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Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work

Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Death toll rises to 15 in Philippines amid flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides in the Davao Region of the Philippines have killed 15 people and injured five others, according to the country's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday. Source: CGTN.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Death toll in flooding, landslides in Philippines climbs to 15

MANILA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The death toll due to landslides and severe flooding in the Davao region in southern Philippines has climbed to 15, official data showed on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that 13 people died in Davao de Oro province and two in Davao City. The agency also said that at least five people were injured. The agency said over 83,000 fam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Death toll in flooding, landslides in Philippines climbs to 15

MANILA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The death toll due to landslides and severe flooding in the Davao region in southern Philippines has climbed to 15, official data showed on Sunday. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said that 13 people died in Davao de Oro province and two in Davao City. The agency also said that at least five people were injured. The agency said over 83,000 fam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

ACEN gets higher rating for climate change report

Ayala-owned ACEN Corp. has secured a “B” rating from environmental non-profit disclosure system CDP for its climate change disclosure, moving two levels up from last year’s rating......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

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GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change

GMA reveals inadequacy of government plan and budget for climate change.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people

Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Spring came early: February likely warmest on record amid climate change

While data has not been finalized, three scientists say that February is on track to have the highest global average temperature ever recorded for that month, thanks to climate change and the El Nino.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues

FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Media reports on week of disasters and climate issues

FLOODS, LANDSLIDES, a forest fire, drought - news this month presented a rather frightful state of the country.The climate crisis affects the Philippines quite severely given its location on the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. The country's ranking among the worst affected by extreme weather conditions has been directly experienced by Filipinos. Media included this necessary context in the continuous reporting.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

LGUs join 5-day climate change action plan training

LGUs join 5-day climate change action plan training.....»»

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Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues

Youth participation key to addressing climate change issues.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group

“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Marcos pushes Philippines-Australia partnership on climate change

President Marcos yesterday urged Australia to work with the Philippines on clean and renewable energy and measures aimed at addressing the effects of climate change that place food security and people’s livelihood at risk......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

SWS: Pinoys wary of climate change impact on mental health

Aside from its threat on physical health, climate change is acknowledged by a large majority of Filipinos as having a dangerous impact on mental health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DavSur town bears impact of climate change on tourism, welfare of residents

The tourism industry in the town of Sta. Cruz is significantly impacted by climate change, according to its tourism officer, Julius Paner......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DENR, LGUs told to focus on climate change mitigation

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources must come up with plans to enhance local efforts to mitigate climate change, according to President Marcos, who had described the problem as “the most pressing existential challenge of our time.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact

By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024