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Tropical storm ‘Jenny’ intensifies
State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Sunday announced that tropical storm “Jenny” has further intensified and may reach typhoon category in the next three days. PAGASA said that the center of “Jenny” was located 835 kilometers east of Central Luzon packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 105 kph while moving northwestward at 20 kph. Jenny is forecast to steadily gather strength and may become a severe tropical storm on Sunday and may reach typhoon category on Monday evening or on Tuesday. The state weather bureau also said that at present, Jenny is not directly affecting the country but due to the proximity of the track forecast to extreme Northern Luzon, “heavy rainfall may be experienced over Batanes, Babuyan Islands, and the northern portions of the mainland of Cagayan, Apayao and Ilocos Norte on Wednesday or Thursday.” The post Tropical storm ‘Jenny’ intensifies appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LPA enters PAR, develops into tropical depression ‘Jenny’
The low-pressure area tracked over the east of Central Luzon has entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and developed into Tropical Depression Jenny, the state weather bureau said Friday. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported that the LPA entered the country and developed into a tropical depression around 2 p.m. on Friday. PAGASA said TD Jenny is not directly affecting the country. However, it is expected to bring heavy rains over Batanes and Babuyan Islands in the next five days. PAGASA said TD Jenny may enhance the Southwest Monsoon or ‘habagat’ beginning on Sunday, resulting in possible occasional rains over the western portions of Central and Southern Luzon. The tropical depression is forecast to track generally westward or west-northwestward until Saturday before turning further north over the Philippine Sea east of Northern and Central Luzon. It will then be expected to have a close approach over the Batanes area by Wednesday. PAGASA sees the TD may landfall over Batanes-Babuyan or northeastern mainland Cagayan. Jenny is also expected to steadily intensify throughout the forecast period and may reach the tropical storm category tomorrow afternoon. It may be upgraded into a typhoon category by Wednesday during its close approach over the Batanes area. Jenny is currently moving westward at 20 kilometers per hour with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 55 kph. No tropical cyclone wind signal is currently hoisted. The post LPA enters PAR, develops into tropical depression ‘Jenny’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Habagat’ weakens
State weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Friday disclosed that most parts of the country may experience fair weather conditions this weekend as the southwest monsoon, or habagat begins to weaken. In its weather outlook, PAGASA said that warm and humid weather conditions may prevail due to the easterlies or warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, adding that the southwest monsoon may shift westward, leading to the prevalence of the easterlies. Meanwhile, the low-pressure area off north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes is expected to dissipate in the next 12 hours. However, PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio said habagat is still bringing rain, especially in areas in Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Although isolated downpours and thunderstorms are expected in some parts in the afternoon or at night, Aurelio said fair weather conditions will prevail across the country. Meanwhile, Zambales, Bataan, Palawan, Occidental Mindoro, Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and Caraga will experience overcast skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms due to habagat. The post ‘Habagat’ weakens appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LPA unlikely to turn into TD, expect thunderstorms for the next 3 days
The state weather bureau said the trough or extension of a low-pressure area inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility is unlikely to develop into a tropical depression, but it is expected to bring scattered rain showers and thunderstorms over the parts of the country in the next three days. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, said that most parts of the country, including Metro Manila will only experience isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. PAGASA weather specialist Grace Castañeda said there’s no other weather disturbance that has been monitored within the PAR. "We could expect better weather conditions in the coming days as we have not monitored any weather disturbance except the LPA which has a slim chance to develop into a storm," Castañeda said. However, any changes will be closely monitored, she added. The trough of LPA will be affecting the eastern portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon. While, scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will prevail over the Bicol, Aurora, and Quezon. Similar conditions will persist mainly in the western portions of Southern Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao, but caused by the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat” In particular, over Metro Manila, Mimaropa, the rest of Central Luzon, the rest of Calabarzon, La Union, Pangasinan, Benguet, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Soccsksargen. The LPA was last tracked over 610 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes, as of early Wednesday. Meanwhile, PAGASA warned that moderate to heavy at times brought about by the LPA’s trough and the southwest monsoon may cause flash floods and landslides in affected areas. The rest of the Philippines will only have isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. The post LPA unlikely to turn into TD, expect thunderstorms for the next 3 days appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Hanna destroys crops worth P1B
As if the rising inflation has not hit Filipinos hard enough, monsoon rains worsened by typhoon “Hanna” resulted in at least P1 billion in agricultural losses and P130 million in infrastructure damage. “Hanna” yesterday left the Philippine area of responsibility, but not before forcing the cancellation of classes in some Metro Manila cities and Northern Luzon municipalities. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the rains affected a total of 514,153 people from 140,101 families. At least two people were reported dead from the calamity. The NDRRMC said at least 502 houses were damaged in the Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas and the Cordillera Autonomous Region. As of press time, 24 roads and nine bridges remained closed to vehicular traffic with three areas still reeling from the loss of electricity, while one still had no water supply. Seventy-nine seaports canceled operations in Cagayan Valley, MIMAROPA and Western Visayas on Monday, stranding dozens of passengers. Authorities said all affected domestic flight routes had resumed travel. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture reported that crop and other agricultural product damage and losses totaled P1.07 billion, up from P898.4 million in the previous days. Taiwan, China The DA recorded production losses of 46,811 metric tons, affecting 42,333 hectares of agricultural land and 31,060 farmers. Rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock and poultry were among the commodities affected. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, “Hanna” will continue to strengthen the southwest monsoon, or habagat, in the next three days, while outside the PAR. “Hanna” will slowly move west-northwestward over the Taiwan Strait while gradually weakening. It is forecast to make landfall over the coast of Guangdong or Fujian, China tomorrow morning or afternoon as a severe tropical storm. PAGASA said rapid weakening will ensue as the tropical cyclone moves further inland over Guangdong late Wednesday or Thursday. The center of Hanna’s eye was 360 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, outside the PAR. It packed maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 165 kph while moving north-northwestward at 15 kph. The post Hanna destroys crops worth P1B appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Heavy rains ahead due to typhoon-enhanced ‘habagat’
The typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat" will continue to affect the western portion of Luzon in the next three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Monday. Typhoon Hanna, which exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, will continue to enhance "habagat", bringing a significant amount of rain to Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, La Union, Abra, Benguet, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Islands and Zambales. PAGASA warned that flooding and rain-induced landslides are expected under this weather condition. On Tuesday, the enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds, including the Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, the southern portion of Aurora, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Occidental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Kalayaan Islands, Camarines Provinces and most of Calabarzon. Gusty winds will prevail over the Batanes, Ilocos Norte, the western portion of Pangasinan and Kalayaan Islands on Wednesday. PAGASA said the Gale Warning is in effect for the seaboards of Northern Luzon, the western and southern seaboards of Luzon, and the western seaboard of Visaya due to the combined influence of "Hanna" (while outside PAR) and the enhanced southwest monsoon. PAGASA said it is also closely monitoring cloud formations that may develop into a low-pressure area. These cloud clusters are forming over the eastern section, it added. PAGASA said it is “not ruling out the possibility” that it will develop into an LPA in the next few days. The post Heavy rains ahead due to typhoon-enhanced ‘habagat’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Hanna’ intensifies; typhoon-enhanced ‘habagat’ brings heavy rains
Typhoon "Hanna" slightly intensifies as it accelerates west-northwestward towards the sea east of Taiwan while enhanced southwest monsoon or "habagat" will bring heavy rains over the western portion of Luzon in the next three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Saturday. PAGASA said the southwest monsoon currently enhanced by “Hanna” and two other typhoons, "Saola" (formerly "Goring") and Severe Tropical Storm “Kirogi”, will cause gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland/mountainous areas exposed to winds in Batanes, Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Aurora, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and the northern portion of Eastern Visayas until Saturday. Typhoon "Hanna" has already affected 112,384 families or 408,053 individuals residing in 1,445 barangays within the Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Central Luzon, and Cordillera Administrative Region. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported more than P421.19 million worth of damages in the agricultural sector, affecting some 10,196 farmers and fisherfolk operating in 18,470.25 hectares of crop areas. The estimated cost of damage to infrastructure amounting to P130,251,200 was reported in Region 2, MIMAROPA, Region 6, and CAR. The NDRRMC accounted for a total of 502 damaged houses in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and CAR with 25 roads and nine bridges remained not passable. Two areas in CALABARZON and Western Visayas are still experiencing water supply. There were 89 seaports that have canceled operations in Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Western Visayas amid the continuing inclement weather. Some 234 passengers have been stranded in CALABARZON and Western Visayas. The six domestic flights that have been affected have now resumed operations. NDRRMC said two municipalities have already declared under a state of calamity due to the cyclones and intensified southwest monsoon. The government said it has already provided a total of P17.68 million worth of assistance, which came in the form of family food packs, family kits, financial aid, and many more. Meanwhile, PAGASA said "Hanna" is forecast to move west-northwestward or westward while intensifying until it makes landfall along the east coast of southern Taiwan on late Sunday. "Hanna" is considerably weakening is expected as a result of crossing the rugged landmass of Taiwan. PAGASA said "Hanna" will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility and emerge over the Taiwan Strait around Monday morning or afternoon. Outside the PAR region, the weather disturbance is forecast to move erratically and may even become slow-moving or almost stationary over the Taiwan Strait while continuously weakening due to land interaction and an increasingly unfavorable environment. PAGASA forecast ‘Hanna’ will have weakened into a tropical depression by Wednesday or Thursday. It was last tracked over 455-kilometer east northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness of up to 160 kph while moving west-northwestward at 15 kph. The post ‘Hanna’ intensifies; typhoon-enhanced ‘habagat’ brings heavy rains appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Operation Listo in place for typhoon Goring – DILG
Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Sunday urged local chief executives in the Cagayan Valley Region and in other affected regions to be on their toes and carry out the necessary critical preparedness actions in accordance with the Department’s Operation Listo disaster preparedness manual, as Tropical Cyclone “Goring” is projected to become a super typhoon. Abalos at the same time, have already directed their office in Region 2 to activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Disaster Online Reporting and Monitoring System (DORMS) starting August 25 to ensure the adherence of local government units (LGUs) within their jurisdiction to Operation L!STO Disaster protocols. In a memorandum to concerned LGUs, the DILG urged them to convene their local disaster risk reduction and management councils (DRRMCs), conduct pre-disaster risk assessment for floods and other hazards, activate their barangay DRRMCs for early warning and monitoring of landslide zones, and assess the structural integrity of evacuation areas. “The safety of our people is primordial. Hence, affected LGUs must implement preemptive evacuation when necessary, prioritize the health and safety of all response personnel and evacuees, and preposition supplies and equipment,” Abalos said. LGUs were also reminded to continuously inform and advise affected communities of situation updates and intensify the use of social media platforms for public information, among others. Based on the latest weather advisory, “Goring”, which was estimated at 195 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, will further enhance the Southwest Monsoon affecting Central and Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Heavy to intense rains are expected in Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora. Moderate to heavy with at times intense rains are also expected in Batanes, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Quirino, and Apayao. Meanwhile, the DILG urged concerned LGUs to monitor and undertake necessary critical preparedness actions in 1,481 barangays from Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula which were identified by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to have high to very high susceptibility to floods and rain-induced landslides. The post Operation Listo in place for typhoon Goring – DILG appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DSWD on high alert status amid ‘Goring’
The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Sunday said its Field Office-2 (Cagayan Valley) continued to be on high alert status as Typhoon "Goring" intensified into a super typhoon, bringing heavy rains over the provinces of Cagayan and Isabela. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the latest report from Cagayan Valley Regional Director Lucia Alan indicated that 367 families or 1,219 individuals from 24 barangays in the two provinces were affected by ST Goring. “Of this number, 138 families or 468 individuals were displaced. There are also 26 open evacuation centers sheltering affected families in the whole Cagayan Valley Region,” Alan told the DSWD chief. Alan said the evacuees were mostly individuals residing in coastal areas. “We continue to be vigilant and on high alert status to extend assistance to the LGUs, “ Alan reported to Secretary Gatchalian. As of Saturday (26 August), more than 70,000 family food packs (FFPs) have been made available by the Cagayan Valley Field Office with over 40,000 already prepositioned to the LGUs, especially in coastal towns. As the typhoon continues to batter the region, Alan said the field office (FO) has not received reports of casualties, damaged houses, or stranded individuals, as of press time. The DSWD FO-2 has earlier prepositioned a total of 9,778 FFPs in the island province of Batanes broken down as follows: Basco (1,306 FFPs); Itbayat (1,322); Ivana (1,100); Mahatao (1,094); Sabtang (1,203); and Uyugan (1,167) for a total of 7,700 FFPs. An additional 2,078 food packs were also sent to the Batanes provincial capitol. Alan on Friday (25 August) reported to the Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG) that FO-2 has also prepositioned FFPs to Isabela province coastal municipalities of Divilacan with 1,000 boxes of FFPs; Maconacon with 154; and Palanan with 500. “For Calayan Island, we have prepositioned 2,900 FFPs while 150 FFPs were sent to Barangay Fuga of Aparri, Cagayan. An additional 1,246 food packs were also sent (by) boat to Isabela province,” Alan reported. Gatchalian on Thursday (24 August) ordered concerned DSWD regional directors to beef up their stockpile of food packs in anticipation of TS Goring. The post DSWD on high alert status amid ‘Goring’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: Goring intensifies, another cyclone seen near PAR
Tropical storm “Goring” (Saola) continues to intensify as it moves southwestward of the country, while another cyclone has been monitored near the Philippine area of responsibility. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said “Goring” will affect Batanes, Babuyan Islands and mainland Cagayan, Isabela, the northern portion of Aurora and the Ilocos provinces until Monday noon, with forecast rainfall generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. PAGASA warned that flooding and rain-induced landslides are possible, especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that have experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days. The southwest monsoon or "habagat" will be enhanced by “Goring”, bringing occasional rains over the western portions of Central Luzon and Southern Luzon beginning tomorrow and over the western portion of Visayas beginning on Sunday. The "Goring"-enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring gusty conditions over the following areas not under any Wind Signal, especially in coastal and upland or mountainous areas exposed to winds: Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Dinagat Islands and most of MIMAROPA and Visayas on Saturday. Aurora, Bataan, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Visayas, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte will still be affected on Sunday. PAGASA said a Coastal Gale Warning is in effect for the coastal waters of Batanes, Babuyan and the northern coast of mainland Cagayan due to strong winds associated with “Goring”, which may cause sea travel to be risky for certain types or tonnage of vessels. Meanwhile, “Goring” is forecast to move south southwestward or southward over the waters east of Northern Luzon until Saturday evening. Then it turns generally south or southeastward for the rest of tomorrow through Sunday afternoon. Afterward, the tropical cyclone will loop northward before turning to the northwest on Tuesday towards Luzon Strait. PAGASA said “Goring” is forecast to rapidly intensify and may reach typhoon category by Saturday. The center of “Goring” was estimated based on all available data at 225 km east southeast of Basco, Batanes, or 270 kilometers east of Calayan, Cagayan, and moving slowly toward southwestward with maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 remains hoisted over Batanes, the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island), the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca) and northeastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan). PAGASA likewise said another tropical cyclone has been spotted outside PAR, with the international name Tropical Storm “Damrey”. It was estimated at 3,065 kilometers east of Northern Luzon. “Damrey” is packing 65 kph winds and gusts of up to 80 kph as it moves toward east northeast at 35 km/h. The post PAGASA: Goring intensifies, another cyclone seen near PAR appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: Northern Luzon due to LPA trough off Japan
The trough of a low-pressure area off Japan will bring rains over extreme northern Luzon, particularly in Batanes, according to the latest weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. Weather specialist Rhea Torres said no LPA has so far been monitored inside the Philippine area of responsibility that will directly affect the country. Southwest monsoon or "habagat" will dominate the weather system bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the Western Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Caraga, and Palawan (Kalayaan Islands). PAGASA warned of possible flooding and landslides during moderate with at times heavy rains. While Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience hot and humid weather but there are still chances of isolated rains due to the Southwest Monsoon or the Localized Thunderstorm. PAGASA observed a few cloud clusters east of northern Luzon and Mindanao and over the West Philippine Sea. It said the cloud clusters appear to have a low chance of developing into tropical cyclones. No gale warning is hoisted throughout the country. The post PAGASA: Northern Luzon due to LPA trough off Japan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: No LPA but ‘habagat’ to bring gloomy weather
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Monday said no weather disturbance has so far been monitored, but gloomy weather is still expected in some areas of the country due to the southwest monsoon or "habagat". PAGASA said it has not seen any low-pressure area inside or outside of the Philippine area of responsibility that may affect the country’s weather in the next few days. The southwest monsoon or "habagat" will be affecting mostly the southern portion of the country, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rain showers over Palawan, the Bicol Region, Visayas and Mindanao. Most areas in Luzon will experience hot weather, with localized rain showers and thunderstorms during the evening. PAGASA said monsoon rains have caused flooding and erosion in areas like Calbayog City, Samar over the weekend. Local authorities on Sunday said the overflowing of rivers brought severe flooding to low-lying barangays such as Danao, Acedillo and Bontay. PAGASA said that moderate to heavy rain showers with lightning and strong winds also hit Zambales, Cavite, Rizal and Quezon, while moderate to heavy rains affected Parañaque, Taguig, Las Piñas, Manila, Quezon City and San Juan in Metro Manila, and Morong in Bataan on Monday morning. Meanwhile, PAGASA has forecast that southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms today until Friday next week, or from 11 to 18 August. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy skies with isolated rains and thunderstorms in the afternoons or evenings during the forecast period. The southwest monsoon carries warm moist winds from the southwest, causing rains over the western portion of the country from May to September. The post PAGASA: No LPA but ‘habagat’ to bring gloomy weather appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DTI R2 brings Cagayan Valley’s Padday na Lima trade fair back to the metro
Consistent in its pursuit to be a major supplier of minimally processed food and institutionally packed goods, the Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair of the Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 successfully returned to Metro Manila on 7 August 2023, opening in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, after being held locally in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, for three consecutive years due to the pandemic. DTI Undersecretary for Regional Operations Group Blesila A. Lantayona underlined the agency's efforts to intensify its programs and services and upgrade and upskill MSMEs, and expressed his support and excitement at seeing Cagayan Valley’s offerings back to the metropolis. Mayor Rufino B. Biazon, represented byVice Mayor Artemio Simundac, welcomed guests and participants on behalf of Muntinlupa City, and emphasized the city’s support and appreciation for this regional endeavor, especially Cagayan Valley's choice of their city as the venue for the fair. Dubbed the biggest marketing platform in Cagayan Valley, the weeklong fair brings together top institutional buyers, over 100 local MSMEs and farmers, media industry professionals and NCR-based consumers. Under the theme “Bringing the Flavors and Colors of Cagayan Valley Back to the Metro” and led by DTI Region 2 Regional Director Leah Pulido Ocampo, Padday na Lima showcases the region’s craftsmanship, culture and tastes. This year's edition highlights tourism exhibitions, investment opportunities, new product innovations, business-to-business matching and media experience tours. Mayani co-founder and CEO JT Solis, DeliverE co-founder Pierre Curay, Batanes Governor Marilou Cayco, Nueva Vizcaya Vice Governor Eufemia Dacayo and Quirino Provincial Administrator Carmelita B. Jimenez graced the launch. Artisanal handcrafted products displayed in the fair are also available online through the Padday na Lima webshop at paddaynalima.com, where NCR-based consumers can conveniently place their orders in the comfort of their homes. DTI invites all the mall goers, buyers, resellers, institutional buyers and manufacturers to take advantage of the bounty of Cagayan Valley and support local MSMEs by visiting the fair at Carousel Court, Upper Ground Floor, West Wing, Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City until 13 August 2023. The post DTI R2 brings Cagayan Valley’s Padday na Lima trade fair back to the metro appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kuya Bong drills integrity, leadership on Malabon grads
During the 28th commencement exercises of the City of Malabon University on Friday, 28 July, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go stressed the qualities of malasakit (concern), integrity and leadership as guiding principles for future undertakings. “Your time at the City of Malabon University has not only equipped you with the academic proficiency required for your chosen fields, but it has also molded you into well-rounded individuals who possess the virtues of compassion, integrity, and leadership,” he said to the graduating class. As the graduates prepare to enter a world of limitless possibilities, Go reminded them of their critical role: “Graduates, you are not merely leaders of tomorrow; you are leaders of today.” He also emphasized the importance of their prospective contributions and distinctive perspectives in a variety of fields, including business, science, the arts, and public service. The senator also challenged students to take advantage of every chance to positively impact others, noting that success is determined not only by personal accomplishments but also by the communities inspired and lives affected. Go’s statements also demonstrated his dedication to public service, even in the face of peril. He recalled traveling to the most remote parts of the country, including Basilan, Batanes and Jolo, to respond to disasters and emergencies. He emphasized his commitment to working for improved access to high-quality education. He stated that the Duterte administration made the enactment of Republic Act 10931, commonly known as the “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act,” a law that exempts qualifying college students from paying tuition and other school expenses, a top priority. He also mentioned the approval of RA 11470 by the last Congress, which resulted in the founding of the National Academy of Sports, which provides world-class training and education to qualified student-athletes. Go, head of the Senate Committee on Health, spoke about his health initiatives, including RA 11463, the Malasakit Centers Act, which aimed to increase access to medical assistance programs. Go urged anyone in need of medical attention to visit any of Metro Manila’s Malasakit Centers, particularly those at the Ospital ng Malabon and San Lorenzo Ruiz General Hospital. The Malasakit Center aims to make medical assistance programs more accessible by bringing together all relevant agencies, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Department of Health, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, under one roof. Along with this, Go mentioned the recent passage in Congress of the Regional Specialty Centers Bill, which he supported as one of the authors in the Senate. The bill, which is pending the President’s signature, intends to make specialty health services available in all regions of the Philippines. Go announced the construction of three Super Health Centers in Malabon, which will improve local health facilities. Database management, out-patient, childbirth, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: X-ray and ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit are some of the basic services provided by SHCs. Eye, ear, nose, and throat services, oncology facilities, physical therapy and rehabilitation institutes, and telemedicine are all provided. The senator expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the City of Malabon University, while also praising its dedication to providing outstanding education and fostering graduates who will mold the future. He reminded students that education is a lifelong path of discovery, self-discovery, and progress, and he encouraged them to embrace it with open hearts and minds. During the event, Go and his crew presented tokens, such as gift packs and pencils, to 666 graduating students, with a special emphasis on those who received honors. He also commended local politicians for their dedicated commitment to the community, particularly Malabon City Mayor Jeannie Sandoval and Vice Mayor Bernard dela Cruz. The post Kuya Bong drills integrity, leadership on Malabon grads appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NDRRMC: 5 died, over 328K people affected by Typhoon Egay
At least five people reportedly died as Typhoon Egay battered the northern Philippines, affecting 328,356 people or 89,639 families, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported Thursday. In its latest situational report, NDRRMC said at least 4 individuals were reported died in the Cordillera region, while the other one was a resident of the Calabarzon region. In a televised public briefing, NDRRMC deputy spokesperson Diego Mariano said the four deaths were recorded after a landslide hit their houses in Buguias town, Benguet. Authorities confirmed that the fatalities were a mother and her 3 children. Meanwhile, Office of Civil Defense spokesperson Edgar Posadas said one reported death in Ilocos Sur is also being validated by the authorities. Typhoon Egay’s aftermath was felt throughout the 11 regions of the country, with some 26,697 residents from Luzon being forced to evacuate. They are currently staying in 306 activated temporary shelters. The Department of Agriculture on Thursday reported that damage and losses to agriculture due to Typhoon Egay have been estimated at P53.1 million, with 2,303 farmers affected—reflecting a production loss of 1,871 metric tons. The state weather bureau PAGASA said Typhoon Egay is now out of the Philippine area of responsibility. The typhoon exit PAR at 8 a.m. and was on its way to the Taiwan Strait and China. Egay was last tracked over 255 kilometers west of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour near the center and 185 kph gusts. The post NDRRMC: 5 died, over 328K people affected by Typhoon Egay appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Egay’ maintains strength, makes second landfall over Dalupiri island in Cagayan
Typhoon Egay retained its strength as it made its second landfall over Dalupiri Island in Aparri, Cagayan according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday, 26 July. Egay made its first landfall over Fuga Island in Aparri, Cagayan earlier today. Pagasa weather specialist Loriedin De La Cruz-Galicia said in the state weather bureau's 11:00 a.m. advisory said Egay is currently affecting most parts of Northern Luzon while a low-pressure area has been found in the eastern Northeastern portion of Mindanao outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. "'Yung natitirang bahagi ng Central Luzon at Southern Luzon ay nakakaranas pa rin po ng mga pag-ulan na dulot naman ng outer rain bands ni Typhoon Egay at maging ng Southwest Monsoon o habagat," De La Cruz-Galicia said. Meanwhile, De La Cruz-Galicia said that since the LPA is still far away, its development is still uncertain. Egay is highly likely to exit PAR within 24 to 48 hours according to Pagasa. Meanwhile, Signal No. 4 is still raised over the northern portion of Cagayan including Babuyan Islands, the northern portion of Apayao, and the northern portion of Ilocos Norte. Signal No. 3 is still raised over Batanes, the rest of Cagayan, the rest of Apayao, the northern portion of Kalinga, the northern portion of Abra, the rest of Ilocos Norte, and the northern portion of Ilocos Sur. Meanwhile, Isabela, the rest of Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, the rest of Abra, the rest of Ilocos Sur, La Union, and the northern and western portions of Pangasinan is under Signal No. 2. Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, the rest of Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Zambales, Bataan, Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, the northern portion of Batangas, the northern and central portion of Quezon including Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, the northern portion of Camarines Sur is under Signal no. 1. The post ‘Egay’ maintains strength, makes second landfall over Dalupiri island in Cagayan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Monsoon rains trail outgoing Betty
While Typhoon Betty is slowly moving out of the Philippine area of responsibility, Batanes and Cagayan are expected to experience rains and gusty winds, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Wednesday. “At 3 a.m. today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "Betty" was estimated based on all available data at 320 kilometers east of Itbayat, Batanes with maximum sustained winds of 120 km per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 150 kph,” said its bulletin. “It is moving North Northwestward slowly. southwest monsoon affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao,” it added. Metro Manila will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms partially due to Betty and the southwest monsoon. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms because of the southwest monsoon. The post Monsoon rains trail outgoing Betty appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cabinet shake-up looms (2)
The energy sector is also in dire straits. Just yesterday, five power plants shut down affecting the Luzon power grid that brought brownouts to many areas. The telecommunications in the country, instead of improving, has deteriorated. The use of laptops and cellular phones has been an ordeal and vexing. Lines are suddenly cut off in the middle of conversations, connecting or reconnecting is exasperating. The hotline that will give access to the office of the President over complaints by the citizens on the abuses and inaction by government officials and employees appears not to be efficiently operating. Either the hotline telephones are just constantly ringing with no one attending to them or inaccessible, to the consternation and frustration of callers seeking government response and action. In a recent convention of government personnel in Davao, a department secretary was the target of biting criticisms owing to his delayed attendance because he gave more priority to his playing golf. The irate attendees talked about his arrival with wailing sirens and a fleet of police security and staff, his demand to wear a bulletproof vest, and his outrageous self-entitlement demeanor. There are saving graces, however, in other areas like the field of education, social welfare, agrarian, tourism, housing and health. The vice-president and concurrent Education Secretary Sara Duterte, as expected, has introduced programs geared toward streamlining its services to the teachers and the students. She has undertaken measures to improve not only the quality of education but the safety of the students as well. She has endeavored to respond to the needs of the teachers and made sure that the school buildings and facilities are ready for the students and the school supplies sufficiently adequate and readily available to them. The Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian has brought to the office his vast experience as a multi-awarded Mayor of Valenzuela to provide social services for the welfare of those in the vortex of poverty, victims of calamities, and natural disasters. He made sure that the government is well-equipped with food packages, relief goods, clothes, and medicines even before the disaster struck. He has made innovations to deliver the services promptly. efficiently and adequately. The Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, without fanfare and minus the glare of publicity, has implemented the law on land reform bringing joy to the landless who have been neglected for years. He has continued the policy of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to distribute idle government lands to the poor without the bureaucratic red tape and the corruption that characterized the grant and distribution of those land-reformed areas. Tourism Secretary Cristina Garcia-Frasco, a firm believer in the tourism industry as a driver of economic growth, has embarked on resting programs and policies to attract more tourists. Pursuant to the administration’s policy of ensuring connectivity and accessibility with other countries, she has engaged in route development with her counterparts. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Secretary Jose “Jerry” Acuzar, with his rich background in real estate business and development, has not disappointed the expectations of those who admire his crown jewel development of Las Casas Resort in Bataan that transport anybody who goes there to the beautiful Spanish era of yesteryears of grandiose and magnificent houses. He has improved the human settlements and policies commenced by the Duterte administration. He is currently putting up housing units for those without decent dwellings for their families following the ambitious project of PBBM to provide comfortable housing to more than a million house-deprived Filipinos. Officer-in-Charge of the Department of Health, Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, continues with her competent work as Health Undersecretary under the previous leadership. She has strictly implemented the health protocols that were established to contain the dreaded Covid-19 and relaxing them when circumstances so permit but maintaining the minimum necessaries to prevent its spread and is succeeding judging from the apparent return to normalcy of people’s daily activities. In the coming appointment or replacement of Cabinet officials, PBBM certainly will be guided by the performance or the lack of it of the heads of the government entities. With the looming Cabinet shake-up, there is wisdom in the observation that members of the Cabinet should not be politicians or current elected officials. Politicians will always be aiming for higher positions and will be using their offices as springboards to reach their lofty ambitions hence they will be playing politics. Sadly, in the performance of their duties, their personal interest prevails over national interest. This was so evident in the past as well as in the present. Those who want to be appointed are constantly and shamelessly engage in sucking activities with the present dispensation. They are the piranhas that should be avoided for they will only bring ruin and embarrassment to the appointing power. The President must be spared and shielded from these scoundrels. The post Cabinet shake-up looms (2) appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAGASA: Extreme N. Luzon rainy; Metro Manila cloudy
Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday, but extreme north Luzon will experience easterlies with rains. A frontal system is seen affecting Batanes and Babuyan Islands which will have cloudy skies with rains, with the possibility of flash floods or landslides, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with localized thunderstorms with flash floods or landslides possibly occurring. Still, the heat index forecast for the National Capital Region is a minimum of 42 degrees Celsius to 43 degrees Celsius. The highest heat index is predicted in Catarman, Northern Samar at 44 degrees Celsius. The heat index is the measure of discomfort felt due to humidity and actual air temperature. The post PAGASA: Extreme N. Luzon rainy; Metro Manila cloudy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Kids — and parents — learn about teenage pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy has been a persistent problem affecting young people across the world. Poverty, lack of education and cultural beliefs that do not value reproductive health education are among the many reasons for the problem. In collaboration with the Philippine Pediatric Society-Eastern Visayas Chapter, the Tzu Chi Foundation recently held a session on teenage pregnancy. This month’s humanities class of Tzu Chi Ormoc was all about “Project TeenSpired: Advocacy Against Teenage Pregnancy.” The project saw the gymnasium of St. Peter’s College of Ormoc on 16 April 16 packed with an estimated 200 attendees. During the session, not only the children, but also the parents, were taught about the risks and effects of early pregnancy, as well as how to make the right choices in life. “Life is the product of the choices that you’ve made.” said Dr. Mary Grace Uy, National Chair for the Advocacy Against Teenage Pregnancy,“ who lauded the importance of the project. [gallery columns="4" size="full" ids="122971,122970,122969,122968"] “We envision that as they come and attend Project TeenSpired, their minds and hearts will be opened, and they will learn the value of family and the importance of preparing for their future,” Uy added. Rachel, one of those who attended, said: “This activity has a significant impact on us. I learned a lot about the risks of becoming pregnant at a young age and how it affects not just us but also those around us. It helps us open our minds and become more mindful of the things that we will be doing in the future.” Tzu Chi expressed its gratitude to the Philippine Pediatric Society for bringing their advocacy against teenage pregnancy for the first time to Ormoc, and empowering young people with knowledge, skills and access to reproductive health services. It also extended its gratitude to the contributors and volunteers who made the activity possible by giving cash and goods. [gallery size="full" ids="122972,122973,122971"] The post Kids — and parents — learn about teenage pregnancy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»