Presidential aspirant and former defense secretary Norberto Gonzales said that the public would probably want a different contender that would challenge the presidential survey frontrunner’s lead in the polls.

Earlier in the press conference, Moreno read out a statement saying they would not be withdrawing and that they would work together against attempts to "derail the true will of the people."

According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council's situational report published Sunday, 172 individuals have died due to the storm, 110 remain missing, while eight are injured.

Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand ‘Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has vowed to ensure protection and preservation of the country’s environment and natural resources while pursuing economic development goals if he wins in the May 9 election.

Even during the Holy Week, Sen. Bon Go went to the Island Garden City of Samal in Davao del Norte to oversee the relief efforts for 1,500 struggling residents in Barangays San Agustin, Mambago B and Kinawitnon.

There was no volcanic earthquake recorded at Taal Volcano in the 24-hour period since Friday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.

Malacañang slammed the State Department of the United States yesterday over its recent report claiming that extrajudicial killings and other human rights abuses in the country have been made “by and on behalf” of the Philippine government.

Pope Francis has offered prayers for the victims of the recent flooding and landslides in the Philippines brought about by Typhoon Agaton as he expressed his solidarity and closeness with them in their most difficult times.

Former secretary of national defense and senatorial candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro has emphasized the need for local government units to prioritize disaster preparedness to reduce risks and damage during natural calamities.

Better research and development funding could help the innovation of more cost-effective organic fertilizers that local farmers can use for their crops, presidential bet Sen. Panfilo Lacson said.