Malacañang on Tuesday issued a directive suspending classes and government work in Metro Manila and 36 provinces across Luzon and the Visayas—regions home to around 70 million Filipinos, or more than half of the country's population.
In a move signaling strengthened institutional backing for the country's clean energy program, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has released ₱57.4 million to the Department of Energy (DOE) to support renewable energy (RE) projects under the Renewable Energy Trust Fund (RETF).
Meta has removed the Facebook pages of at least 20 Filipino influencers found promoting illegal online gambling, following a joint request by the Philippine government’s Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and advocacy group Digital Pinoys.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has allocated P495.4 million in agricultural inputs, including rice, corn, and vegetable seeds, to help farmers in Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B and 6–areas affected by Tropical Storm Crising, whose impact was compounded by the Southwest Monsoon.
Severe Tropical Storm Crising, intensified by the Southwest Monsoon, has caused widespread flooding across the Philippines, affecting nearly 1.3 million people in more than 240 areas, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Tuesday.
PLDT and Smart Communications remain on heightened alert as Severe Tropical Storm Opong (Bualoi) sweeps across the Philippines, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. In response, the companies are closely monitoring the situation and have activated disaster response teams to ensure communication links remain intact in affected regions.
Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has announced that airlines must provide full refunds and waive rebooking fees for passengers who cancel flights due to Typhoon Opong. This directive follows a mandate from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to support travelers affected by the storm.
Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. and the TELUS Digital Philippines Community Board conducted a three-day workshop aimed at equipping public school teachers with practical skills in artificial intelligence (AI), as part of their Empowering Educators Year 2 program.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Friday the launch of a new international route connecting Cebu and Guam with nonstop flights beginning December 16, 2025. The thrice-weekly service will be the only direct air link between the two destinations, enhancing connectivity between the central Philippines and the U.S. Pacific territory.