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Doubles champ Eala improves 63 spots in world tennis rankings
Fresh off winning her first professional doubles tennis title, Alex Eala jumped 63 spots in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) women’s doubles’ rankings......»»
Satellite tech vital in maritime security, disaster mitigation
Officials of the Philippine Navy, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources agreed that space-based technology, such as satellites, have been vital in strengthening maritime security and disaster mitigation in the country......»»
Lab Notes | El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure
Since disasters always include human components, there is nothing natural about it. Therefore, there is no such thing as a “natural” disaster; there was a human failure somewhere in how social, economic, and political systems were set up. The post Lab Notes | El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 6
MANILA -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 hectares of crop ar.....»»
Buyco-Ramil duo rules SUGBU doubles kegfest
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Senior keglers Geff Buyco and Chris Ramil tandemned in winning the Sugbuanon Bowlers United (SUGBU) Doubles Event Bowling Tournament on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the SM Seaside City Cebu Bowling Center. Buyco and Ramil finished the four-game doubles event competition with a total of 1,468 pinfalls against 13 other pairs.....»»
Eala, Semenistaja turn foes to friends in ITF Pune doubles finals march
Alex Eala finds a singles rival but a winning doubles partner in Latvian Darja Semenistaja, while Francis Casey Alcantara reaches the title round of another doubles event in India.....»»
English singer Louis Tomlinson naging ‘instant wife’ ang isang superfan
SA hindi inaasahang pangyayari, biglang nagkaroon ng “instant wife” si Louis Tomlinson, ang dating miyembro ng English boy band na “One Direction.” Paano nga ba nangyari ito? Aksidenteng napirmahan ni Louis ang ibinigay na marriage certificate ng isang superfan habang siya ay nagsasagawa ng world tour sa Jakarta noong nakaraang buwan. Burado na ang viral.....»»
El Nino costs Philippine agriculture up to 18.9 mln USD
MANILA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 h.....»»
DBM releases P900 million crop insurance funding
To cover the crop insurance premium of subsistence farmers and fisherfolk in the country, the Department of Budget and Management has released P4.5 billion and its corresponding Notice of Cash Allocation for the 1st Quarter of the year in the amount of P900 million to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp......»»
PDIC settles P614 million in deposit insurance claims
State-run Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. has settled P614 million in deposit insurance covering 15,796 accounts from padlock banks in 2023......»»
OCD welcomes partnership with Canada on disaster risk reduction
The Office of Civil Defense and officials of the Canadian embassy held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on OCD’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management on Dec. 21, 2023, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City......»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
Clark Aurora Festival partners with FWD to provide insurance to attendees
Aurora Music Festival Clark 2024 announced that FWD Life Insurance as its official partner providing insurance to its attendees......»»
Insurance commission OKs doubling of vehicular accident indemnity claims
The Insurance Commission has doubled the indemnity claims for vehicular accident victims as part of government efforts to improve overall insurance coverage in the country......»»
GSIS non-life insurance premiums hit record high P9.8 billion in 2023
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System saw its collection of non-life insurance premiums rise to an all-time high of P9.8 billion in 2023......»»
Why Insurance is Gonna be a Lifesaver for You
Ever stopped to think about how you’d handle life’s unexpected twists – health scares, accidents, or sudden home hassles? Well, that’s where insurance swoops in – your trusty sidekick for keeping your money secure. 1. Financial Safety Blanket Life can throw curveballs, right? Well, insurance is like wrapping yourself in a snug blanket. It’s there […].....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 24
MANILA -- Two people died after a fire gutted a crowded residential community in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, the city's disaster risk reduction and management office said Saturday. The Bureau of Fire Protection said the victims, a woman and her son, were trapped when flame engulfed their home and 20 other houses in the neighborhood on Friday night. (Philippines-Fire-Death) - - - - SINGAPORE --.....»»
Landslide death toll climbs to 98 in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in a mining town in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines on Feb. 6 has climbed to 98, a regional disaster prevention office said Saturday. The Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said rescuers continue to search for nine others who remained missing. Rocks, soil and debris triggered by days of rain slid from mount.....»»
Landslide death toll climbs to 98 in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in a mining town in Davao de Oro province in southern Philippines on Feb. 6 has climbed to 98, a regional disaster prevention office said Saturday. The Maco Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said rescuers continue to search for nine others who remained missing. Rocks, soil and debris triggered by days of rain slid from mount.....»»
34 injured as church floor collapses in Philippines
MANILA, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thirty-four people were injured after the second floor of a packed Roman Catholic Church in Bulacan province, north of Manila, collapsed on Wednesday, a disaster-response official said. Gina Ayson, head of the San Jose del Monte City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said the accident occurred in the morning as Catholics packed the church to celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ay.....»»