Holidays set in 4 areas
Malacañang has declared holidays in four areas to allow residents to participate in local festivities......»»
Holidays in Cebu, Laguna areas declared
President Marcos has declared Jan. 15 and Feb. 6 as special non-working holidays in San Pablo City, Laguna and Consolacion, Cebu, respectively......»»
Holidays set in 7 Philippine areas
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in various areas in the country that are and will be celebrating their foundation days and festivals......»»
Palace issues proclamations declaring special holidays
Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working holidays in various parts of the country, mostly to commemorate their founding and cityhood anniversaries......»»
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......»»
Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
6 coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao test positive for red tide
MANILA, Philippines — Six coastal areas in the country have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR said in its advisory on Friday, April 12, that the affected areas in Visayas and Mindanao listed below had paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide above the regulatory limit:.....»»
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.....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Groups set activities to celebrate EDSA ’86 revolt
Even if the government has excluded the 1986 EDSA people power revolution in its list of holidays this year, it is not preventing groups from celebrating the revolt that toppled former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr......»»
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......»»
PH set to open Helsinki embassy this year
The Philippines is set to open an embassy in Helsinki, Finland later this year, aiming to enhance trade and relations between the two nations, a Finnish diplomat who recently visited the Philippines said. During his two-day visit on April 11 and April 12, Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s Undersecretary of State for International Trade, discussed areas of.....»»
Palace declares special holidays
Malacañang has declared May 21 a special non-working day in Malabon City for the commemoration of its 425th founding anniversary......»»
Lower March sales pull down Wilcon earnings in Q1
Lower sales due to the long Easter holidays falling in March this year pulled down earnings of home improvement and construction supplies retailer Wilcon Depot Inc. in the first quarter......»»
Holidays declared in Cagayan, Marinduque towns
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in Mogpog, Marinduque and Gattaran, Cagayan to mark the towns’ founding anniversaries this month......»»
SMC to finish SLEX upgrade by December
San Miguel Corp. has committed to finish the expansion of the South Luzon Expressway in time for the holidays in December as it announced a progress rate of 70 percent as of yesterday......»»
DTI Capiz intensifies watch on ‘noche buena’ goods sales
ROXAS CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry has been intensifying its monitoring activities during the holidays ensure that consumers are well-protected......»»
Iloilo is the Most Affordable Tourist Destination in the Philippines
With many across Asia looking forward to long weekends and holidays in the coming weeks, the digital travel platform Agoda reveals the tourist destinations with the cheapest accommodations on average. Travelers looking for some of the best deals in Asia are best off in Udon Thani, Thailand. While in the Philippines, it’s Iloilo where travelers […].....»»
Palace declares Eid’l Fitr on April 10 Holiday
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another long weekend is up on the horizon. This after the Malacañan issued Proclamation 514 declaring April 10, Wednesday as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadhan. READ MORE: LIST: Philippine holidays in 2024 Before the Feast of Ramadhan, Filipinos will also be observing another regular.....»»
MMDA suspends number coding scheme on March 28, 29
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will be temporarily lifting its number coding scheme on March 28 (Maundy Thursday) and March 29 (Good Friday), which were earlier declared as regular holidays......»»
Jobless rate climbs to 4.5 percent in January
The country’s unemployment rate rose in January as the seasonal increase in jobs created by the heightened economic activity during the Christmas holidays faded......»»