Forest fires kill 51 in Chile, menace urban areas
President Gabriel Boric tells the nation in a televised address, 'The situation is really very difficult'.....»»
Forest fire breaks out in Bontoc anew
Another forest fire broke out in Bontoc, Mountain Province yesterday......»»
Exploring Southern China
I must admit, I had never heard of Zhangjiajie before… then I was told of the “Avatar Forest,” which I had heard of. That is in that city in the northwest of Hunan Province in China where that famous forest is located and is home to the famed Wulingyuan scenic area (a 26,000-hectare area that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and other tourist attractions......»»
Man who threatened to kill his mother over spoiled food nabbed
Man who threatened to kill his mother over spoiled food nabbed.....»»
Israeli airstrikes kill 22 people in Rafah
Israeli airstrikes kill 22 people in Rafah.....»»
Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest
Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest.....»»
BFAR: No fish kill in Pangasinan
No fish kill has been monitored in parts of western Pangasinan, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources clarified yesterday......»»
Fish kill hits Pangasinan
A fish kill has been monitored in parts of western Pangasinan......»»
Baste: I never ordered cops to kill drug pushers
DAVAO City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte clarified that he never ordered the police to kill anyone who is involved in illegal drugs......»»
Gaza health crisis could kill 8,000 more by August even if fighting stops – report
If the fighting continues or escalates, traumatic injuries will make up the majority of excess deaths in Gaza. But deaths from malnutrition, infectious diseases like cholera and a lack of access to care for conditions like diabetes will also kill thousands......»»
Strikes kill 13 in Gaza
Strikes kill 13 in Gaza.....»»
Road clearing ops for March set
THE Ancillary Services Unit has scheduled dates and areas for the joint clearing of streets leading to densely populated areas in Davao City to ensure the passage of emergency or response vehicles in times of calamity or fires......»»
At least 100 hectares hit by forest fires in Negros Occidental
The area affected by the fire is uninhabited, says Candoni town acting fire marshal Marlon Estimar.....»»
Benguet town up to Baguio experience haze due to forest, bush fires
Tuba town in Benguet up to Baguio City are experiencing haze as residents have been trying to block the smoke and smell of burning grass and trees due to continued wildfires ravaging different locations within the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) reservation and in Barangay Tabaan in Mt. Sto. Tomas, Tuba, Benguet......»»
Mandaue’s CAO eyes purchase of shade nets for urban gardeners
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Mandaue City Agriculture Office (CAO) is thinking of ways to help urban gardeners here protect their plants from the excessive heat. One remedy that office in-charge Sharon Mangadlao has thought of was the purchase of shade nets, which is a lightweight knitted polyethylene fabric that can protect plants and people.....»»
Belmonte, Binay call for climate action funding from development banks
The C40 coalition of cities, a network of nearly 100 mayors, asked MDBs to increase urban climate investment, integrate urban climate action into their strategies, and implement tailored programs to support city projects. .....»»
Urban Agricultural Council in Baguio City sought
Urban agriculture that could thrive in Baguio City is eyed to reduce poverty, promote ecological integrity and food security......»»
Jerry Acuzar on showcasing Pasig River
For an upcoming episode of my NET25 morning show “Ano Sa Palagay N’yo,” I recently had the privilege of interviewing Jose Rizalino “Jerry” Acuzar, Secretary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD), whose primary task is the responsible management of housing settlement and urban development......»»
DA, DOH partner for urban farming in hospitals
The Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Plant Industry has agreed to partner with the Department of Health to promote urban farming in public hospitals in an effort to boost production and provide therapy to patients......»»
Quezon City now has 1,026 urban farms
From 754 in the first half of the year, the number of urban farms in Quezon City has reached 1,026, the local government said yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL - The deepfake menace
The video portrays President Marcos ordering the Armed Forces of the Philippines and “special task groups” to act in however way they deem appropriate in case China attacks the country......»»