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Ecnec meeting underway with PM Tarique in chair

Dhaka, Aug. 19 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting started at 10:00am on Wednesday at ... Read More


OCD: 5.39M affected by bad weather, 27 deaths being checked

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reported Wednesday that 5.39 million individuals have been affected by continued adverse weather conditions, with 27 deaths being verified. In a m... Read More


DSWD vows uninterrupted aid amid 'habagat' rains, cyclones

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday assured the public of its full readiness to support local government units (LGUs) as Tropical Depression Neneng ... Read More


PNP reinforces disaster response in communities hit by 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is reinforcing its disaster response operations as rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat" continue to affect vulnerable areas. ... Read More


Ho Chi Minh City hosts International Innovation Forum and Exhibition 2026

Ho Chi Minh City, Aug. 19 -- The International Innovation Forum and Exhibition 2026 (InnoEx) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 under the theme "The Inflection Point - Where Global Shifts Fuel Bu... Read More


Lacson outlines 3-pronged approach to strengthen flood control

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday outlined a three-pronged approach to strengthen flood-control efforts: pursue accountability in alleged illegal reclamation and questionab... Read More


CPD: Family, mental health support key to curb school violence

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Stronger family support, accessible mental health services, and early intervention for adolescents must complement tighter campus security to prevent school violence, the Commission... Read More


Passage of nat'l land use act urged to help solve flooding woes

Manila, Aug. 19 -- Paranaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Yamsuan on Wednesday called for the swift passage of a long-pending measure that aims to institutionalize a national land use policy to help solve ... Read More


Vijay announces hike in Aavin milk procurement price

Chennai, Aug. 19 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday announced a Rs three per litre increase in the procurement price of milk supplied to state-owned Aavin, raising it from Rs 38 ... Read More


DOH says leptospirosis cases down 35%, 3.1M prophylaxis caps ready

Manila, Aug. 19 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday reported that leptospirosis cases reached 3,440 as of Aug. 8, down by 35 percent compared to 5,318 cases recorded during the same period ... Read More