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Rainfall in southern Philippines kills 16
Sixteen people were killed and more than 670,000 people affected after heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines caused at least 173 floods and 78 landslides, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»
Rainfall in southern Philippines kills 16
Sixteen people were killed and more than 670,000 people affected after heavy rainfall in the southern Philippines caused at least 173 floods and 78 landslides, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported on Monday.Source: CGTN.....»»
Trough of LPA to bring isolated rain showers in Mindanao — PAGASA
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that the SOCCSKSARGEN region may experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains, which may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to the trough of the LPA or the extension of LPA......»»
More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes
More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes.....»»
Indonesia floods: At least 34 killed, 16 missing
Datar, Indonesia–At least 34 people were killed and 16 more were missing in western Indonesia after flash floods and cold lava flow from one of the archipelago’s most active volcanos damaged homes, roads and mosques, officials said Sunday. Hours of heavy rain caused flooding in Agam and Tanah Datar districts in West Sumatra province on Saturday evening, threatening.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5
KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years
Southern Brazil has been hit by the worst floods in more than 80 years.....»»
200 brgy workers, children affected by DavNor floods receive assistance
200 brgy workers, children affected by DavNor floods receive assistance.....»»
Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods
Korean firms to help curb Northern Samar floods.....»»
Floods displace 83,000 families in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 19 January) – Floods brought by heavy rains due to a shear line have uprooted a total of 83,158 families or 349,183 individuals in Davao Region, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) regional office. OCD-Davao Region spokesperson Franz Irag said that as of Friday, 3,648 families or 14,685 individuals […].....»»
Anti-piracy IP code revision gains backing
A think tank is supporting the revision of the Intellectual Property Code to help crack down on piracy, noting the negative effects it causes on the country's economy and creative industry......»»
EDITORIAL - More destructive La Niña
With the country still feeling the lingering effects of the El Niño weather pattern, the Department of Agriculture is now bracing for what it describes as a “more destructive” La Niña. While El Niño intensifies the prevailing weather and typically induces severe drought during the dry season, La Niña causes heavier rainfall and stronger tropical cyclones in the Philippines......»»
What does it mean to be Asian in America
More than two decades into her American journey, Shamarukh Mohiuddin navigates the crossroads of culture and identity.A Washington-area business consultant by day, Mohiuddin supports Asian American causes, performs with a dance group at the capital's annual Fiesta Asia and checks 'Asian' on forms. Yet, the label doesn't quite fit.She prefers 'Bangladeshi American,' a term that resonates more deeply with h.....»»
Grave and incurable
To declare a marriage void on the ground of psychological incapacity of one of the spouses, the totality of the evidence must prove that the incapacity is mental, not physical, which causes a party to be truly incapable of recognizing and fulfilling the basic marital covenants......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon
The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship and was an ardent human rights advocate in the ensuing years. He died of undisclosed causes at the age of 84.Saguisag, along with Jose Diokno, Lore.....»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
DOH, SPMC raise colorectal cancer awareness
THE Department of Health (DOH) and the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) collaborated to raise awareness about colorectal cancer causes and symptoms during the Kapihan sa Dabaw at SM Ecoland on Monday morning, March 25, 2024......»»
PCOS: Understanding it; its impact on women’s health
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Approximately one in every 10 women worldwide experiences one of the most common reproductive health issues among women, the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It is a common hormonal condition that affects women of reproductive age which commonly causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and hampers ovulation necessary for pregnancy. Lilian, 23, is.....»»
DigiPlus allots P100 million for corporate outreach
Listed retail gaming provider DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is raising five-fold its planned spending on various projects and initiatives that provide support to important causes through the BingoPlus Foundation......»»
BFP: Smoking, open flames top causes of fire incidents in Q1
According to the BFP, a total of 3,034 fire incidents have been reported from January 1 to March 1......»»