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08/11/2025

Under the guidelines, ORCMs may suspend work and court operations for up to three consecutive days during typhoons or heavy rainfall, based on advisories, weather forecasts, and local vulnerability to flooding or landslides.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/sc-sets-clear-rules-on-when-trial-courts-can-halt-operations/

08/11/2025

The bank’s total assets reached a record ₱3.45 trillion, driven by growth in its loan and investment portfolios, solidifying its position as the country’s second-largest universal and commercial bank in terms of assets.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/landbank-profits-climb-to-p35-65b-amid-strong-lending-digital-transactions/

08/11/2025

Eric Faustino, head of Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems at BPI, said Thursday that the digital wallet currently has around 2.3 million users. The bank targets to end 2025 with 2.5 million users and to double this number next year.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/bpi-ramps-up-digital-wallet-push-sets-sights-on-5-million-users/

08/11/2025

The seized ci******es, estimated to have a market value of P29 million, were stored at TIP Warehouse 6 in Tuktukan, Cruz Street, Guiguinto, and the Ecofortune Industrial Compound in Bulakan.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/390-master-cases-of-counterfeit-ci******es-seized-in-bulacan/

08/11/2025

The alert comes as the country continues to recover from Typhoon Tino, which killed hundreds and displaced thousands across the Visayas and Mindanao.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/travelers-warned-as-fung-wong-nears-caap-activates-airport-contingency-plans/

08/11/2025

The price freeze will remain in effect for 60 days or until lifted by the President. As chair of the National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC), the DTI said it has coordinated with all key implementing agencies to protect consumers during this period.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/prices-of-essentials-frozen-as-state-of-calamity-takes-effect/

08/11/2025

Hundreds of families remain sheltered in evacuation centers across Liloan as part of ongoing relief operations.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/dswd-to-distribute-200000-family-food-packs-to-cebu-communities-hit-by-typhoon-tino/

08/11/2025

Here’s the point: if India—with only 11,099 kilometers of coastline—can do this, why can’t we? The Philippines has 36,829 kilometers of coastline, more than three times that of India.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/senseneres-how-can-we-convert-seaweeds-into-biofuels-like-india-is-doing/

08/11/2025

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the sector’s growth reflects the department’s efforts under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s direction.

READ: https://republikanews.org/2025/11/08/agri-fisheries-sector-posts-2-8-growth-in-q3-da/

08/11/2025

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that even if the International Criminal Court (ICC) issues an arrest warrant against Sen. Ronald dela Rosa and the Interpol releases a notice, the senator would not be immediately turned over to the international tribunal.

Bersamin: "The SC (Supreme Court) has since come out with a new rule on extradition requiring a prior resort to a court before the person subject of extradition may be brought out of the country."

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08/11/2025

READ: NDRRMC Chairperson and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has issued a memorandum in connection with Proclamation No. 1077, which declares a “state of national calamity” due to the severe impact of Typhoon on the country.

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08/11/2025

The Supreme Court (SC) announced Friday that it has approved uniform guidelines for suspending work and operations in lower courts during typhoons, natural calamities, transport strikes, utility interruptions, and holidays.

Photo: Supreme Court/File MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) announced Friday that it has approved uniform guidelines for suspending work and operations in lower courts during typhoons, natural calami…