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DA-Davao urges LGUs to monitor areas vs El Niño impact
FOLLOWING the start of the drought season, which peaks in April, the Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) is encouraging the local government units (LGUs) in the region to conduct monitoring of their areas for the impact of El Niño......»»
Gold Race Series up
For Filipino cyclists, young and old, elite and average, all roads lead to the Sacobia River Bridge within the New Clark City in Pampanga for the opening leg of the Go For Gold Race Series on March 3......»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
DTI, TikTok to boost local MSMEs, expand market reach to rural areas
The Department of Trade and Industry is aiming to bolster support for micro, small, and medium enterprises in the Philippines and expand their market reach to provincial areas through a partnership with TikTok, one of the largest social media and e-commerce platforms......»»
Palace declares holidays in 11 areas
Malacañang has declared non-working holidays in 11 areas in the country to allow residents to commemorate their anniversaries and participate in local events......»»
46 areas in Philippines may experience dangerous heat — PAGASA
The following areas will be under “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 48°C: .....»»
Holidays declared in 3 Visayas Mindanao areas
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in three areas in the Visayas and Mindanao for the commemoration of their founding anniversaries and local festivals next month......»»
‘Dangerous’ heat indices expected in 28 areas on May 28
MANILA, Philippines — Even amid the presence of Typhoon Aghon, 28 areas are still forecast to reach “dangerous” level peak heat indices of above 42ºC (degrees Celsius), said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index forecast, the highest index is expected to reach 46ºC, specifically in.....»»
TD Aghon: Signal No. 1 in Metro Manila, other parts of Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Luzon including Metro Manila were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1 by the state weather bureau due to Tropical Depression Aghon. According to the 5:00 p.m. update of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the areas listed below may experience wind speeds of up to.....»»
Aghon now over Samar Sea, Signal No. 1 raised over 17 areas
State weather bureau PAGASA on Saturday morning placed a total of 17 areas in Luzon and Visayas under Signal Number 1 due to Tropical Depression Aghon......»»
Tropical Depression Aghon: Signal No.1 up in 12 areas
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Aghon has maintained its strength and the state weather agency raised Tropical Cyclone Signal No. 1 in 12 areas nationwide on Friday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said that Aghon was last seen 240 kilometers east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. In its latest advisory, Pagasa.....»»
Aghon strengthens, 18 areas now under Signal No. 1
More areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 due to Aghon as the tropical depression slightly strengthened, the state weather bureau said Friday......»»
Marcos hits past administrations for ‘inaction’ in Yolanda areas
The past two administrations had done “nothing” to rehabilitate areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
31 areas, including Metro Manila, to hit dangerous heat index on May 19
State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday......»»
38 areas could hit danger level heat index on May 18
A total of 38 areas nationwide are expected to fall under the "danger" heat index classification on Saturday, PAGASA said......»»
PAGASA: 37 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification
Several areas in the Philippines are expected to experience scorching temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius on Friday, state weather bureau PAGASA reported......»»
DA eyes untapped West Philippine Sea areas to boost fish production
The Department of Agriculture is eyeing to develop untapped areas in the West Philippine Sea to boost the country’s fish production and lessen dependence on importation, a ranking official said yesterday......»»
Holidays set in 7 Philippine areas
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in various areas in the country that are and will be celebrating their foundation days and festivals......»»
PAGASA: 36 areas under ‘dangerous’ heat index classification
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, it said that 36 areas in the country on Monday will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
31 areas, including Metro Manila, face dangerous heat index on May 12
State weather bureau PAGASA warned that the heat index in 31 areas across the country, including parts of Metro Manila, is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Sunday......»»