Pantabangan Dam may hit critical level by end-April
The water level in Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija may reach critical level by the end of April, affecting irrigation supply, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
NWRB: Water cuts loom in April, May
There will be rotating water interruptions in Metro Manila in April and May, according to the National Water Resources Board......»»
Political fighting diverts public from grave issues
Last weekend’s political dramatics excited the public. But in the end, they distracted attention from critical issues......»»
Parents worried over earlier end of classes this year, citing days of missed classes due to weather
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / February 25) – Parents here are worried over the announcement of an earlier end of classes this schoolyear – May 31 instead of June 14 – citing days of missed classes due to heavy rains brought about by the shear line and trough of a low pressure area. Bebang Miloy, 37, […].....»»
Voting machine customization starts April 18 – Comelec
The customization of vote counting machines for the May 2025 midterm elections will start on April 18, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»
Best-selling Manga na ‘Parasyte’ may live-action series na sa April 5
MAGKAKAROON na ng live-action adaptation ang best-selling Manga na “Parasyte.” Ang kapanapanabik na intense battle sa pagitan ng parasites at humans ay masasaksihan sa titulong “Parasyte: The Grey” na nakatakdang ipalabas sa Netflix sa darating na April 5. At bilang teaser ng upcoming series, inilabas na ng streaming service ang official trailer at poster nito......»»
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.....»»
Task Force Gubat sa Baha to construct water catchment to address flooding
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Task Force Gubat sa Baha (TFGsB) is considering taking advantage of the upcoming El Niño to execute plans to construct a dam and water catchment in Apas, Cebu City, in an effort to address the flooding problem in the area. However, they mentioned that there is still no specific location yet, but.....»»
LGU reviving flower production in Koronadal City
The city government here has built a mini irrigation dam in a barangay that was once popular for producing flowers to revive the industry that dwindled due to lack of infrastructure and marketing support......»»
No water interruption this summer – MWSS
Saying the release of water from Angat Dam is being managed, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Systemhas assured the public of sufficient water supply this coming summer......»»
Tarlac tragedy leads to a sad, different revisit of KPop hit song
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Korean pop (KPop) group’s 2009 hit song “I Don’t Care”, has become a sad song for Filipino netizens this December. This was how some netizens described the Korean group’s 2NE1’s hit song as it became one of the trending topics on Twitter on December 21, 2020 after Sunday’s shooting incident […].....»»
Road rage led to hit-and-run of local basketball player – Police
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City revealed on Friday, February 9, 2024, that the hit-and-run incident that killed 23-year-old Jeslar Uriel Larumbe was a case of road rage with the suspect really intending to hit the victim with his vehicle. The suspect was identified as Aaron Karl Tan, the owner of the white.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Murder raps filed vs suspect in hit-and-run of basketball player Police in Cebu City have filed today, February 8, a charge of murder against the suspect behind the fatal hit-and-run.....»»
Police continue to gather evidence on Larumbe hit-and-run case
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police in Cebu City have taken custody of the SUV believed to be involved in the hit-and-run case that killed Jeslar Uriel Larumbe. But its owner remains a free man as the police continue to determine if he was indeed involved in the hit-and-run case. The vehicle owner, whose name is.....»»
CRUCIBLE: Sagasa sa Gaza
QUEZON CITY (MindaNews / 13 February)—Una sa lahat, maraming salamat sa Philippine Initiative on Critical and Global Issues sa pag-organisa nitong talakayang “Sagasa sa Gaza: Paano Sasagip ang Sangkatauhan?” Sagasa Angkop ang “homonym” o ang paggamit ng magkatunog na salita o mga salita na may ibang kahulugan pero nagtutukoy sa isang pangyayari katulad ng giyera […].....»»
NBA Playoffs: Pacers rout Knicks to level series
Los Angeles, United States–Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers dismantled the New York Knicks, 121-89, on Sunday to level their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series at two games apiece. After the first three games of the best-of-seven series came down to the final minutes, Haliburton and the Pacers finally got their high-octane offense firing and.....»»
Marcos orders reconstitution of OP human resources
President Marcos has amended the composition of his office’s human resource promotion board for first-level and second-level career posts and awards and incentives committee......»»
No interruptions in Metro Manila water supply, DENR exec says
There would be no water supply interruptions even if Angat Dam’s water level dips to its minimum operating level of 180 meters by mid-May, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources official said yesterday......»»
Angat Dam water level drop ‘alarming’
The National Water Resources Board will decide tomorrow if the supply of water to Metro Manila residents will be reduced as Angat Dam’s water level continues to decrease......»»
Rockwell 2023 income surpasses pre-pandemic level
Lopez-owned property developer Rockwell Land Corp. finished 2023 on a high note with earnings surpassing pre-pandemic level......»»
Fuel surcharge kept at year-high level
rTavelers will pay the same level of fuel surcharge for flight bookings in May, as the government is extending the current rate for a third consecutive month......»»