Lab Notes | El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure
Since disasters always include human components, there is nothing natural about it. Therefore, there is no such thing as a “natural” disaster; there was a human failure somewhere in how social, economic, and political systems were set up. The post Lab Notes | El Niño 2024: another disaster, another government failure appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Free lab tests for Caloocan public school employees
At least 9,000 public school personnel in Caloocan City will be given free laboratory testing on May 6, the local government announced on Sunday......»»
Government to boost disaster response with WFP aid
The government is beefing its disaster-response capacity this year as it is set to receive four new emergency vehicles from the United Nations’ World Food Program......»»
Cotabato City LGU disaster response official dies in ambush
Gunmen killed the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in an ambush here on Friday night, an incident that saddened the personnel of different government and private volunteer emergency response contingents he was closely associated with......»»
Team from Bangladesh studying BARMM’s calamity, disaster contingencies
Officials from Bangladesh were briefed by experts in the Bangsamoro government on their “best practices” in calamity and disaster reaction operations during a dialogue in Cotabato City on Monday......»»
Davao de Oro landslide: Death toll rises to 98; over 5,300 in evacuation centers
TAGUM CITY — Two bodies have been found by responders at a landslide-hit village in Maco town, Davao de Oro on Saturday, bringing the death toll of the Feb. 6 disaster to 98, local disaster officials said. In a 7 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, the Maco local government said the number of missing persons was.....»»
Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
Title: OpenAI Is Developing a Search Product to Rival Google
OpenAI Developing New Search Feature for ChatGPT OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, is working on a new feature for its ChatGPT platform that.....»»
Big 4 Volleyball tilt marks successful inaugural season, eyes bigger tourneys soon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Big Four Volleyball Tournament wrapped up last weekend successfully at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City. This grassroots volleyball tournament saw inaugural champions being crowned. The Subangdaku Trojans emerged as champions in the 13-under and the girls 14-17 divisions, while Cabancalan National High School ruled the 14-17 boys division. .....»»
Former Magis Eagles coach Macasamat successfully organize major grassroots volleyball tilt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Champion volleyball coach Jamel Macasamat drew over 24 teams in the inaugural Big Four Volleyball Tournament which is currently happening at the Warehouse Sports Lab in Mandaue City. To recall, Macasamat steered an all rookie-team of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles in winning the Cebu Schools Athletic.....»»
Vista Land brews up new coffee venture
The Villar Group of Companies is further capitalizing on Manila’s caffeine culture with the launch of Coffee Project Co-Lab, designed to be a haven for coffee enthusiasts who could use a safe and cozy space conducive to both productivity and leisure......»»
In a world first, Israel scientists grow testicles in lab
Researchers at an Israeli university have grown artificial testicles, in a development they say could help treat infertility in men, according to various international reports......»»
Angat Lahat and the vision of a Bagong Pilipinas
Last week, Go Negosyo joined First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos’ LAB for All caravan in La Union......»»
Kuya Kim ibinandera ang bagong ‘adopted’ dog, umabot na sa 46 ang fur babies
PROUD na ipinakilala ng TV host na si Kuya Kim Atienza ang bagong miyembro ng kanilang pamilya. Ito ang 3-year-old labrador na si Sadie! Sa Instagram, ibinandera ni Kuya Kim ang ilang pictures ng cute na cute niyang adopted na fur baby. “Welcome to our new adoptee Sadie, a 3 year old yellow lab!” wika.....»»
China’s first-ever rhesus monkey clone survives three years
China’s first cloned rhesus monkey lived for over two years, marking the longest-living rhesus macaque. In contrast, previous cloning attempts yielded specimens with no live births or with offspring dying within hours. The Chinese Academy of Sciences announced that the Retro monkey is healthy and growing stronger daily. Most think of white lab rats when.....»»
Xurpas aims to become top AI enabler in Philippines
Listed technology company Xurpas Inc. is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) through its new AI and data science unit, Xurpas AI Lab (XAIL)......»»
‘Environmental disaster’ nag-ung-ong sa jail
‘Environmental disaster’ nag-ung-ong sa jail.....»»
Victorias LGU unveils P55-M disaster response center
Victorias LGU unveils P55-M disaster response center.....»»
TNT averts disaster hands Terrafirma first defeat
No way was TNT letting disaster strike twice in one week......»»
P500K reward offered for arrest Cotabato City disaster unit chief s killers
The mayor here has offered a P500,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the killers of the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, who died in an ambush along a busy thoroughfare here last week......»»