Manila Bulletin – Aquino backs declaration of state of national emergency to curb price hikes

Published Mar 22, 2026 02:19 pm Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has expressed his support for a declaration of a state of national emergency to help curb the increasing prices of basic commodities. Aquino noted that the country is already at crisis level due to the sharp increase in oil costs amid the Middle East conflict. … Read more

Marcos certifies as urgent bill granting him emergency powers to reduce excise tax on fuel

MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday certified as urgent House Bill 8418 which would grant him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of the president, transmitted a letter to Speaker Faustino “Bodjie” Dy 3rd stating the “necessity of the immediate enactment” of the … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Chan echoes urgency of Palace request for emergency powers on fuel tax suspension

Published Mar 7, 2026 01:55 pm Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jan Almario Chan echoed on Saturday, March 7 the urgent call from in and out of Congress to temporarily reduce or suspend excise taxes on oil imports and help cushion the impact of fuel price spikes on Filipino consumers. According to Chan, granting President Marcos his … Read more

Manila Bulletin – OCD leads mobilization of emergency response force ahead of ASEAN Summit

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Friday, Jan. 16, formally activated an emergency response task group solely focused on ensuring the peaceful and orderly conduct of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings hosted by the Philippines this year. The OCD said the ceremony, held at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon … Read more

Henderson Fire: Pala Casino Updates – Evacuations & Containment

Understanding Wildfire Containment: Beyond the Percentage Table of Contents Understanding Wildfire Containment: Beyond the Percentage Defining the Containment Line The Stages of Containment: From Initial Attack to Mop-Up Henderson Fire: Pala Casino Updates – Evacuations & Containment Current Status of the Henderson Fire Near Pala Casino Evacuations and Road Closures around Pala Casino Impact on … Read more

Collier County Fire: 90% Contained – East Naples Update

Naples Wildfire: Containment Progress and Ongoing Smoke Concerns Table of Contents Naples Wildfire: Containment Progress and Ongoing Smoke Concerns Fire Details and Rapid Response Current Status: Contained but Not Extinguished Smoke Impacts and Weather Considerations Looking Ahead: Prevention and preparedness Wildfire Activity in Southwest Florida: A Current Overview Rapid Growth and Multi-Agency Response Current Status … Read more

FDA Approves Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine: The Future of Protein-Based Immunization The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine stands at the cusp of full FDA approval, signaling a potentially significant shift in the landscape of available vaccines. With its unique protein-based technology, Novavax offers an alternative to mRNA vaccines, addressing … Read more

Disorder on the Radio: Spokesman Speaks Out

Emergency services Radio Disrupted in Munich, Other German Cities Table of Contents Emergency services Radio Disrupted in Munich, Other German Cities System-Wide Issues Munich’s Response Federal Response ⁣and Inquiry Widespread Impact No Immediate Failures ⁣Reported in ‍North ‍Rhine-Westphalia Digital Radio⁢ BOS: A Critical Communication Network Coverage Area Emergency⁤ Services Radio Disruptions in Germany: Yoru Questions … Read more