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131 cities, towns now under state of calamity
A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday......»»
Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity
This year's Pacific Language Weeks celebrate regional unity and the contribution of Pacific communities to New Zealand culture, says Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti. Dr Reti announced dates for the 2024 Pacific Language Weeks during a visit to the Pasifika festival in Auckland today and says there's so much to acknowledge. "After being immersed in the l.....»»
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......»»
Marian image in Marikina granted canonical coronation
Pope Francis has granted the canonical coronation to the image of Our Lady of Fatima at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Paul of the Cross located in Marikina City......»»
WATCH: The Samsung Galaxy S24 features AI-powered image editing
The Samsung Galaxy S24's generative AI-powered image editing features allow users to select an object in a photo and move it around the frame, or to completely delete it.....»»
Cops told to remove visible tattoos to keep professional image
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Policemen with visible tattoos even when wearing their uniform must remove their body art to maintain a professional image. This was the instruction stated in Memorandum Circular 2024-023 regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos among law enforcers, applicants, and cadets in the academy. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson.....»»
PH sets new Guinness World Record for largest human organ image
PH sets new Guinness World Record for largest human organ image.....»»
‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak
‘Sinulog’ dancers in Moro attire carrying image of Child Jesus draw flak.....»»
Tuazon, Perez champs in HERO Golf Cup
Jingy Tuazon emerged as overall champion while Ma. Theresa Perez won the ladies championship in the recent seventh HERO Golf Cup at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club in Quezon City......»»
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in trial of the century, dies at 76.....»»
Conson, ‘hero’ neighbor during Looc fire
Conson, ‘hero’ neighbor during Looc fire.....»»
Bacolor hero honored
Bacolor hero honored.....»»
FACT CHECK: Link for scholarship program posted by fake Landbank page
Both the Facebook page and the link for the supposed scholarship program are not affiliated with Landbank, according to a Facebook post on its official and verified page.....»»
Large king cobra killed in Asturias, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A large king cobra, locally known as banakon, was sighted and killed in Barangay Ubogon, Asturias, a town in northern Cebu. In a Facebook post on March 6, a member of the Philippine Snake ID page shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying the.....»»
Another king cobra seen in Sogod, Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another king cobra, locally known as Banakon in Cebuano, has been sighted in Barangay Bagakay, Sogod, a northern town in Cebu. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 5, a member of the Philippine Snake ID page shared an image of a deceased cobra, seeking assistance from the public in identifying.....»»
Team Secret ready for VCT Pacific Kickoff
Fresh from winning the Asia Pacific Predator League last January 14, the lone Filipino team in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific, Team Secret, is ready to go head to head with the region’s top squads in the league’s second year......»»
PH Remains One of the Fastest Growing Economies in East Asia and Pacific, World Bank Says
The World Bank retains its positive outlook on the Philippine economy despite foreseen challenges. According to their April 2024 East Asia and Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank projects a 5.8 percent economic growth for the Philippines this year — the East Asia and Pacific region’s second fastest-growing economy. Moreover, the said update also adjusted […].....»»
Philippines mulls cloud seeding to quench drought
MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A government official said Tuesday that the Philippines is mulling cloud seeding to quench the country's thirst amid the drought caused by the El Nino phenomenon, which has affected 2.9 million people. Task Force El Nino spokesperson Joey Villarama told reporters that 131 cities and municipalities across the country have declared a state of calamity in response to the devastating eff.....»»
131 LGUs in state of calamity due to El Niño
Over a hundred local government units have declared a state of calamity over El Niño-induced droughts and extreme heat. .....»»
Spike in gender-based violence cases noted
A DEPARTMENT of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) official reported a surge in gender-based violence cases in Davao Region, reaching 170 in 2023 compared to 131 in 2022......»»