Spluk Daily Brief — September 2, 2026. A concise roundup of verified updates from Philippine government and public-information sources. Each item is summarized for context and links to the original bulletin.
Today’s top updates
Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Storm Pilandok (KROVANH)
Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Storm Pilandok (KROVANH) PILANDOK SLIGHTLY DECELERATES AS IT MOVES EAST NORTHEASTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA. Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Storm PILANDOK was estimated based on all available data at at 1,205 km East Northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (22.7, 133.3). Strength : Maximum winds of 65 kph near the centerand gustiness of up to 80 kph.…
Source: DOST-PAGASA · September 2, 2026, 4:53 am PHT
DOST, DTI empower Caraga MSMEs to bring native palagsing to global markets
To overcome barriers facing traditional delicacies, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched a joint initiative to bring Butuan City’s native delicacy palagsing to the global scene. By equipping local producers with advanced food preservation and modern packaging tools, the program transforms the fast-perishing snack into…
Source: DOST Philippines · September 1, 2026, 5:30 pm PHT
Pisay scholars develop AI-powered platform for managing school emergencies, win startup tech battle
Butuan City, Agusan del Norte—With the recent reports on shooting incidents and other emergencies like fire and earthquake at schools in various parts of the country, the security and safety of students has become an increasingly urgent concern.
Source: DOST Philippines · September 1, 2026, 5:27 pm PHT
Inflation forecast para sa Agosto 2026
Inaasahan ng BSP na maitatala sa pagitan ng 5.5 at 6.5 porsyento ang inflation ngayong Agosto 2026.Maaaring nagtulak pataas sa inflation ang mas mataas na presyo ng bigas, gulay, prutas at isda. Bahagi ng dahilan ng pagtaas ng presyo ng mga ito ang masamang panahon at mataas na presyo ng petrolyo sa…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 1, 2026, 3:17 pm PHT
BSP offers rural banks free 3-year core banking system to fast track digitalization
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is helping rural banks (RBs) fast-track their digital transformation. Eligible rural banks will receive a free 3-year subscription to a cloud-based core banking system (CBS), along with other forms of assistance.The assistance is covered under the Digitalization Technical Assistance (TA) of the BSP’s Rural Bank Strengthening…
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas · September 1, 2026, 2:59 pm PHT
Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Depression Pilandok
Tropical Cyclone Alert : Tropical Depression Pilandok PILANDOK MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT MOVES NORTHWESTWARD OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA EAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON. Location of eye/center : The center of Tropical Depression PILANDOK was estimated based on all available data at at 1,060 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon (22.0, 132.0). Strength : Maximum winds of 55 kph near the centerand gustiness of up…
Source: DOST-PAGASA · August 31, 2026, 10:54 pm PHT
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