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3 cities in PH have cleanest air in Southeast Asia

MANILA, Philippines — Three cities in the Philippines ranked among the cleanest in terms of air pollution levels in Southeast Asia, according to a 2023 international report on air quality. The Swiss air-monitoring company IQAir’s 2023 World Air Quality Report provides a global review of air quality, citing PM2.5 air quality data from 7,812 cities.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Fireworks light up skies for Sinulog 2024 celebration

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Fireworks lit up the skies around Cebu City Sunday night, January 21, 2024, at the close of the Sinulog Festival 2024 celebration. Noted photographer John Velez captured the Sinulog fireworks display near a mall in uptown Cebu City while the CDN Digital team captured the display at the SRP, where the Sinulog Grand.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

No exact air pollution numbers in MM – DENR

An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) admitted yesterday that the 138 monitoring stations in Metro Manila do not reflect the actual air pollution in the metropolis......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

‘7 million people die annually due to air pollution’

At least 100 of every 100,000 Filipinos die annually because of air pollution, an expert from the Manila Observatory revealed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

2 dead, 6 injured in fireworks factory blaze in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- A blaze erupted at a small fireworks factory in Laguna province, south of Manila, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, local police said. The fire broke out in Cabuyao city in the afternoon. Two people died on the spot, while some of those who sustained injuries were in critical condition, police said. Firefighters put out the fire two hours later, preventing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

2 dead, 6 injured in fireworks factory blaze in Philippines

MANILA, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- A blaze erupted at a small fireworks factory in Laguna province, south of Manila, on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, local police said. The fire broke out in Cabuyao city in the afternoon. Two people died on the spot, while some of those who sustained injuries were in critical condition, police said. Firefighters put out the fire two hours later, preventing.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

2 dead, 10 hurt in Laguna fireworks factory blast

Two people died and at least 10 were injured after an explosion rocked a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City in Laguna yesterday afternoon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

3 Chinese face raps for using fireworks display on Chinese New Year in Davao City

THREE Chinese nationals in Davao City will face legal cases for violating City Ordinance 060-02, also known as the Firecracker Ban, after their minute-long fireworks display during the Chinese New Year celebration on Friday night, February 9, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Death toll from Laguna fireworks factory blast now 5

The death toll from an explosion at a fireworks factory in Cabuyao City, Laguna on Thursday has increased to five......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

About 20 dead in Thai fireworks factory blast; no survivors found

BANGKOK — A blast at a fireworks factory north of Bangkok on Wednesday claimed the lives of approximately 20 individuals, according to the police. Despite ongoing inspections by authorities, no survivors have been located at the site yet. It was not immediately clear what caused the incident, which took place mid-afternoon in Suphan Buri province.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted

Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Philippines, US air forces back together for Cope Thunder

The Philippine Air Force and the US Pacific Air Force are set to embark on joint exercises – involving their advanced fighter jets – from April 8 to 19 for this year’s iteration of Cope Thunder, an annual air defense and offense training event to be held in Luzon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Moody’s: Philippines highly exposed to food security risks

Food security risks will likely remain elevated in Asia-Pacific even if prices of food ease this year, with the Philippines among the most exposed to shocks and risks in the region, Moody’s Investors Service said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Mayor orders surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases

Mayor orders surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Coast guard ship visit highlights shared problems for PH, India — external affairs minister

The arrival of the Indian pollution control vessel in Manila brought attention to the shared challenges in marine pollution encountered by both India and the Philippines, according to India’s external affairs minister......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

PH takes progressive stance at global negotiations to end plastic pollution

PH takes progressive stance at global negotiations to end plastic pollution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Why you should take cholesterol control to heart

Just because you’re skinny doesn’t mean you’re healthy. While there are higher risks for heavier people, thinner individuals are not immune to health issues, particularly heart diseases, diabetes, and dyslipidemia......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Walmart Now Offering MacBook Air With M1 Chip for $699 in U.S.

Walmart Offers MacBook Air with M1 Chip for $699 Retail giant Walmart has recently started selling the MacBook Air with the M1 chip for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Asia Album: Highlights of Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

© Provided by Xinhua TARLAC PROVINCE, the Philippines, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Colorful hot air balloons in various shapes adorned the sky of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, providing a visual feast for visitors.The 24th Philippine International Hot Air.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024