MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte emphasized the importance of critical thinking, truth, and citizen empowerment in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, during her address at the Philippine Media and Information Literacy Conference (MILCON 2025) held at SMX Aura, Taguig City. The mayor gave the statement following the recent designation of Quezon City as one of the Pilot Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Cities collaborating wIth UNESCO, which recognizes cities all over the world for their pioneering efforts to integrate media and information literacy in local governance, education, culture, and digital innovation. “These days, the most vital […]... Keep on reading: QC is UNESCO Pilot Media and Information Literacy city, says Belmonte
MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Uwan has made landfall over Aurora province, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. “Uwan” made landfall at 9:15 p.m. over the municipality of Dinalungan. After hitting land, “Uwan” was expected to traverse the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon and emerge over Lingayen Gulf or the coastal waters of Pangasinan or La Union Monday morning.
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine reservist leader and former House Deputy Speaker and congressman Col. Michael “Mikee” Romero has been honored with the 2025 Philippine Choice Award for Outstanding Humanitarian and Community Service. The citation recognizes his enduring dedication to uplift the poor and empower the nation’s last-mile and neglected areas through healthcare, education, and disaster-response initiatives. For nearly a decade, Romero has been known as a “people’s lawmaker and servant-leader,” delivering life-changing programs that reach families from Basco, Batanes in the north to Tawi-Tawi in the far south. Romero has spearheaded medical and dental missions and donations of medical equipment […]... Keep on reading: Mikee Romero given 2025 Philippine Choice Award for outstanding service
BREAKING: Super Typhoon #UwanPH made landfall over Dinalungan, Aurora at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, PAGASA reports. DOST-PAGASA
LOOK: As of 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 140 families (499 individuals) are taking shelter at Tanza Elementary School along E. Rodriguez Street in Tanza 1, Navotas City, due to Super Typhoon #UwanPH. The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) of Tanza 1 is appealing for financial assistance