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Losses to Philippine agriculture due to El Nino reach 31 mln USD
MANILA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and ensuring drought have caused over 1.75 billion pesos (roughly 31 million U.S. dollars) in damage to Philippine agriculture, a senior government official said Wednesday. This year's losses due to El Nino are still low compared to 2009 when the damage to agriculture reached 17 billion pesos (302 million dollars), Presidential Communications Office Assistant Se.....»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
Philippines keeps eye on price manipulators amid El Nino
MANILA, March 7 (Xinhua) -- Amid the El Nino dry spell and drought, the Philippines will intensify its efforts to ensure a sufficient supply of basic goods and commodities and monitor possible manipulation of their prices, an official said on Thursday. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., chair of the governmental task force on El Nino, has urged the Department of Trade and Industry to intensify market price and supply monitor.....»»
El Nino costs Philippine agriculture up to 18.9 mln USD
MANILA, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 h.....»»
Philippines braces for La Nina, continues to deal with El Nino
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will continue to implement measures to lessen the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon, as it braces for the opposite La Nina weather pattern, Philippine Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum said Tuesday. Solidum said in a news conference that the Department of Science and Technology's record showed that as of Sunday, 37 provinces across the country hav.....»»
Google’s new AI forecasts extreme weather events
Google has announced the development of artificial intelligence technology specifically dedicated to weather forecasting and the anticipation of extreme weather events. Faster and more cost-effective than current solutions, it could be able to alert people to the risk of incoming storms, floods or heatwaves. Since last year, some of the biggest names in tech have.....»»
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere
From flooding in Brazil and Houston to brutal heat in Asia, extreme weather seems nearly everywhere.....»»
Natural farming ‘solution’ to woes of farmers hit hard by extreme weather
Natural farming ‘solution’ to woes of farmers hit hard by extreme weather.....»»
Natural farming ‘solution’ to woes of farmers hit hard by extreme weather
Natural farming ‘solution’ to woes of farmers hit hard by extreme weather.....»»
Extreme weather, economic downturn top risks for Philippines – WEF
Extreme weather events, an economic downturn and shortage in energy supply are the top risks seen in the Philippines for the next two years, according to the World Economic Forum......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 6
MANILA -- The Philippine government said Wednesday that the El Nino dry spell and drought has cost Philippine agriculture over 1 billion pesos (roughly 18.9 million U.S. dollars) while the climate pattern may persist till the second quarter this year. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said El Nino has affected over 23,000 farmers and fisherfolk, damaged nearly 18,000 hectares of crop ar.....»»
Negros Occidental maximizes water sources to mitigate El Nino effects
Negros Occidental maximizes water sources to mitigate El Nino effects.....»»
‘Project UNLOCKED’ empowers teens overcome fears post-pandemic
‘Project UNLOCKED’ empowers teens overcome fears post-pandemic.....»»
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»
Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal
Lebanon s displaced celebrate Ramadan amid fears that border conflict might become the new normal.....»»
A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising
A UN agency says it can t deliver aid to northern Gaza because of chaos, and famine fears are rising.....»»
FACES OF CEBU: Jay-R Panuncialman, 23, Sinulog Idol 2024 champion
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Conquering our fears requires an immense amount of courage. But once you conquer your fears, it opens up windows of opportunities. Proof of this is John Ryan “Jay-R” Panuncialman. Panuncialman was hailed champion of the Sinulog singing competition, Sinulog Idol, last Jan. 18 held at the Fuente Osmeña Circle in Cebu.....»»
Philippine sports body allays fears of Olympic, Asiad, SEA Games ban
Fears of a potential ban from participating in the Olympics, Asian and Southeast Asian Games were quashed by the Philippine Sports Commission, saying it has adhered to what were required by the World Anti-Doping Agency and close to completing everything it was asked for......»»