PAGASA: 33 areas under dangerous heat index classification on April 26
Thirty-three areas in the Philippines are expected to experience scorching temperatures of up to 47 degrees Celsius (°C) on Friday, state weather bureau PAGASA reported......»»
Finding hope in the search for the disappeared
“We will hold them accountable. The sun will rise tomorrow and there is hope. For as long as we are still together, with the families who are also with us, we are very inspired to continue the work.” The post Finding hope in the search for the disappeared appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
AEBC 7th Corporate Cup gets back into action on Friday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Architects & Engineers Basketball Club (AEBC) 7th Corporate Cup will resume its hardcourt action tomorrow, Friday, April 26, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus gymnasium. Six games will be featured on Friday and Saturday in both brackets A and B. READ MORE: CS4, Avantrac, Strato slay foes.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 25 due to hot weather
Some local government units have suspended their face-to-face classes or shifted to alternative modes of delivery on April 25 due to the threat of scorching heat......»»
Charting a course for energy security
Midway through the dry season, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already issued warnings of dangerously escalating heat indexes. Consequently, this forecast signals a looming surge in energy demand, posing a significant challenge for the country amid ongoing issues with power supply......»»
Angat Dam water level drop ‘alarming’
The National Water Resources Board will decide tomorrow if the supply of water to Metro Manila residents will be reduced as Angat Dam’s water level continues to decrease......»»
103 areas under state of calamity due to heat
A total of 103 cities and towns have been placed under a state of calamity because of El Niño, while the number of persons affected by the weather phenomenon has reached 2.1 million, according to Task Force El Niño spokesman and Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Joey Villarama......»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 24 due to hot weather
Some local government units (LGUs) announced suspension of in-person classes on Wednesday due to the threat of scorching heat......»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
Tastesetters Victors Night celebrates innovations in the F& B industry, reveals food trends forecast
Tastesetters believes that food is a work of art, which is why they have chosen the famed Yuchengco Museum to be the setting of the event. By putting together complex flavors and intricate plating techniques, gastronomic masterpieces were created to surprise and delight the senses......»»
Apo Whang-od naka-score uli, ‘likas na yaman’ ni Anjo Pertierra dinaklot
NAKA-SCORE na naman ang legendary mambabatok na si Apo Whang-od matapos mahipo ang “likas na yaman” ng TV host-athlete na si Anjo Pertierra. Ang “Unang Hirit” host at weather presenter ng GMA 7 ang latest addition sa mga lalaking “nadaklot” ni Apo Whang-od matapos magpa-tattoo sa kanya. Mismong si Anjo ang nagbandera ng kanyang mga.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 23 due to threat of scorching heat
The announcements from LGUs followed after state weather bureau Pagasa released its latest heat index bulletin which said the 25 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C......»»
Rain forecast, heat caution for Davao
THE state weather bureau announced on Sunday, April 21, that the entire regions of Davao and Caraga will experience slight to moderate rains due to a trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) persisting for 24 hours......»»
Singapore bank hikes Philippines inflation forecast
DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore raised its inflation forecast for the Philippines this year to 3.7 percent from 3.3 percent previously, a development which could prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep rates higher for longer......»»
Fair weather in Metro Cebu; El Niño to persist until May — Pagasa
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos will continue to experience the blazing summer heat this week. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) station in Mactan, Metro Cebu will have a generally fair weather in the next five days. “Padayon ta’ng makasinati og init ug igang nga panahon or generally fair weather.....»»
Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance
Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance.....»»
El Nino pattern costs Philippine agriculture over 68 mln USD
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached over 3.94 billion pesos (roughly 68 million U.S. dollars), official data released on Friday showed. According to the Department of Agriculture, 11 regions across the Southeast Asian country are reeling from the weather phenomenon, which has affected nearly 74,000 farmers and fisherfolk. More than 66,000 he.....»»
SAF to join Balikatan exercises
Commandos from the elite Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police will join the Balikatan military exercises with the US, which begin tomorrow......»»
DENR to launch Earth Day, Every Day campaign
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is set to launch tomorrow its “Earth Day, Every Day” project in a bid to mobilize the younger generations in curbing plastic pollution in the country......»»