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Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño

CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays.  This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative 

As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition

“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Haiti: Urgent Action Needed amid Growing Lawlessness

(Washington, DC) - Haiti is on the brink of a total collapse or takeover of the state as violent criminal groups seeking to overthrow the government have attacked police officers and state institutions, including prisons, Human Rights Watch said today. The groups' actions have brought economic activity, the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance, and nearly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

COMMENTARY | Strategies for powering progress: The Visayas energy imperative 

As one of the country's major urban centers, Cebu City's demand for energy has surged, driven by a growing population, an expanding industrial sector, and a thriving tourism industry. Beneath its busy streets and growing economy lies the critical challenge of the urgent need for increased power generation capacity. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Vanishing Ice, Vanishing Giants: The Urgent Tale of Polar Bears on International Polar Bear Day

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB International Polar Bear Day, celebrated on February 27th, highlights the plight of polar bears amidst the melting Arctic ice and climate change. It's a day that calls for global awareness and action towards preserving these majestic creatures and their h.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Urgent: Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14

MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and three others critically injured after a truck fell into a cliff in Negros Oriental province in central Philippines on Wednesday. Police said the truck was traveling along a highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Mabinay town, causing it to overturn and roll into a ravine at around 1:30 p.m. local time. The upside-down truck pin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

SC asked to recall environmentalists’ protection order

The Supreme Court has been asked to recall the temporary protection order it granted to environmentalists Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano, who claimed they were seized by the military in Bataan last year. The Office of the Solicitor General yesterday filed an urgent motion, saying a Bulacan court had issued arrest warrants against Castro and Tamano on charges of grave oral defamation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Urgent: Truck plunges into cliff in central Philippines, killing 14

MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and three others critically injured after a truck fell into a cliff in Negros Oriental province in central Philippines on Wednesday. Police said the truck was traveling along a highway when the driver lost control of the vehicle in Mabinay town, causing it to overturn and roll into a ravine at around 1:30 p.m. local time. The upside-down truck pin.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Anne Curtis nabahala sa drilling operations sa Masungi Georeserve

NANAWAGAN ang “It’s Showtime” host na si Anne Curtis tungkol sa “critical threat” na nangyayari ngayon sa Masungi Georeserve. Sa kanyang X (dating Twitter) account, ibinahagi niya ang tweet Masungi Georeserve ukol sa kasalukuyang multiple drilling operations na nangyayari sa lugar. “URGENT ALERT: Critical Threat to Masungi’s Biodiversity Unveiled! In a shocking revelation, our drone.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

More funding to Hawke s Bay and Tairwhiti

Urgent work to clean-up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63 million boost from the Government for sediment and debris removal in Hawke's Bay and Tairwhiti.                                        .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DepEd urged to address staffing shortages to deload teachers of admin tasks

Educators from different schools in Luzon explained that while lightening teachers’ workload is an urgent need, there are not enough non-teaching personnel to deload them of administrative duties and hiring more personnel is not a guarantee in all districts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Can the Staggering Measles Outbreak be Brought Under Control?

Title: Measles Cases Surge Globally, Urgent Action Needed to Combat Outbreaks Date: [Insert Date] Byline: [Your Name], Health Correspondent Word Count: 397 The World Health.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Sustainable Practices for Small Businesses

As news about how microplastics have been harming fish for years adds up to the environmental problems the world is now facing, there is now the need for businesses to have an urgent focus on sustainability to not do any more damage to the environment. Small businesses, often the backbone of local economies, have a […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

DOH to build 28 primary health hubs to decongest hospitals

Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said that the planned National Ambulatory and Urgent Care Facilities will target 28 million poor Filipinos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Plastic makes up 90% of Manila Bay litter — monitoring survey

Around 90% of the 12 million pieces of marine litter collected from Manila Bay's coastline were plastic, a new study revealed, highlighting the urgent need for stricter policy implementation and an integrated marine waste management plan. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Benguet’s cabbage glut

Last week, urgent messages sought support for Benguet farmers by emphasizing that “a contribution of P1,500 could save 100 kgs of cabbage......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

PMPI Issues Urgent Warning against Alleged Manipulation of People s Initiative for Constitutional Amendments

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) expresses alarm over reports that a campaign to amend our Constitution through the people's initiative has begun.Various accounts have alleged that payment or aid is being used to lure people to sign documents to push for the so-called charter change through a people's initiative. Worse, there are reports that local government officials have facilitated these alleged c.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll

A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024