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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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

China Coast Guard issues warnings to trespassing Philippine vessels

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) -- The China Coast Guard on Wednesday issued radio warnings to Philippine ships trespassing into the waters under China's jurisdiction. On the same day, when answering a foreign media question on Filipino fishing boats heading from the Philippines to the surrounding waters of Huangyan Dao, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that Huangyan Dao has always been China's te.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 16th, 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

Cotabato: Strong winds, heavy rains destroy 85 houses

COTABATO CITY — In Cotabato province, heavy rains and strong winds that battered Kabacan town amid excruciating heat on Maundy Thursday left 85 houses destroyed, the local disaster office said. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman said four villages were hardest hit by the heavy downpour and what locals believed was mild tornado that started at about.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Killer landslide: 7 confirmed dead, 1 critically injured, 5 missing in Monkayo

A devastating landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro, claimed the lives of seven individuals, left one critically injured, and five others missing. The tragedy occurred during a prayer meeting in Purok 20, Pag-asa, Barangay Mt. Diwata. Jergrace Cabag, an official from the Local Government Unit (LGU)-Monkayo, confirmed the casualties and ongoing search efforts. The injured person was rushed to Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital, while the deceased were taken to the funeral parlor. Due to the ongoing landslide and heavy rain, search and rescue operations were temporarily halted, with plans to resume when conditions permit. The Municipality of Monkayo issued a forced evacuation order due to the threat of further landslides and flooding. Mayor Manuel E. Zamora emphasized the importance of heeding government warnings to prevent future incidents......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Pagasa Visayas to LGUs: Prepare for La Niña, excessive rainfall, storms

Pagasa Visayas to LGUs: Prepare for La Niña, excessive rainfall, storms.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

3 Filipinos die in UAE record-breaking rainfall

MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Three Filipinos working in Dubai have died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) record-breaking rainfall this week, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday night. In a statement, DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Cacdac said two women died of suffocation after they were trapped inside their car, while a man died after his vehicle hit a sinkhole. Cacdac said its offices.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations

US-China talks start with warnings about misunderstandings and miscalculations.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Vape products to contain graphic health warnings

Just like tobacco products, e-cigarette or vape products available in the local market shall contain graphic health warnings soon, according to the Department of Health......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”

Blessed Mother: “Listen to the warnings that I have brought to you”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Charting a course for energy security

Midway through the dry season, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already issued warnings of dangerously escalating heat indexes. Consequently, this forecast signals a looming surge in energy demand, posing a significant challenge for the country amid ongoing issues with power supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Infrastructure damage hits P588.4 million in Davao, Caraga

Damage to infrastructure due to floods and landslides following heavy rainfall spawned by the northeast monsoon and trough of a low-pressure area in Davao and Caraga regions since Jan. 28 has reached P588.4 million......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

GSIS earmarks P44 million for emergency loans

State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System has allocated P44 million in emergency loans to members and pensioners affected by the heavy rainfall in Camarines Norte......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

6 dead in Davao floods, landslides

Heavy rainfall spawned by the trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) in Davao region has reportedly left six persons dead......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Davao floods, landslides: Affected families climb to 44,888

The number of families affected by floods and landslides in Davao due to heavy rainfall spawned by the shear line has ballooned to 44,888......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Classes suspended in Davao City, three Davao provinces amid heavy rain

Classes in all levels are suspended in Davao City, Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro, and Davao Oriental today, January 16, following heavy rains and bad weather conditions brought by the shear line weather......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Nebraska and Iowa tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes

OMAHA, Neb. — Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska. As of Friday night, there were several reports of injuries but no immediate deaths reported. Tornado warnings continued to be issued into the night.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Apple Issues Warning to Users in 92 Nations on ‘Mercenary Spyware Attacks’

Apple has issued widespread warnings to iPhone users across 92 countries, alerting them to the threat of “mercenary spyware attacks.” In a report by TechCrunch, Apple announced to individuals in 92 nations the perceived threat at 12PM Pacific Time on Wednesday but did not give specifics as to the identity of the attackers nor the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024