Ched-Davao: HEIs have sole discretion to adjust classes amid high temperatures
AN OFFICIAL from the Commission on Higher Education-Davao Region (Ched-Davao) said it is up to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to adjust their class schedule to address concerns about holding classes during extreme temperatures......»»
Classes in all levels in Davao City suspended Friday
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews 1 February) – Classes in all levels in Davao City will be suspended on Friday—third day in a row since Wednesday—due to heavy rains brought by the trough of the low pressure area. The city government here posted on its Facebook page at 7:34 p.m. Thursday Proclamation No. 6, Series of 2024, […].....»»
Metro Manila LGUs adjust working hours to ease traffic congestion
Metro Manila LGUs adjust working hours to ease traffic congestion.....»»
Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert
NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»
P3-M damage reported in school building fire
The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported a devastating fire at F. Bustamante National High School in Tibungco, Davao City, on January 14, causing an estimated P3 million in damages. The fire affected 14 rooms, with nine being totally damaged and one partially damaged. The Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao (BFP-Davao) struggled to contain the blaze, which lasted for two hours. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or houses affected despite the school's proximity to a residential area. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. This incident adds to a series of school fires in the region, with three state-owned schools destroyed in 2023. The BFP-Davao and Team Davao Rescue have responded to over 15 fire incidents in the first and second weeks of January 2024, indicating a significant increase compared to the same period in 2023......»»
Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat
CEBU CITY, Philippines — All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5 until further notice as the summer heat became risky for teachers and students to go out. Governor Gwendolyn Garcia on Friday issued a memorandum, directing local governments under the province’s jurisdiction to cancel all classes until further notice. READ MORE:.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, April 5. No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5, until further notice as the summer heat became risky for.....»»
PHOTO ESSAY: Waterworld in Carmen
CARMEN, Davao del Norte (MindaNews / 02 February) – Travel from Davao City to Tagum City and other parts of the Davao region, Agusan-Surigao and Manila was cut off Friday due to flooding in Barangay Tuganay. Tuganay connects Davao City with Tagum in Davao del Norte, from where one can proceed to Davao Oriental, Davao de […].....»»
Bangladesh: Searing temperatures sweep like fire across Asia Pacific, causing distress for millions
Kuala Lumpur / Yangon / Dhaka / GenevaAs scorching heatwaves sweep across the Asia Pacific region and countries hit record-breaking temperatures, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that millions of people including children, the elderly, outdoor labourers and individuals with low immunity and pre-existing conditions are at very high risk.Nati.....»»
LPA affects 394 families in Davao de Oro, Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— A total of 394 families or 1,411 individuals in the provinces of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental have been affected by the trough of the low pressure area (LPA) which brings in rains in several parts of Mindanao, according to the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-Davao. Franz […].....»»
SC orders judges to visit inmates amid extreme heat
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered judges to conduct jail visitations to check on the condition of inmates amid extremely high temperatures......»»
DepEd tells public schools to hold online classes from April 29 to 30
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has instructed public schools nationwide to shift to online classes from Monday (April 29) to Tuesday (April 30), due to the upcoming transport strike by Piston and amid the extreme heat. “In view of the latest heat index forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services.....»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Shear line damages P172-M worth of agri products, infra in Davao region
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 January) – The recent heavy rains brought by the shear line destroyed at least P172 million worth of agricultural products and infrastructure in the Davao region. Data from the Department of Agriculture – Davao region (DA-Davao) said the initial damage to palay, corn and other high-value crops reached P145.3 million. […].....»»
DSWD-Davao raises child feeding budget to P21
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has increased its budget for the Supplementary Feeding Program to P21 per child, up from the previous P15 allocation. Kyla Denise T. Pamat, a nutritionist dietician at DSWD-Davao, shared in a radio interview on Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on January 26, 2024, that the enhancement is a result of a budget insertion in 2023. The 13th cycle targets 122,400 children in Davao Region, with five local government units (LGUs) already initiating the feeding program, while others are in the procurement process. The program focuses on children aged two to four in child development centers and supervised neighborhood places, providing hot meals (rice and viand) for 80 days and alternative meals (pancake, nutribun, and fruit salad) for 40 days during the 120 feeding days. Additionally, selected LGUs with a prevalent number of underweight children receive milk feeding for the entire duration. The 12th cycle showed an 82.27 percent improvement in the weight of underweight children, reducing their number from 4,567 to 784 after the 120 feeding days. Pamat highlighted its alignment with Republic Act 11037, also known as the Masustansyang Pagkain Para sa Batang Pilipino Act, and encouraged LGUs, communities, and parents to support the program for continuous improvement......»»
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought
"Fishers also bear the brunt of the El Niño phenomenon. During drought, fish usually swim deeper than usual to seek cooler temperatures, making fishing more difficult and costly as we have to spend extra time and fuel." The post Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Light Rains
Pedestrians cross the street amid the light rains in Davao City on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the city is among the 10 coldest areas in the Philippines on Tuesday. Classes in all levels in Davao City were cancelled Tuesday due to the bad weather. MindaNews photo.....»»
Cebu temperatures to hit 40°C as scorching weather persists
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The searing heatwave continues in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province as temperatures are expected to soar and the maximum heat index is projected to peak at 40 degrees Celsius on Saturday, April 27. This forecast comes from the 24-hour weather outlook and extended forecast released by the Philippine.....»»
Businesses focus on worker safety as temperatures rise
Businesses focus on worker safety as temperatures rise.....»»
Brutally cold weather reaching deep into lower United States
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Arctic weather brought more misery to much of the United States on Saturday, especially for people unaccustomed to such bitter cold in places like Memphis, Tennessee, where residents were urged to boil water and some had no water at all after freezing temperatures broke water mains across the city. Temperatures weren’t expected.....»»