Benitez presents top 3 projects in Western Visayas to PBBM
Benitez presents top 3 projects in Western Visayas to PBBM.....»»
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Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say.....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Alleged female NPA leader in Western Mindanao killed in Zamboanga Sur
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – An alleged senior leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Western Mindanao was killed during a clash with soldiers in Dumingang, Zamboanga del Sur Tuesday morning, February 27. Maj. Gen. Gabriel C. Viray III, Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division commander, identified the slain NPA official as […].....»»
WHO sounds alarm over rising measles cases in Western Pacific region
MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed alarm over a 255 percent increase in measles cases in 2023 from a year earlier in the Western Pacific Region due to gaps in vaccination coverage, disease surveillance, and travel of people from countries experiencing outbreaks. The UN health agency said the region recorded 5,044 cases in 2023, higher than that in 2021 and 2022 co.....»»
Putin: Sending Western troops to Ukraine risks global nuclear war
Putin: Sending Western troops to Ukraine risks global nuclear war.....»»
WHO appoints new Western Pacific regional director
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) executive board on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Saia Ma'u Piukala as the next WHO regional director for the Western Pacific region. The WHO regional office in Manila said Piukala's plan for his first 100 days in office includes visiting many of the 37 countries and areas in the region, engaging with governments and other stakeholders, listen.....»»
Western Australia in ‘extreme’ heatwave, raising bush fire risk
SYDNEY — Parts of Western Australia were gripped by an “extreme” heatwave on Saturday, raising the risk of bushfires in the vast state, the nation’s weather forecaster said. The Bureau of Meteorology had an “extreme heat-wave warning” in place on Saturday for the remote Pilbara and Gascoyne areas of Australia’s largest state, warning temperatures there.....»»
NBA: Denver back on top as Porter shines in Miami win
Michael Porter Jr. scored 25 points as reigning NBA champions the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 100-88 on Wednesday to reclaim top spot in the Western Conference standings. A low-scoring clash between last year’s NBA Finals rivals saw Denver lead for most of the first half before the Heat edge ahead with a third-quarter.....»»
Mga klase sinuspinde sa tindi ng init
Maraming eskuwelahan sa Western Visayas ang nagsuspinde ng face-to-face classes dahil sa naranasang tindi ng init nitong Lunes. The post Mga klase sinuspinde sa tindi ng init first appeared on Abante......»»
P10.54 million shabu seized in Iloilo
At least 1.55 kilos of shabu with an estimated street value of P10.54 million were recovered in stings in Iloilo City on Thursday, Western Visayas police director Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky said......»»
El Niño damage to agriculture sector hits P357.4 million
The damage the El Niño phenomenon brought to the agriculture sector in four regions alone – Ilocos, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula – has already ballooned to P357.4 million, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
El Niño agriculture damage reaches P151.3 million
Damage to agriculture due to El Niño in Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula has reached P151.3 million, with 3,291 hectares of agricultural land affected, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’
The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»
It’s about time
On Jan. 2, 2024, a day after New Year’s Day, Western Visayas was plunged into total darkness due to a widespread power outage that adversely affected the entire Panay Island and portions of Negros Island......»»
Philippine Grid Code strictly followed, NGCP insists
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines maintained that it “simply followed” the protocols set by the Energy Regulatory Commission in responding to the multiple plant shutdowns in Panay on Jan. 2 that led to a widespread blackout in Western Visayas......»»
Senate panel ready to review NGCP franchise
Following the massive power outage that struck Panay Island and other parts of Western Visayas on Jan. 2, another Senate panel is ready to conduct a probe into the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines franchise......»»
Prime Infrastructure projects certified of national significance
Two pump storage projects of Razon-owned Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. (Prime Infra) have been named energy projects of national significance because of their potential contribution to the country’s energy security, according to the Department of Energy......»»
Cebu City sets 14 road opening, widening projects worth P3.8B
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City government is set to implement 14 road opening and widening projects this year in a bid to ease traffic. Engr. Miralex Toribio, acting assistant city engineer of the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW), disclosed that around P3.8 billion worth of road opening and widening projects.....»»
DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»
Agencies pledge P6.3B projects for Lapu-Lapu City at CDC
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City residents can expect more projects and programs next year, including road repairs, drainage projects, and health-related programs. During the City Development Council (CDC) full council meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) pledged P5.385 billion for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. The amount.....»»