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Aiming to be ‘stronger, faster,’ EJ Obiena begins 2024 season as Olympics nears
Filipino pole vault star EJ Obiena will see action in three events across Europe over the next two weeks as he ramps up his preparations for the Paris Olympics.....»»
Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG
MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Tuesday warned Filipinos of possible love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches. In a Palace briefing, Abalos explained that these involve criminals studying the personal life and interests of their targets and appealing to them emotionally. “Iyong love scam, I don’t know if you’ve heard about.....»»
As Valentine s Day nears, public cautioned vs love scams
Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. warned the public against love scams as Valentine’s Day approaches......»»
Malixi rallies, but fades with 75; Harris nears crown
Rianne Malixi charged back from a four-over card with birdies in the last two holes as she rescued a 75 and move to joint 12th......»»
You are the best part of this film : Kathryn Newton shares leaked photo with Liza Soberano
Kathryn Newton shared a photo of her and "Lisa Frankenstein" co-stars Liza Soberano and Cole Sprouse as their movie's release date nears. .....»»
As Jokowi nears end of term, Mary Jane Veloso ages in detention
An OFW rights group says the Philippine government should work harder toward Mary Jane Veloso's freedom in the context of fighting human trafficking in Southeast Asia.....»»
UN credits better preparation for fewer disaster deaths
As climate change makes disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts more intense, more frequent and striking more places, fewer people are dying from those catastrophes globally because of better warning, planning and resilience, a top United Nations official said.The world hasn't really noticed how the type of storms that once killed tens or hundreds of thousands of people now only claim handfuls of lives,.....»»
Tropical cyclone injures 4, affects over 2,700 in Philippines
MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Tropical cyclone Ewiniar triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, injuring four people and affecting 2,734, the government said Sunday. In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the four injured people were from the Bicol region, southeast of the Philippine capital Manila. It added that no deaths have been reported so far.....»»
Tropical cyclone injures 4, affects over 2,700 in Philippines
MANILA, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Tropical cyclone Ewiniar triggered floods and landslides in parts of the Philippines, injuring four people and affecting 2,734, the government said Sunday. In a report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the four injured people were from the Bicol region, southeast of the Philippine capital Manila. It added that no deaths have been reported so far.....»»
DMW: No Pinoy injured in Indonesia floods
There were no overseas Filipino workers injured or affected by the heavy rain and flashfloods that struck Indonesia, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday......»»
Google’s new AI forecasts extreme weather events
Google has announced the development of artificial intelligence technology specifically dedicated to weather forecasting and the anticipation of extreme weather events. Faster and more cost-effective than current solutions, it could be able to alert people to the risk of incoming storms, floods or heatwaves. Since last year, some of the biggest names in tech have.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
Remains of 3 OFWs from UAE floods home soon
The remains of the three Filipino workers who died during severe flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are to be repatriated soon, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)......»»
3 Filipinos dead in UAE floods: officials
Three workers from the Philippines have died in heavy flooding in the United Arab Emirates, Filipino officials announced, as the desert country struggled Friday to recover from record rains. Two women suffocated inside their vehicle during the flooding and one man died when his vehicle fell into a sinkhole, the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers said. The women died.....»»
When Mother Nature is still king
As a year’s worth of rain lets loose in Dubai, flash floods caused roads to turn into rivers and gushing waters overwhelmed many homes and businesses in just 24 hours......»»
Nueva Ecija submerged in floods; Thursday classes suspended
By Zorayda S. Tecson GAPAN CITY, Nueva Ecija, Dec. 16 (PNA) — Governor Aurelio Umali on Wednesday announced the suspension of classes in all levels, both in public and private, on Thursday........»»
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group
“Governments must protect the rights of every child, especially boys and girls living in countries that have contributed least to this problem but are enduring the most dangerous floods, storms, and heat." The post Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
216 flood victims fall ill after eating dinner in Red Cross outreach program
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 20 February) – At least 216 residents in remote Barangay Tandang Sora, Esperanza town of this province, who were affected by floods, fell ill after eating dinner provided by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Monday evening. In a press conference Tuesday morning, Dr. Maria Theresa Labiao, Esperanza municipal […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 22 February 2024
Davao City’s wetlands dwindling An environmental group said that the loss of urban wetlands in Davao City contributed to the recent major flash floods in some parts of the metropolis. Lemuel Manalo, program coordinator of the environmental group Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), said Davao City has been losing 95 percent of its wetlands […].....»»