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Daet heat index expected to hit 46°C — PAGASA

According to the bureau’s latest heat index bulletin, nine areas in the Philippines are under the “danger” classification which indicates temperatures ranging from 42°C to 51°C......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Mindanao in Philippines

Mindanao [Philippines], March 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck Mindanao in Philippines on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The depth of the earthquake was measured at 140 km. According to the NCS, the tremors were felt at about 14:41:47 IST. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 08-03-2024, 14:41:47 IST, Lat: 5.81Long: 126.90, Depth: 140 Km, Location: Mindanao, Philip.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 9th, 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

Exam leak: Over 20K students to retake admission test at West Visayas State University  

More than 20,000 examinees will need to retake the qualifying test at the West Visayas State University in the Western Visayas region after officials confirmed that the admission test questions were leaked among some examinees......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

There are more singles than married couples in Central Visayas but…

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Did you know that there are more singles compared to married people in Central Visayas? In fact, there are more singles in the entire Philippines, based on the 2020 census, and Central Visayas, one of the most populous regions in the country, is no exception. State statisticians identified approximately 6.4 million.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday

MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of  5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Easter Sunday mainit, 8 lugar papalo sa 42 hanggang 44°C –PAGASA

ASAHAN ang mas mainit na panahon sa ilang lugar sa bansa ngayong Easter Sunday, March 31. Ayon sa latest forecast ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), posibleng umabot sa 42 degrees Celsius hanggang 44 degrees Celsius ang heat index sa walong lugar na nasa Metro Manila, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Capiz, at Iloilo......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 31st, 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

Hot weather to prevail nationwide on Saturday — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Hot weather and high humidity are expected nationwide on Saturday, according to the state weather bureau. However, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms could still occur in the afternoon and evening, according to Ana Clauren-Jorda, weather specialist of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “We will continue to experience hot.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Pagasa: No cyclones expected in PH this weekend

  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday that there won’t be any tropical cyclones within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this weekend. However, rain showers might occur in some areas because of two weather systems: the easterlies and northeast monsoon, also called amihan, which could get.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023

The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker

MANILA, Philippines — A  “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this on why Mindanao should break up with the Philippines. The country was now a “sinking ship” due to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 5

KABUL -- At least 14 people have been confirmed dead due to a new round of heavy rains and flash floods in the western Herat and northern Sari Pul provinces of Afghanistan as well as adjoining areas over the past couple of days, officials said Sunday. Heavy rains and flash floods killed seven people in Herat province over the past couple of days, provincial director for the disaster management authority Musa Ash.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa

Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest

Lightning, rains kill 49 in Pakistan as authorities declare a state of emergency in the southwest.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

High temperatures persist amid scattered rains: Pagasa

High temperatures persist amid scattered rains: Pagasa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 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

Light Rains

Pedestrians cross the street amid the light rains in Davao City on Tuesday, 16 January 2024. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the city is among the 10 coldest areas in the Philippines on Tuesday. Classes in all levels in Davao City were cancelled Tuesday due to the bad weather. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Grammy-winning Laufey brings Bewitched- The Goddess Tour to Manila - manilastandard.net

Grammy-winning Laufey brings 'Bewitched: The Goddess Tour' to Manila manilastandard.net.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024