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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

Official statement of Aksyon Klima Pilipinas on the 10th anniversary of super-typhoon Yolanda

Parties at the 2023 UN climate negotiations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates must set up a L and D Fund and associated funding arrangements that is aligned with the imperative of preventing even more peoples and ecosystems from experiencing extreme climate change impacts......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Cleaning up

Across the country, clean-up drives are conducted by different national and local government agencies, often during special days related to the environment, or after a powerful typhoon sends ashore tons of garbage......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Feb. 11

GAZA -- At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombing of a house in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Sunday, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. (Gaza-Israel-Bombing) - - - - LIMA -- The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday for at least 96 districts in 15 regions of the country due to damage caused by heavy rains in recent weeks. Th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Feb. 11

GAZA -- At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Israeli bombing of a house in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah on Sunday, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. (Gaza-Israel-Bombing) - - - - LIMA -- The Peruvian government has declared a state of emergency on Saturday for at least 96 districts in 15 regions of the country due to damage caused by heavy rains in recent weeks. Th.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Shear line damages P172-M worth of agri products, infra in Davao region

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 January) – The recent heavy rains brought by the shear line destroyed at least P172 million worth of agricultural products and infrastructure in the Davao region. Data from the Department of Agriculture – Davao region (DA-Davao) said the initial damage to palay, corn and other high-value crops reached P145.3 million. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 19

BRAZZAVILLE -- At least 23 people were killed by floods caused by heavy rains across the Republic of the Congo, government spokesperson Thierry Moungalla said Friday. The 23 deaths were recorded in the departments of Likouala, Cuvette and Niari. According to an updated assessment, nine of the country's 12 departments have been affected, especially those bordering the Congo River. (Congo-Flooding-Damage) -.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Jan. 19

BRAZZAVILLE -- At least 23 people were killed by floods caused by heavy rains across the Republic of the Congo, government spokesperson Thierry Moungalla said Friday. The 23 deaths were recorded in the departments of Likouala, Cuvette and Niari. According to an updated assessment, nine of the country's 12 departments have been affected, especially those bordering the Congo River. (Congo-Flooding-Damage) -.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed

A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

El Niño damage in NegOcc reaches P214M

El Niño damage in NegOcc reaches P214M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Negros Occidental gets most number of food packs for El Niño damage

Negros Occidental gets most number of food packs for El Niño damage.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

El Niño damage to livestock in Negros Occidental reaches P10M

El Niño damage to livestock in Negros Occidental reaches P10M.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Talisay City Fire displaces 16 families, leaving damage of P1.2 million

Talisay City Fire displaces 16 families, leaving damage of P1.2 million.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Western Visayas El Niño agricultural damage now P770.5 million

Damage to agriculture in Western Visayas due to El Niño has increased to P770.5 million as of April 1, according to the Office of Civil Defense......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

El Niño agri damage hits P1.2 billion — NDRRMC

In NDRRMC’s latest report, the total damage in agriculture recorded was estimated at P1,236,853,305 with a total volume of 44,845.42 metric tons. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Losses to Philippine agriculture due to El Nino reach 31 mln USD

MANILA, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and ensuring drought have caused over 1.75 billion pesos (roughly 31 million U.S. dollars) in damage to Philippine agriculture, a senior government official said Wednesday. This year's losses due to El Nino are still low compared to 2009 when the damage to agriculture reached 17 billion pesos (302 million dollars), Presidential Communications Office Assistant Se.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

NO STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARATION | Crop damage in WV due to El Niño reaches over P761M

NO STATE OF CALAMITY DECLARATION | Crop damage in WV due to El Niño reaches over P761M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

AREA ASSESSMENT | DA conducts survey for cloud seeding as dry spell damage in NegOcc reaches P77.7M

AREA ASSESSMENT | DA conducts survey for cloud seeding as dry spell damage in NegOcc reaches P77.7M.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

800% increase in fire damage in Mandaue in 2024

800% increase in fire damage in Mandaue in 2024.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

El Niño damage to agriculture sector hits P357.4 million

The damage the El Niño phenomenon brought to the agriculture sector in four regions alone – Ilocos, Mimaropa, Western Visayas and Zamboanga peninsula – has already ballooned to P357.4 million, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024