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1st LD Writethru: Death toll in Philippine landslide rises to 10
MANILA, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide that hit a mining village in the southern Philippines on Thursday has risen to 10, with one other missing, police and local officials said Friday. In a report posted on social media, the municipality of Monkayo said rescuers recovered three more bodies near the houses buried by the mud and heaps of debris. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, includi.....»»
Tropical Depression Aghon: 20 areas now under Signal No. 1
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty areas nationwide are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Depression (TD) Aghon, the state weather bureau said on Friday afternoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) in its 5:00 p.m. update, the areas below may experience wind speeds of up to.....»»
Despite rains, extreme heat seen in 36 areas today
At least 36 areas can still experience “danger” heat index of between 46 and 42 degrees Celsius today, despite the rains being experienced in many areas in the country, according to the two-day forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
6 coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao test positive for red tide
MANILA, Philippines — Six coastal areas in the country have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR said in its advisory on Friday, April 12, that the affected areas in Visayas and Mindanao listed below had paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide above the regulatory limit:.....»»
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.....»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
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......»»
Panama Completes First Climate-Related Relocation
Today, the Guna Indigenous people living on the tiny, overcrowded, and flood-prone island of Gardi Sugdub in Panama will finally be given keys to their long-awaited new homes on the mainland. Community members have anticipated this day since 2010, when they first sought government support to move. The opening of the mainland site, called Isber Yala, is a celebratory moment. The Panamanian government is doing mor.....»»
Air fares to go up as peso weakens
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific expects the cost of air travel to go up if the peso keeps on depreciating, as the airline sources its jet fuel abroad, making it prone to foreign exchange fluctuations......»»
Government urged to abolish MAV system
The government should consider abolishing the minimum access volume (MAV) system as the mechanism is prone to corruption and favors only few entities, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board (MB) said......»»
Are we ready for the big earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis?
Our country is prone to natural calamities......»»
China signals retaliation against EU s tariff-hike plans - Politico
Beijing has warned it would hit the bloc's aviation and agriculture sectors in response to duties on its electric vehicles, the outlet has said China's Commerce Ministry has warned that it will retaliate if Brussels goes ahead with plans to slap tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), according to Politico, c.....»»
Heatwaves Put Millions of Children in Asia at Risk: UN
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned Thursday, calling for action to protect vulnerable people from the soaring temperatures. - Other Media news - Global monitors have warned that 2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, marked by climate extremes and rising greenhouse gas emissions, AFP reported.The U.....»»
Public warned vs rabies
Public warned vs rabies.....»»
Mandaue market vendors warned vs overpricing
Mandaue market vendors warned vs overpricing.....»»
Zamboanga City residents warned against bushfires
Zamboanga City residents warned against bushfires.....»»
Moalboal tourists warned vs. violations
Moalboal tourists warned vs. violations.....»»
Abueva warned of another PBA ban
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial on Wednesday said he warned Magnolia Hotshots forward Calvin Abueva of a possible ban if he pulls off another discriminatory antic or gesture......»»
Balikbayan box senders warned vs. 16 forwarders
Balikbayan box senders warned vs. 16 forwarders.....»»
Constitutional crisis now ‘slowly happening’ says Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — They have warned of a possible constitutional crisis, and according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, it’s “slowly happening.” “We have warned about a possible constitutional crisis and tried to avoid it. But unfortunately, it seems that this is slowly happening,” Zubiri said in a statement on Friday. “We hope this crisis.....»»