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Man-made disasters cost Philippines 164.87 mln USD in 2023

MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Man-made disasters caused the total damage in the Philippines worth 9.29 billion pesos (164.87 million U.S. dollars) in 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Tuesday. The agency said that out of the total annual damage, 4.93 billion pesos (87.5 million dollars), or 53.1 percent, was due to the oil spill. "The reported oil spill in various regions resulted in dam.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Water in 6 Luzon dams dipping

Water elevations in six dams in Luzon continue to decrease amid the El Niño phenomenon and dry season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Marcos admin eyes building 20 new dams by 2028

To meet the country’s growing demand for water and power, the government is eyeing to build 20 medium and three to five large dams by 2028, the end of President Marcos’ term, according to National Irrigation Administration head Eduardo Guillen......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams

Kalikasan People’s Network for Environment said that the Marcos Jr administration still allows massive projects like Kaliwa-Kanan-Laiban Dam, Wawa Dam, Ahunan Hydropower project, Jalaur Mega-Dam, Saltan Dam, and the Pasig River Expressway, all of which endanger the affected communities. The post ‘Defend our rivers,’ indigenous and envi groups denounce destructive mega dams appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Mindoro MPAs still exceed grease limits nearly a year after oil spill — study

Residents and environmental advocates renewed their call for accountability and legal protection for the Verde Island Passage as oil and grease levels remained high in several protected areas a year after the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

LGU to lift state of calamity over Mindoro oil spill

The municipal government of Pola in Oriental Mindoro will lift the state of calamity it declared over the area following the massive oil spill caused by the sinking of the motor tanker Princess Empress last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Empress execs indicted over Mindoro oil spill

Criminal charges have been recommended against the executives of a shipping company that owns and operates the motor tanker Princess Empress, which sank and caused a massive oil spill in the waters off Oriental Mindoro and nearby areas last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Criminal raps recommended for MT Princess Empress owners in Mindoro oil spill

The Department of Justice recommended the filing of criminal charges against owners and corporate officers of Motor Tanker Princess Empress over the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro in February 2023......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Manila Luzon proud maging guest sa concert ni Madonna: ‘My supreme idol!’

NAGSAMA sa iisang stage ang Filipino-American drag queen na si Manila Luzon at ang Queen of Pop na si Madonna! Ito ang proud na proud na ibinandera ni Manila Luzon sa serye ng kanyang Instagram posts recently. Masayang ipinakita ng drag queen na naging guest siya sa “The Celebration Tour” ng legendary singer na ginanap.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Angat’s water level may drop to 190 meters

The water level in Angat Dam is expected to drop to 190 meters by the end of this month as elevations in other dams in the country continue to decrease due to the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Oil spill along Magallanes-Skyway hurt motorists due to slippery roads

A truck loaded with coconut oil rammed into one of the Skyway posts on Saturday morning, resulting in slippery roads that injured multiple motorcycle riders and passengers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Metro Retail opens new distribution center in Luzon

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. fortified its growth initiative in Luzon with the inauguration of its new distribution center in Santa Rosa, Laguna......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Tsunami warning raised for 4 northern Luzon areas following Taiwan quake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised a tsunami warning over four areas in northern Luzon after a powerful earthquake rattled Taiwan early Wednesday morning......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted

by DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Two Pangasinan-based environmental defenders and organizers were violently mauled and dragged into an SUV at about 8 p.m. on March 24 in Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan, according to human rights group Karapatan-Central Luzon Karapatan – Central Luzon said the abduction of Francisco “Eco” Dangla III and Axielle “Jak”… The post 2 Pangasinan-based environmental defenders abducted appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Central Luzon domestic workers to get pay hike

Household helpers or kasambahay in Central Luzon will get a salary increase, the Department of Labor and Employment announced yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

4 ‘communists’ surrender in Central Luzon

Four suspected communists surrendered to authorities in Central Luzon over the weekend......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters

BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

2GO powers logistics needs of online sellers in Centarl Luzon

2GO, the logistics and solutions company of the SM Group, has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to help online entrepreneurs in Central Luzon move their products across the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Central Luzon logs lower crime rate

The Central Luzon police has recorded a decrease of at least 5.9 percent in crime incidents last year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Manila Luzon joins Madonna for Vogue performance

Filipino-American drag queen Manila Luzon saw another dream come true after performing with the "Queen of Pop" Madonna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024