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Floods wiped out quarter of Greek farm produce: experts
A quarter of Greece's annual agricultural production was wiped out in last week's deadly flash floods triggered by Storm Daniel, which drenched the central region of Thessaly, according to experts. The floods, which killed 15 people, have also left thousands of people in temporary shelters in hotels, schools or with relatives while 30 villages were inaccessible amid the threat of waterborne diseases. Officials were trying to determine if a body found on a beach in Pelion, central Greece, was that of an Austrian missing with his wife since last week. As government officials began the daunting task of mapping the damage dealt to the plain that feeds much of Greece, one pressing need was to dispose of tens of thousands of decomposing farm animals. Out of over 110,000 dead sheep, goats, pigs, cows and chickens reported lost by farmers, fewer than half have been buried or incinerated, officials said. Inspection crews were still unable to reach half the areas with reported dead livestock, the agriculture ministry said Wednesday. "The damage is difficult to fully assess at the moment, but according to the most optimistic scenario, 70 percent of the cotton crop and almost all of the clover has been damaged," said farmer Athanasios Karaiskos, president of the farm cooperative of the town of Farsala. Health hazard The region's apple and kiwi productions have also been hit, while warehouses storing large quantities of wheat were flooded. Some parts of Thessaly received "an astonishing 910 millimeters (three feet) of rain" more than a year's rainfall in normal conditions, said Katerina Kasimati, an agriculture engineer at the Agricultural University of Athens. "These floods caused nearly 25 percent of the year's crop production to be lost, amounting to losses in the hundreds of millions of euros," she told AFP. Commonly called 'the Plain' in Greece, Thessaly accounts for nearly a third of the country's arable land and over 18 percent of its crops. "Farmers and particularly livestock breeders are in a state of panic," said Christos Yannadakis, vice-president of the union of Greek farm cooperatives. In addition to knocking out power and flooding roads and infrastructure, the floodwater carries pesticides and waste from both farms and urban areas. The health ministry has reported dozens of cases of gastroenteritis, warning residents in several areas that tap water was still not suitable for drinking or showering. The fire department has rescued over 4,500 people from flooded areas. Seven villages are still stranded, the government said this week. Transport links hit The heavy rains and flooding followed devastating fires in Greece this summer that killed at least 26 people, most of them migrants trapped in a forest near the northeastern border with Turkey. In Strasbourg this week to discuss the issue with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Greece faced a "catastrophe of immense proportions". It was, he said, "beyond" the government's "scale of prediction and comprehension". The EU said Greece could access 2.25 billion euros in pending and additional funds for reconstruction. A part of the Athens-Thessaloniki national highway in central Greece is under water. Serious damage to the rail network will take months to repair, Panayiotis Terezakis, managing director of the Hellenic Railways Organisation, told Star TV. "The initial tally for all the damage dealt to the Thessaly rail network is 150-160 million euros," he said. Rail services from Athens to Thessaloniki in the north will likely be restored in a month, Terezakis said. For the national highway, Deputy Infrastructure Minister Nikos Tachiaos on Wednesday admitted: "There is nothing we can do. We cannot drain the waters and dump them on the plain because the water is coming from the plain... we have to wait for the natural flow," he told state TV ERT. Government under fire Mitsotakis' government, which comfortably won reelection in June, has come under fire for failing to adequately prepare after major flooding caused by a hurricane-like storm dubbed Ianos in 2020. "Millions of euros were spent on flood prevention after Ianos and three years later, Thessaly is again plunged in water and mud," the main opposition Syriza party said. The liberal Kathimerini daily over the weekend said the prime minister had put "lightweights" in key cabinet posts and urged him to "get serious". Mitsotakis is rumored to be planning a cabinet reshuffle, having already replaced two ministers since his re-election. A judicial investigation has been opened into possible failings by public officials in dealing with the storm. The post Floods wiped out quarter of Greek farm produce: experts appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Govt gives cash and aid to flood-ravaged Central Luzon
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is prepared to provide relief goods, financial assistance, and other forms of help to those affected by the floods in Luzon. Marcos said this in his speech as he visited flood-affected areas in Central Luzon on Monday, 6 August, to assess the damage and pledge assistance to those in need. "We are here to make sure that those in need are provided assistance and that help is distributed effectively," Marcos said. "Things are being managed well here. DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development) is here, and they were prepared even before the floods and storms arrived. They've sent their relief goods, and DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) is ready to assist those who lost their jobs, those needing a little help to bridge the gap," Marcos added. Marcos also urged residents to be prepared for future floods and storms, as climate change is causing the weather to become more unpredictable. "The truth here is that many of those affected by the flooding were not necessarily those in flood-prone areas," Marcos said. "First and foremost, the amount of rain that fell was significant. From the North to Central Luzon region, we need to really prepare for what we call climate change. The weather is changing, not following the patterns of the past. So, we need to be ready." Heavy rains brought by Super Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Falcon caused floods in Central Luzon. The typhoons caused widespread flooding and damage. The government has declared a state of calamity in several provinces in Central Luzon, including Bulacan, Pampanga, and Tarlac. The floods have displaced thousands of people, and have caused millions of pesos in damage. During the distribution of various government assistance to Pampanga, 1,000 beneficiaries received food packs and were provided with P10,000 each through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program by the DSWD. Conversely, the DOLE allocated P2.3 million to assist 500 beneficiaries in Pampanga through the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating mga Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program. The DOLE has a reserve fund of Php65 million designated for approximately 14,000 TUPAD beneficiaries. Additionally, on 4 August, they disbursed another Php30 million for the TUPAD program specifically in Pampanga through their regional office. The agency also granted livelihood assistance amounting to Php6.4 million under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP) to seven LGUs, specifically: Candaba, Macabebe, Masantol, Arayat, Porac, and Sta. Ana in Pampanga. Participating in the efforts, the DA presented the Province of Pampanga with a certificate worth P21.6 million. This included 13,354 bags of certified seeds valued at P20.2 million distributed to 8,723 farmer-beneficiaries, 186 bags of hybrid yellow corn and 15 bags of open-pollinated variety worth Php1.1 million given to 154 farmer-beneficiaries, as well as assorted vegetable seeds worth P230,000 provided to 162 farmer-beneficiaries. Following the distribution of aid, President Marcos took part in a briefing at Pampanga Capitol to assess the aftermath of recent typhoons and extensive flooding in the province. This evaluation aimed to determine further assistance that could be offered to those affected by the calamities. The post Govt gives cash and aid to flood-ravaged Central Luzon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DA admits rice supply tight
Ever the optimist, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public on Tuesday the country has enough rice buffer stocks amid the agricultural damage wrought by typhoon “Egay” in Northern Luzon. In a short video message, Mr. Marcos said he had met with Department of Agriculture officials after “Egay” hit Northern Luzon and caused about P1.94 billion worth of damage to agriculture. He said he discussed the effects of the typhoon on rice production and how to ensure there will be enough rice stocks. “As of now, it appears that the supply is okay,” Marcos said. The President made the assurance after the National Food Authority, or NFA, said its buffer stock of rice was good only for two days and that it has to import 1.3 million metric tons to replenish this. In a Malacañang press briefing, DA Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla revealed the government has received applications to import, and the sanitary and phytosanitary import certificates were being processed. “I think we really need the help of the private sector in situations like this,” Sombilla said. “Their support is crucial in a situation like this.” The DA said it was also looking at ways to boost the NFA’s buffer stock through contract-growing, among other measures, like asking rice cooperatives and farmers to sell all that they produce to the NFA. The government’s decision to import rice comes amid concerns about the tight rice supply. The Rice Tariffication Law mandates a nine-day buffer stock, but the NFA’s current inventory is seven days short of that. The DA was apparently caught unaware by the NFA pronouncement. “I will have to talk, to discuss (with the NFA) how they are coming up with that two days (of buffer stock). But, of course, their stocks really are very low,” Sombilla said. “I’m not sure if the two-day buffer stock is applicable nationwide,” she added, pointing out that the NFA’s stock “is intended for emergencies.” Also on Tuesday, the DA warned unscrupulous traders not to jack up rice prices on account of the weather disturbances. “This July, we were hit by typhoons. Based on our price monitoring, the prices of rice and vegetables went up, especially our imported rice,” said DA Deputy spokesperson Rex Estoperez. He said they had monitored price increases of P1.50 to P2 per kilo of rice following the recent typhoons. “Some traders are only after profits. We are asking them to keep prices reasonable. In our monitoring, rice prices had increased by P1.50 to P2 per kilo,” he added. Estoperez urged the public to stop buying more rice than they need. “If we panic, that will put more pressure on supply and prices,” he said. Local traders, on the other hand, blamed the rising prices of rice imported from Vietnam, Thailand and India for the increase in local retail prices. “Private traders are scaling down their imports because of rising international prices while holding on to their stocks and waiting for local prices to go up further,” said Raul Montemayor of the Federation of Free Farmers. Likewise, July and August are lean rice harvest months, he said. “If imports do not come in as needed in the coming months, we could have very tight supplies before harvests start in late September and peak in October and November. The typhoons could further delay harvests since farmers will have to replant,” Montemayor explained. He said the NFA can only stabilize the price of rice if it has enough inventory, but it has a low buffer stock because it failed to buy rice from local farmers due to the low prices it offered. The DA had previously said there was enough rice to cover year-round requirements despite the effects of the typhoons. ‘Importing again’ Noting the NFA pronouncement, the President said the government has already looked at rice sources, whether local or foreign, to purchase the Filipinos’ staple grain. “We have already made a schedule on where we will source our production, where we will make local purchases and, if necessary, we will proceed with importing again, Marcos said. “It’s good that in our discussion, we observed that our rice imports are decreasing. However, in emergencies like this, we need to assess whether there is still a need for rice importation,” he said. The DA will send 111,873 bags of rice seeds, 14,426 bags of corn seeds, and 2,582 kilos of different vegetable seeds to areas hit by Egay to increase local production and support. The post DA admits rice supply tight appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DA buffer stock of rice sufficient—PBBM
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has enough buffer stock of rice amid the agricultural damage left by Super Typhoon Egay in Northern Luzon, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured on Tuesday. In a short video message, President Marcos said he met with DA leaders after Typhoon Egay hit Northern Luzon and caused about P1.94 billion worth of damage to agriculture. He said he discussed the effects of Typhoon Egay on the country's rice production and how to ensure there is enough rice. "As of now, it appears that the supply (of rice) is okay," Marcos said. On the other hand, the President said that they are still carefully looking at some "agricultural inputs" to ensure that the effects of "Egay" won't cause the price of rice on the market to go up. "We have already made a schedule on where we will source our production; where we will make local purchases; and if necessary, we will proceed with importing again," Marcos said. "It's good that in our discussion, we have observed that our rice imports are decreasing. However, in emergencies like this, we need to assess whether there is still a need for rice importation," he added. The DA will send 111,873 bags of rice seeds, 14,426 bags of corn seeds, and 2,582 kilograms of different vegetable seeds to areas hit by Egay to increase local rice production and production support. It also recommended to fast-track efforts for the distribution of readily available assistance to rice farmers, especially those in calamity-stricken areas, and ensure the availability of the Quick Response Fund for the immediate rehabilitation of affected areas to be augmented by credit assistance. One of the DA's suggestions is to buy available rice stocks right away at the lowest price possible to cover the 15-day buffer stock, as long as the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) and its rules and regulations are followed. The DA also said that families with less money should be able to get cheap rice through the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or the Food Stamp Program and that local government unit (LGU) resources should be used to respond to disasters. The post DA buffer stock of rice sufficient—PBBM appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DAR bolsters ARC dev’t program
The Department of Agrarian Reform announced over the weekend that it is strengthening its agrarian reform communities' (ARCs) development program by evaluating the framework and proposed programs for approval and integration. To achieve this goal, DAR has planned two batches of the "National Agrarian Reform Community Task Force (NARCTF) Deliberations on ARCs/ARC Clusters for Confirmation and Approval for 2023" to assess the proposed ARCs and ARC clusters. The first batch is scheduled from 7 to 11 August 2023, and the second batch will take place from 4 to 8 September 2023. DAR Undersecretary for Support Services, Atty. Milagros Isabel Cristobal, said the activity focuses on the level of development of potential ARCs and ARC clusters, taking primarily into account their social capital or organizational cohesion and human and financial resources. “We need to gauge their capacity, preparedness, and readiness to handle new responsibilities and obligations to ensure that they are up for the new challenges,” Cristobal said. So far, DAR has launched a total of 2,156 ARCs and 193 ARC clusters under its agrarian reform communities’ development program. On the other hand, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has confirmed and approved the applications of 96 ARCs. The ARC development strategy was adopted in 1993. It has been focusing on priority agrarian reform areas to maximize resource allocation, complementation, and mobilization for greater efficiency and impact taking into consideration the limited financial and material resources of the government. An ARC is a barangay or cluster of contiguous barangays within a municipality where the majority of the CARP-covered lands have been awarded to a critical mass of agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs). The ARC strategy applies the integrated area development approach where the ARBs and their communities are the primary focal points of development interventions. The post DAR bolsters ARC dev’t program appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Davao LGU extends help to collapsed bridge victims
DAVAO CITY — The local government of Davao City announced on Friday that its City Social Welfare and Development Office has reached out to the families of the victims of the collapsed bridge to extend assistance. CSWDO head Julie Dayaday said she already instructed the CSWDO Marilog District head to reach out to the families of the victims. “We provide psychological first aid and assess the need of the survivors and the family left behind,” Dayaday said. To recall, five workers died and two were injured after an under-construction bridge in Barangay Malamba, Marilog District, collapsed on 24 July. The Davao City Police Office identified the dead workers as Jimboy Liga, the boom truck operator; Elmer Sayson, a foreman; Rolando Abing, laborer and masons Jay Bangonan and Cris Napao. Those injured, on the other hand, were identified as Meljay Bero, a laborer and Jonathan Dispo, a mason. The City Engineer’s Office said they had started its investigation into the incident. Meantime, Daniel Dumandan Jr., District 3 head of CEO, said that a team from the CEO had visited the collapsed bridge on 25 July. “We made a site visit but we cannot yet confirm what the cause was, we are in the process of retrieving the bridge panels to know what caused the collapse,” Dumandan said. He added that since the depth of the area where the bridge fell was 26 meters, they have required the contractor to retrieve the debris to evaluate them. “We ask them to prioritize the lifting of the panels. According to the workers, it will take two to four days to retrieve the Bailey panels. It will take days because they have to cut it into four sections,” Dumandan said. He added that they have assigned a registered Civil Engineer to monitor the progress of the construction. The post Davao LGU extends help to collapsed bridge victims appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
World warming at record 0.2C per decade, scientists warn
Record-high greenhouse gas emissions and diminishing air pollution have caused an unparalleled acceleration in global warming, 50 top scientists warned Thursday in a sweeping climate science update. From 2013 to 2022, "human-induced warming has been increasing at an unprecedented rate of over 0.2 degrees Celsius per decade," they reported in a peer-reviewed study aimed at policymakers. Average annual emissions over the same period hit an all-time high of 54 billion tons of CO2 or its equivalent in other gases -- about 1,700 tons every second. World leaders will be confronted with the new data at the critical COP28 climate summit later this year in Dubai, where a "Global Stocktake" at the UN talks will assess progress toward the 2015 Paris Agreement's temperature goals. The findings would appear to close the door on capping global warming under the Paris treaty's more ambitious 1.5C target, long identified as a guard rail for a relatively climate-safe world, albeit one still roiled by severe impacts. "Even though we are not yet at 1.5C warming, the carbon budget" -- the amount of greenhouse gases humanity can emit without exceeding that limit -- "will likely be exhausted in only a few years," said lead author Piers Forster, a physics professor at the University of Leeds. That budget has shrunk by half since the UN's climate science advisory body, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), gathered data for its most recent benchmark report in 2021, according to the Forster and colleagues, many of whom were core IPCC contributors. Unintended consequences To have even a coin-toss chance of staying under the 1.5C threshold, emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other drivers of warming generated mostly by burning fossil fuels must not exceed 250 billion tons (Gt), they reported. Bettering the odds to two-thirds or four-fifths would reduce that carbon allowance to only 150 Gt and 100 Gt, respectively -- a two- or three-year lifeline at the current rate of emissions. Keeping the Paris temperature targets in play would require slashing CO2 pollution at least 40 percent by 2030, and eliminating it entirely by mid-century, the IPCC has calculated. Ironically, one of the big climate success stories of the last decade has inadvertently hastened the pace of global warming, the new data reveal. A gradual drop in the use of coal -- significantly more carbon intensive than oil or gas -- to produce power has slowed the increase in carbon emissions. But it has also reduced the air pollution that shields Earth from the full force of the Sun's rays. Particle pollution from all sources dampens warming by about half-a-degree Celsius, which means -- at least in the short term -- more of that heat will reach the planet's surface as the air becomes cleaner. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Earth System Science Data, the new study is the first in a series of periodic assessments that will help fill the gaps between IPCC reports, released on average every six years since 1988. Deadly heat "An annual update of key indicators of global change is critical in helping the international community and countries to keep the urgency of addressing the climate change crisis at the top of the agenda," said co-author and scientist Maisa Rojas Corradi, who is also the environment minister of Chile. Co-author Valerie Masson-Delmotte, a co-chair of the 2021 IPCC report, said the new data should be a "wake-up call" ahead of the COP28 summit, even if there is evidence that the increase in greenhouse gases has slowed. "The pace and scale of climate action is not sufficient to limit the escalation of climate related risks," she said. Researchers also reported a startling rise in temperature increases over land areas -- excluding oceans -- since 2000. "Land average annual maximum temperatures have warmed by more than half a degree Celsius in the last ten years (1.72C above preindustrial conditions) compared to the first decade of the millennium (1.22C)," the study reported. Longer and more intense heat waves will pose a life-and-death threat in the coming decades across large swathes of South and Southeast Asia, along with areas straddling the equator in Africa and Latin America, recent research has shown. The post World warming at record 0.2C per decade, scientists warn appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Fire hits Binondo building
A fire broke out in a commercial building in Binondo, Manila on Saturday morning. The blaze started at 10:30 a.m. on the 5th floor of the PAM building, located at Claro M. Recto, corner Sto. Cristo Street. The Bureau of Fire Protection reached second alarm, and was put under control by 11:45 a.m. and declared out by 12:27 p.m. There were no reported casualties, but the fire caused an estimated damage of P480,000. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. However, arson investigators are looking into the possibility that the fire was caused by an electrical fault or by a cooking accident. The fire has caused the closure of the PAM building for the time being, with the owners working to assess the damage and make repairs. Residents of Binondo and other parts of Metro Manila were urged to be vigilant and to take steps to prevent fires. The BFP handed some tips on how to prevent fires, including keeping flammable materials away from heat sources, and installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Building owners were encouraged to have a fire escape plan and to practice it regularly. “Be aware of the fire risks in your area and take steps to mitigate them,” the bureau said. The post Fire hits Binondo building appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
How ready are we to manage disasters?
A recent report from the World Meteorological Organization warned that global temperatures are expected to rise to record levels in the next five years, triggered by greenhouse gases and the recurring El Niño. With the current hot weather already a bane to many, and occasional thundershowers offering temporary relief, the scenario in the not-too-distant future looms as a threat more than a warning, as the chances of having the hottest days on record within five years appear to be a dead certain reality. “A warming El Niño is expected to develop in the coming months, and this will combine with human-induced climate change to push global temperatures into uncharted territory,” said WMO Secretary-General Pro. Peterri Taalas. “This will have far-reaching repercussions for health, food security, water management, and the environment. We need to be prepared.” Despite the grim announcement, Taalas offers a ray of hope. We still have time to prevent the inevitable from happening; he provides to soothe doomsayers. This is not an impossible situation and is not irreversible, he adds. Strengthening weather and climate services to protect people from extreme weather conditions and new greenhouse gas monitoring will be on top of the agenda of matters to be discussed during the forthcoming WMO Conference scheduled from 22 May to 2 June. For our part, how ready are we to handle disasters of this sort? Are we equipped to face or institute disaster-reduction/mitigation efforts? There has been a lot of discussion on making a paradigm shift from reactive to proactive in the matter of responding to disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and droughts, among others. The government and the private sector have stressed that responses should be immediate and efficient, and emergency relief immediately followed by the rebuilding of destroyed houses or infrastructure or rehabilitation and livelihoods restored to the affected victims. The World Conference on Disaster Reduction mapped out a framework from 2005-2015 that adopted “five priorities for action: 1. Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation; 2. Identify, assess and monitor disaster risks and enhance early warning; 3. Use knowledge, innovation, and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels; 4. Reduce the underlying risk factors; and 5. Strengthen disaster preparedness for effective response at all levels.” Considering that the Philippines ranks first in the world regarding risks associated with natural disasters and is “host” to an average of 20 typhoons annually, six of which are destructive according to a World Risk Index report, have we used these recommendations? Only a few years ago, five Northern Luzon town mayors were facing charges in the Office of the Ombudsman after they were found missing from their posts as Typhoon Ompong ravaged most parts of the islands, causing deaths and destruction in the aftermath. Many victims of past calamities continue to live in makeshift dwellings as they cannot rebuild their homes far from their workplaces and schools for their children. There is a never-ending line of displaced people seeking food or ayuda and a mad scramble for the same caused by disorderly or ill-maintained distribution systems. Donations are being ripped off and do not go to the intended beneficiaries. Instead of being disaster-prepared, we react as if these calamities are happening for the first time. In contrast, look at how neighboring Bangladesh, another developing nation in 6th place on the Global Risk Index, deals with the catastrophes that come their way. Its government has boosted community-focused risk reduction efforts, decentralized disaster management, developed partnerships, and enhanced community resilience by working together to reduce their vulnerability to the elements and participating in risk-reduction activities. Our local government executives should look up to their Bangladesh counterparts and learn a thing or two, reviewing their original mandates and responsibilities to their constituents. Old systems that did not work must be discarded or restructured according to the needs of the times. And the time to act is now before it’s too late. The post How ready are we to manage disasters? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PSEi slides on new Covid cases, ‘Ulysses’ aftermath
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