(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Friday, 05 December 2025) At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data at 180 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.7°N 127.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving Westward slowly. Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat Islands and Camiguin Island will have rains with gusty winds due to TD Wilma. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains with at times intense rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. While the rest Northern Mindanao, the rest of Caraga, and Zamboanga Peninsula will have Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TD Wilma. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will have Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Moderate to Strong winds from Northeast to Northwest will prevail over the western sections of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.5 to 2.8 meters). Elsewhere, moderate to strong winds from the Northwest to Southwest with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 2.5 meters). At 3:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression "WILMA" was estimated based on all available data at 180 km East of Borongan City, Eastern Samar (11.7°N 127.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving Westward slowly. Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon.


Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Newly signed laws open more opportunities for Filipinos, says President Duterte

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the re-enactment of the signing of several bills held at the Malacañang Palace on June 16, 2021. ARMAN BAYLON/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte leads the re-enactment Wednesday of the signing of several legislative measures, assuring the Filipino people that his government will continue to pursue measures that will improve their quality of life especially as the nation recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking during the event held in Malacanang, President Duterte said Wednesday’s event attest to the fruitful collaboration between the legislative and executive branches of government.

The President thanked the members of Congress for their steadfast efforts in ensuring that his administration’s legislative agenda will be translated into relevant policies and programs that will improve the life of every Filipino.

“These laws – which open more opportunities for our people to serve in government and enable some of our LGUs to render more efficient and inclusive service – are part of our vision of bringing government closer to the people,” he said.

“I hope that when both houses of Congress resume sessions this year, priority will be given to the remaining flagship programs of my administration.”

These measures include the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program and the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, the Foreign Investments Act, and the Public Service Act.

The President rallied the support of lawmakers to act on these legislative measures so that he could sign them into law at the earliest possible time.

And as the country takes more concrete steps to revive the economy and help the people recover from the effects of the pandemic, President Duterte expressed optimism that more government agencies will foster greater cooperation with each other.

“Now, more than ever, we need to follow the whole-of-nation approach in ensuring an inclusive and seamless response to the current challenges facing the nation,” he said.

“To the Filipino people, let me assure you that your government will continue to pursue measures that will improve and enhance your way of life.”

With the help of Congress, the President said he is confident that his administration can pursue its legislative agenda and create an environment conducive for the people’s growth and nation’s progress.

Among the recently signed laws that the President ceremonially signed were Republic Act (RA) No. 11549 or An Act Lowering the Minimum Height Requirement for Applicants of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Corrections (BuCor); RA No. 11544 or An Act Converting the Municipality of Calaca in the Province of Batangas Into a Component City To Be Known as the City of Calaca; RA No. 11545 or An Act Reapportioning the First Legislative District of the City of Caloocan Into Two Legislative Districts; and RA No. 11546 or An Act Reapportioning the Province of Bulacan Into Six Legislative Districts.

Also present during the ceremony were Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Senate President Vicente Sotto III, House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco, Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, and other legislators. PND

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