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US airlines cancel over 2,000 flights due to massive winter storm
Airlines in the United States canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday after a massive winter storm knocked out power and affected businesses in 12 states ahead of a likely brutal freeze over the weekend. A total of 2,058 flights were canceled and 5,846 flights were delayed as of 5.30 p.m. ET, according to flight-tracking.....»»
DSWD tackles peace initiatives with AFP
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) revealed that they have discussed cooperation and peace initiatives with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). DSWD Assistant Secretary Arnel Garcia said the meeting on Monday was to discuss the program that will cover members of non-state armed groups and victims of terrorism. “We have.....»»
DSWD refutes allegations on people’s initiative utilizing AICS program
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denied claims on Friday that its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was used to incentivize those who signed the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the AICS had rules and regulations in place to.....»»
DSWD-7 warns public over hacked Facebook page
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD-7) is urging the public, especially the netizens, to be careful when visiting their official Facebook page. In the announcement published by DSWD-7 on January 23, they assured that they had already taken the necessary actions over their hacked social media.....»»
Hope for more survivors from Baltimore bridge collapse fades
BALTIMORE – The coast guard announced on Wednesday that hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse has dimmed, and efforts have switched to searching for the bodies of the missing persons, as well as seeking more answers as to why a container ship crashed into the span. The coast guard announced on.....»»
Philippines rescues 45 survivors in landslide, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers in the Philippines have recovered 45 survivors from a landslide on Tuesday that buried estimated 86 persons in a mining town in Davao de Oro province in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said Wednesday. Rosa Ma. Cristina Rosete-Manuel, spokesperson for the military's Eastern Command, said that 41 more employees of a mining firm in the area are still unaccounted.....»»
Rescuers seek survivors as Davao de Oro landslide death toll climbs
(1st UPDATE) Provincial authorities say a child rescued Friday is in stable condition, raising hopes rescuers will find more survivors.....»»
Saksihan ang kakaibang adventure ng storm chasers sa movie na ‘Twisters’
MAKALIPAS ang halos tatlong dekada, isang panibagong adventure ang kaabang-abang sa muling pagbabalik ng 1996 disaster movie na “Twister.” Mapapanood na kasi sa big screen ang sequel ng pelikula ngayong taon! Pinamagatan itong “Twisters” na nakatakdang ipalabas sa darating na July 17. Kung aware kayo sa istorya ng original film, tungkol ito sa storm chasers.....»»
Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village
Storm surge destroys 80 houses in Zambo coastal village.....»»
JG Summit core profit soars in 2023
Core earnings of conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc. soared in 2023 following a significant turnaround in its airline business, with Cebu Pacific returning to full-year profit for the first time since the pandemic......»»
Photos: Explore the triplex built by Y2K preppers
A remote home in Wisconsin built by preppers for preppers has recently gained attention from a popular real estate TikTok account. The stone triplex, located.....»»
A tale of two cities
Leaving Manila before the New Year holiday was a breeze, specifically if you took the first flight out to ensure that flight delays have not built up yet and the rush hour morning traffic has not started......»»
Meralco powers core income higher by 11 percent to P10.1 billion in Q1
Pangilinan-led power firm Manila Electric Co. reported a consolidated core net income of P10.1 billion in the first quarter, up by 11 percent from P9 billion in the same period last year......»»
Apple Developing Strategy to Address EU Core Technology Fee Impact on Apps Going Viral
Apple recently made headlines with the announcement of a 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee that apps distributed using the new EU App Store business terms.....»»
Manila Water core income up 3-fourths to P9.6 billion
said its core income in 2023 expanded by three-fourths year-on-year to P9.6 billion on the back of higher consumer demand driven by better economic conditions......»»
Robinsons Retail core earnings slightly up in 2023
Core earnings of Gokongwei-owned Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. increased by 0.6 percent to P5.59 billion in 2023......»»
DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
Expired canned goods, poultry wastes unearthed in the farm of Palompon mayor
ORMOC CITY, Leyte —Tons of poultry wastes and expired canned goods, believed to be intended as donations for Yolanda victims, were unearthed from a farm in Palompon, Leyte, reportedly owned by the town’s mayor, Ramon Oñate. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 8 spearheaded the excavation of.....»»
Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda
Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»
Dwight Ramos says 12-man Gilas pool good for long-term chemistry
Gilas Pilipinas gunner Dwight Ramos welcomed the plan to keep a 12-man core for the next four years, saying it would build the team’s chemistry for years to come......»»