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Pagasa: No cyclones expected in PH this weekend
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday that there won’t be any tropical cyclones within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this weekend. However, rain showers might occur in some areas because of two weather systems: the easterlies and northeast monsoon, also called amihan, which could get.....»»
Mikey Belmonte bags Water Warrior Award
Quezon City Councilor Belmonte was conferred the “Water Warrior Award for Advocacy Leadership” during the 2024 World Water Day Awards in recognition of his contributions as an active partner of Maynilad in championing access to safe water, reliable sanitation and environmental responsibility......»»
Syria: Abuses, Impunity in Turkish-Occupied Territories
(Beirut) - Trkiye bears responsibility for the serious abuses and potential war crimes committed by members of its own forces and local armed groups it supports in Turkish-occupied territories of northern Syria, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Kurdish residents have borne the bru.....»»
Pagasa: Less chance of tropical cyclone forming in March
MANILA, Philippines — Meteorologists from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) stated that there is a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming or entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this March. The likelihood of experiencing typhoons remains low this month, but it is still possible, said Benison Estareja, weather specialist from Pagasa,.....»»
FACT CHECK: No super typhoon expected in PH up until January 28
According to weather bureau PAGASA, no tropical cyclone is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility until the end of January.....»»
BSP seen defending peso at below 58:$1
The peso has been a “clear laggard” among Asian currencies against the dollar recently, which may prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to defend the local unit and keep it below the 58 to $1 level, according to British banking giant HSBC.....»»
Israel builds ‘cyber dome’ against Iran’s hackers
Israel’s Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. Now it is building a “cyber dome” to defend against online attacks, especially from arch foe Iran. “It is a silent war, one which is not visible,” said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate’s head of international cooperation. While Israel has fought.....»»
Suganob destroys Ishizawa to defend WBO Global title
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — A bloodied but triumphant Regie “Filipino Phenom” Suganob successfully defended his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Global light flyweight title against Japanese Kai Ishizawa via an eighth-round technical knockout (TKO) in the main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XV” on Tuesday, April 30, at the Holy Name University (HNU) gymnasium, here. The 26-year-old.....»»
BSP’s ample dollar reserves to keep peso at bay – Nomura
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is one of the central banks in the region that has enough dollar buffers to defend its currency against the greenback, according to Japanese investment bank Nomura......»»
Jayson Vayson to defend WBO regional belt in Japan on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Filipino ring warrior Jayson “Striker” Vayson is all set for his World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific light flyweight title defense against Japanese prospect Takeru Inoue at the Sumiyoshi Ward Centre in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, April 21. Both Vayson and Inoue passed the mandatory weigh-in on Saturday, April 20......»»
Why would the US defend the Philippines?
Relations between the United States and the Philippines have been in overdrive since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took power in June 2022, fuelled by China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. A key concern has been the South China Sea, where repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels near disputed reefs have raised fears of.....»»
China ‘cherry-picking facts’ to defend bullying, says PCG
China is “cherry-picking facts” to justify its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea, according to Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman for WPS concerns.....»»
All-out war – Obiena
World No. 2 pole vaulter EJ Obiena is well aware of the weight of responsibility of bringing home an Olympic gold medal......»»
REIN in inflation!
It didn’t take long for Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to take full command of the economic cluster as he assumed responsibility for keeping inflation numbers low. And Ralph even coined an acronym: REIN or Reduce Emerging Inflation Now......»»
Political prisoners wait an average of 4 years in jail while on trial
'There is a responsibility on the entire justice system to ensure that cases like these do not languish in prison,' says UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan.....»»
Only 1 tropical cyclone seen this month – PAGASA
No more than one tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine area of responsibility this month......»»
Everyone s responsibility: How Finland is raising a generation of environmental ‘experts’
Finland’s education system emphasizes the importance of sustainability from day one — literally as early as kindergarten. And thanks to recent initiatives, circular economy practices are being taught across levels and among working professionals, so that circularity is practiced in “widely different sectors in distinct and specific ways.".....»»
Liloan shooting: Municipal gov’t implements curfew
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A municipal-wide curfew was implemented in Liloan town in northern Cebu starting on Friday, May 10. With its implementation, town residents, especially the minors, were barred from loitering on the streets from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. of the next day. “As your Mayor, it is my foremost responsibility to safeguard.....»»
PAGASA monitoring first possible tropical cyclone this year
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring a formation of cloud clusters outside the Philippine area of responsibility that could develop into the country’s first tropical cyclone this year......»»
PVL tasked to handle Philippine women s volleyball team
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) sealed a landmark decision that bestows the Premiere Volleyball League (PVL) the responsibility to select the members, train and manage the women’s national team for international competitions......»»