Around 225,000 metric tons of waste and silt have been removed from critical waterways surrounding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), following a large-scale cleanup effort jointly led by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC), the new operator of the airport. Read more »
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has renewed his call to establish a Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR), aiming to strengthen the country’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Read more »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged ongoing assistance to travelers affected by transport disruptions and heavy rains triggered by Severe Tropical Storm “Emong” and the southwest monsoon. Read more »
Government workers and pensioners affected by recent storms can now tap into emergency loans offered by the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Read more »
Aksyon Klima Pilipinas (AKP), the country’s largest climate advocacy network, is urging Congress to launch a legislative inquiry into the country’s flood control projects. Read more »
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, announced a new 19% tariff on Philippine goods following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Trump, calling the meeting a “beautiful visit,” said the Philippines would grant zero tariffs to select US goods. Read more »
