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Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12
Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»
OCD welcomes partnership with Canada on disaster risk reduction
The Office of Civil Defense and officials of the Canadian embassy held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on OCD’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management on Dec. 21, 2023, at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City......»»
Defense, disaster reduction efforts highlight OCD s Canadian partnership
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Embassy of Canada officials held a dialogue on areas of cooperation, focusing on the former’s priority programs in civil defense and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM)......»»
Marcos activates new disaster command center
President Marcos activated yesterday the Disaster Response Command Centerof the Department of Social Welfare and Development to speed up relief operations during calamities......»»
Philippine eyes rice deal with Cambodia
The Philippines is eyeing a possible rice supply deal with Cambodia as it braces for the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on its food supply......»»
After sexual abuse testimonies, Senate probe on Quiboloy braces for more witnesses
A damning Senate probe reveals in detail how preacher Apollo Quiboloy and his church twisted religion to abuse women.....»»
The joy of reading
As the first typhoon of the year brought heavy rain in Metro Manila, I went late Sunday night to the Big Bad Wolf Books sale......»»
Super typhoon victim from Dinagat Islands joins climate litigation vs. French oil giant
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 23 May) – A victim of Super Typhoon Odette in December 2021 (international name: Rai) from Dinagat Islands has joined seven other plaintiffs from different countries and three non-government organizations (NGO) in a criminal case filed against the French oil giant TotalEnergies on Tuesday, May 21. Frank Nicol Marba, 29, from Barangay […].....»»
5 people reported dead due to Typhoon Aghon
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) has left five people dead, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said on Monday. Of these fatalities, OCD said four were from Calabarzon and the other one was from Northern Mindanao. Seven people were also found to be injured due to the typhoon. Aghon tore off roofs,.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for May 27 due to Aghon
As of 8:42 a.m., parts of eastern Luzon has been raised to Wind Signal No. 2 as the typhoon continued to move away from the Philippines, according to state weather bureau PAGASA......»»
Bagyong Aghon palabas na ng bansa; P1.2-M ayuda para sa mga nasalanta
ISA nang ganap na “typhoon” ang bagyong Aghon, pero unti-unti na itong lumalabas ng ating bansa. Ayon sa 8:00 a.m. weather report ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) ngayong araw, May27, ang sama ng panahon ay nasa karagatan na ng Casiguran, Aurora. Ang taglay nitong hangin ay nasa 140 kilometers per hour.....»»
President Marcos: Be vigilant, assist typhoon victims
As Tropical Storm Aghon continued to pummel many parts of the country, President Marcos yesterday appealed to the public to remain vigilant even as he ordered all concerned agencies and local government units to extend necessary assistance to those affected by the weather disturbance......»»
Bagyong Aghon posibleng maging typhoon, may Signal No. 1 na –PAGASA
INGAT, ingat mga ka-BANDERA sa binabantayang sama ng panahon sa ating bansa! Ito ang Bagyong Aghon na dating Low Pressure Area na namataan sa may Mindanao noong nakaraang araw. Base sa 11 a.m. weather bulletin ngayong araw, May 24, ng Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), ang sentro ng tropical depression ay may.....»»
Typhoon possible this May – PAGASA
Amid the continuing heat, a typhoon could enter the Philippine area of responsibility this May and could develop in Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said yesterday......»»
Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda
Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»
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.....»»
Amparo steps in to replace Andales for the IBF world title bout in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a surprising turn of events, world-ranked Jake “El Bambino” Amparo of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable stepped in as a last-minute replacement for countryman ArAr Andales in facing the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. This was confirmed by PMI.....»»
Philippines, Japan, US foreign officials prepare for tri-summit
As the Philippines prepares for a trilateral summit with Japan and the US on April 11, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro met on Thursday in Tokyo with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano Masataka and US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to discuss regional security issues and economic cooperation......»»
Japan invests $4.8 billion in TSMC plant, emphasizing importance of cutting-edge chips for future industries
Japan has announced plans to provide an additional ¥732 billion in subsidies for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to expand its plant in the country......»»
Japan, Philippines reaffirm ties for maritime security
Japan, through its parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs Masahiro Komura, has again reassured the Philippines of its commitment to a continuing strategic partnership......»»