of Davao de Oro (DepEd-Davao de Oro) reiterated that it is strategizing a program called “Tuloy Kaalaman”, as the ‘case-to-case basis’ has been applied among the learners heavily affected by the Masara tragic incident......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024