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Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit
Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.Before arriving in Se.....»»
From reactive to proactive: Bill pushes early action to mitigate climate disasters
Under House Bill 9935 filed by Rep. Jose Manuel Alba (Bukidnon), declaring a “state of imminent disaster” allows using national and local resources for proactive measures before a disaster. .....»»
Shear line-induced disaster death in Davao Region climbs to 12
Summary: The Davao Region has witnessed a devastating toll with 12 reported casualties due to the ongoing shear line surge and localized thunderstorms, leading to widespread flooding in eastern sections of Mindanao. In Monkayo, 10 lives were lost during a prayer meeting, with one person still missing and a child hospitalized. Financial assistance and support are being provided to the affected families. In Davao City, two individuals were buried alive in separate incidents. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has raised the alert status to closely monitor the situation. The state weather bureau forecasts continued adverse weather conditions in the coming days......»»
MCWD to provide additional 7,000 cubic meters smid drought impact
MCWD to provide additional 7,000 cubic meters smid drought impact.....»»
Pacers end playoff drought, eliminate Bucks
Pacers end playoff drought, eliminate Bucks.....»»
La Union farmers shift to drought-resistant crops
Farmers in La Union have shifted to drought-resistant crops to cushion the effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the agriculture sector......»»
La Union farmers shift to drought-resistant crops to curb El Niño impact
Farmers in La Union are shifting to drought-resistant crops to parry off the dire effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the agriculture sector......»»
31 provinces now affected by drought
The number of provinces affected by drought has risen to 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March 31, in Nagoya, Japan. Jerusalem flexed his winning might against the heavily favored Japanese world champion after knocking.....»»
Gremlinz ends drought, rules MCBL Season 9
Gremlinz ends drought, rules MCBL Season 9.....»»
Negros sugarcane plantations hit by drought
Nearly 100,000 hectares or one third of sugarcane plantations in Negros have been affected by drought......»»
Cebu Province declares state of calamity due to El Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has declared the entire province under a state of calamity. This decision follows the submission of initial reports to the provincial government, detailing the damage and losses to crops and livestock in several areas of the province caused by the ongoing drought from the El Niño phenomenon.....»»
Another Negros Occidental city under state of calamity
San Carlos City in Negros Occidental is now under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
Davao de Oro landslide: Death toll rises to 98; over 5,300 in evacuation centers
TAGUM CITY — Two bodies have been found by responders at a landslide-hit village in Maco town, Davao de Oro on Saturday, bringing the death toll of the Feb. 6 disaster to 98, local disaster officials said. In a 7 p.m. bulletin on Saturday, the Maco local government said the number of missing persons was.....»»
Max Strus 59-footer lifts Cavaliers over Mavericks
In a thrilling game last night, Max Strus of the Cleveland Cavaliers made a 59-foot buzzer-beater to secure a 121-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks......»»
Negros Occidental town to be placed under state of calamity
The municipal disaster risk reduction and management council has recommended the declaration of a state of calamity in San Enrique, Negros Occidental due to El Niño......»»
Gwen: No ‘ayuda’ despite state of calamity in entire province
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia does not intend to give ‘ayuda’ or dole outs despite declaring a state of calamity in the entire province on Friday, May 17. The governor placed the entire province under a state of calamity after receiving reports of huge damages to agriculture amounting to over P176 million.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
South Cotabato urges public to patronize MSMEs, buy local products
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The provincial government of South Cotabato has launched a convergence initiative to bring more growth and market opportunities for the province’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Tyronn Jan Villanueva, head of the South Cotabato Economic, Investment and Promotions Center (SCEIPC), said they have launched a series of […].....»»