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Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people

Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards

It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding

Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

PNR walang biyahe sa Metro Manila simula March 28, suspendido ng 5 taon

MAY abiso ang Philippine National Railways (PNR)! Simula March 28, suspendido ang operasyon sa Metro Manila at ‘yan ay magtatagal ng limang taon. Ang mga istasyon na hindi na muna makakabiyahe ay ang Governor Pascual-Tutuban at Tutuban-Alabang, ang dalawang makabilang end stations sa Metro Manila. Ayon sa PNR, ito ay upang magbigay-daan sa gagawing konstruksyon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Metro Manila nangunguna sa ‘Worst Traffic in the World’, ayon sa pag-aaral

NUMBER one sa listahan ng “Worst Traffic in the World” ang Metro Manila. Base sa 2023 TomTom Traffic Index, umaabot sa average na 25 minutes and 30 seconds ang pagmamaneho ng 10 kilometers sa Metro Manila. Ito ay 50 seconds na mas mabagal kaysa sa naitala noong 2022. Ayon pa sa pag-aaral, ang karaniwang ginugugol.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

MMDA questions int l study calling Metro Manila the worst in traffic worldwide

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cast its doubt on the "2023 Traffic Index," released by transportation data company TomTom Traffic, calling Metro Manila the worst in metro traffic worldwide......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Globe launches 'SeniorDigizen program

Getting used to today’s technology and online services can be a daunting task for the elderly, but Globe Telecom launched yesterday a campaign to get more Filipino seniors into the digital economy and enjoy the benefits of digitalization.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

11 areas to reach ‘danger’ level heat index on Black Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in 11 areas of the country is expected to reach the “danger” level on Black Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on its forecast as of 5 p.m. on Friday, the following areas will fall under the “danger” category today: READ:Pagasa: Heat index.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

MIFF in Hollywood gets full support

The Metro Manila Council, the official organization of Metro Manila mayors, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority have given their full support to the promotional activity of the Manila International Film Festival held in Hollywood......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

State of catastrophe

For someone born and raised in Metro Manila, Holy Week is always welcomed as a respite from the usual chaos in our streets. With millions of residents leaving the metropolis for hometowns, beaches and other vacation areas here and abroad, it is a rare time of the year when car traffic in metro streets seems manageable......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Angkas rolls out new app

Homegrown motorcycle taxi app Angkas kicked off the year with the phase-in of its enhanced app in its various areas of operation – Cagayan de Oro, Metro Cebu, and soon in Metro Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»

Category: CCCCCCSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities

Globe to property developers: Remove lease fees for in-building telco facilities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM

Globe rolls out local prepaid eSIM.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

GForest named 2023 national winner of Energy Globe Award in the Philippines

GCash, the Philippines' leading finance app, through its GForest feature, is the 2023 National Winner of the Energy Globe Award in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Globe closed on an additional P1.16-B in tower sales

Globe Telecom, the Zobel Family’s telecommunications company, disclosed that it closed on the sale of another 91 cell towers to Frontier Towers to raise approximately P1.16 billion in cash......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024