1 dead, over 36,000 affected due to Aghon — NDRRMC
The NDRRMC on Tuesday reported that Typhoon Aghon (Ewiniar) has left one person dead and more than 36,000 affected......»»
DSWD Central Visayas field office aids families affected by floods, tension cracks
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office-7 (Central Visayas), continues to coordinate with concerned local government units (LGUs) in the region for the monitoring and provision of appropriate interventions to families affected by flooding incidents and other emergencies that occurred in the last quarter of 2023. On the flooding incidents […].....»»
Livelihood aid distributed to closed season-affected fishers
Livelihood aid distributed to closed season-affected fishers.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5
KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»
MGB Exec: Davao de Oro town landslide due to natural causes
MANILA, Philippines — The landslide in a Davao de Oro town mining village that left 27 people dead and 100 others missing was due to natural causes, an official from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) disclosed Saturday. MGB chief geologist Beverly Brebante cited persistent rains that occurred in the province since late January, terrain.....»»
Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo
A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»
Philippine agriculture loses over 103 mln USD due to El Nino
MANILA, May 9 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached 5.9 billion pesos (103 million U.S. dollars), Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos said Thursday. Marcos added that at least 3.6 million Filipinos across the country have been affected by the El Nino phenomenon. While the Philippines copes with the sweltering weather, the Southeast Asian cou.....»»
Man shot dead over quarrel
An employee of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) was allegedly shot dead by two security guards following a quarrel in Barangay Batino, Calamba in this province on Saturday afternoon......»»
Elderly woman loses over P700,000 to ‘budol-budol’ gang
Elderly woman loses over P700,000 to ‘budol-budol’ gang.....»»
HVI yields over P600,000 shabu in buy-bust in Dalaguete, Cebu
HVI yields over P600,000 shabu in buy-bust in Dalaguete, Cebu.....»»
3 nabbed, over P100,000 shabu seized in drug den raid in Cebu City barangay
3 nabbed, over P100,000 shabu seized in drug den raid in Cebu City barangay.....»»
Drought hits 900,000 families across the Philippines, with some children forced from school to help on farms
MANILA, 10 May 2024 -- A protracted drought across large swathes of the Philippines is impacting over 900,000 families[1] -- or over 3.7 million people - including some who have taken their children out of school to help deal with the economic im.....»»
1 arrested, over P100,000 illegal drugs seized
1 arrested, over P100,000 illegal drugs seized.....»»
DOH records over 1,000 pertussis cases in Q1
Cases of pertussis or whooping cough continue to increase with over 1,000 infections recorded since January, according to the Department of Health......»»
BFP: Over 3,000 fires recorded in first 2 months
More than 3,000 fires have been recorded in the first two months of the year, causing over P1.3 billion in damage, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)......»»
2 arrested over P600,000 worth of shabu in Iloilo City
2 arrested over P600,000 worth of shabu in Iloilo City.....»»
Pullman brand to enter Cebu in 2025 with over 1,000 rooms
Pullman brand to enter Cebu in 2025 with over 1,000 rooms.....»»
Over 100,000 firms suspended
Over 100,000 corporations have been suspended by the Securities and Exchange Commission for non-filing of reportorial requirements......»»
Over 1,000 couples tie knot in Caloocan, Valenzuela
Over 1,000 couples got married during a mass wedding organized by the local government of Caloocan on Wednesday as part of its 62nd cityhood anniversary......»»
Over 59,000 Indians acquired US citizenship in 2023, making up 6.7 pc of total new citizens: Report
Washington, DC [US], February 12 (ANI): Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, the annual progress report for 2023, released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated. According to the official report, nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens.....»»
Over 59,000 Indians acquired US citizenship in 2023, making up 6.7 pc of total new citizens: Report
Washington, DC [US], February 12 (ANI): Over 59,000 Indians were enlisted as bona fide US citizens in 2023, helping the country secure the second slot for the top source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, the annual progress report for 2023, released recently by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated. According to the official report, nearly 8.7 lakh foreign nationals became US citizens.....»»