
Elderly Man Dies During Aid Payout in Cagayan, Philippines
An elderly man, Wilson Corpuz, 65, died while queuing for emergency cash transfer for drought-affected corn farmers at the provincial capitol gymnasium in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

LTO Official Summoned Over Government Vehicle Spotted at Shopping Store
The Land Transportation Office in the Philippines has issued a show cause order to one of its officials after a government vehicle assigned to the agency was seen parked at a shopping establishment.

Philippines Braces for Extreme Heat Index Levels
Several areas in the Philippines, including Aparri, Tuguegarao, and Taytay, Rizal, are expected to experience dangerously high heat index levels, reaching up to 47°C. Metro Manila and 54 other areas are also preparing for similar conditions, prompting warnings to residents.

Philippines to Implement Sea-Based Fare Subsidy Program
The Philippine government's Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will launch a sea-based Service Contracting Program (SCP) on May 25, offering fare subsidies to operators and vessels across 11 routes.