Aid

Sen. Loren Legarda has called for a Senate inquiry into the exclusion of 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas from a government assistance program.

March 19, 2026 Reported by AI

In ongoing relief efforts for the Gamo Zone landslide, Central Ethiopia Regional State has donated 10 million birr in aid, including food, non-food items, and shelter materials. Regional President Dr. Tasu announced the support to show solidarity with victims.

Sudrajat, a traditional ice cake vendor who went viral after being accused of using sponge material by authorities, received a motorcycle from Depok Metro Police Chief on January 27, 2026. The incident occurred on January 24 in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, where Sudrajat claimed physical abuse, though police denied it and apologized for the hasty assumption. Laboratory tests confirmed his product is safe for consumption.

January 17, 2026 Reported by AI

As recovery from the late November 2025 Aceh floods and landslides continues—with over 21,000 homes damaged and thousands still displaced—PT Tiara Marga Trakindo (TMT) donated Rp2.5 billion to support residents in Aceh Tamiang and Aceh Utara facing shortages of food, water, and sanitation.

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reports 914 deaths from floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, with 389 others still missing. President Prabowo Subianto orders restoration of electricity and road access to ensure logistics and fuel supply. The government seals four legal entities suspected of forest destruction contributing to the disaster.

December 05, 2025 Reported by AI

Floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra have killed 867 people as of December 5, 2025, displacing thousands. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says additional funds are ready pending BNPB's proposal. Response efforts involve TNI, Polri, and private aid for evacuation and logistics.