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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......»»
3 weather systems to bring rains – Pagasa
Three weather systems may bring rains over parts of the country today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)......»»
Amihan, easterlies to dampen parts of Philippines
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the northeast monsoon or amihan will affect Northern and Central Luzon while the easterlies will prevail over the rest of the archipelago on Wednesday......»»
Shear line, monsoon to bring rains in Luzon, Visayas
The shear line or meeting of cold and hot air will continue to bring rain in parts of Southern Luzon and the Visayas today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Heat index could hit danger level in 14 areas on Good Friday, PAGASA warns
In its 5 a.m. forecast on Thursday, the agency noted that certain areas could see a heat index soaring up to 44 degrees Celsius (°C)......»»
95 areas in Davao Region still grapple with flooding
Ninety-five areas in the Davao Region continue to grapple with flooding, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao). Davao del Norte has the highest number of flooded areas, with 64 barangays affected, followed by Davao Oriental with 22, and Davao de Oro with nine. The region has also experienced over 50 landslides, with Davao de Oro leading with 44 incidents and eight in Davao Oriental. Tragically, a significant landslide in Monkayo, Davao de Oro resulted in nine confirmed deaths, one critical injury, and four individuals still under search and rescue operations. Davao City also recorded casualties due to heavy rains. The adverse weather conditions have affected thousands of individuals and displaced over 4,000 families in evacuation centers. The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) has provided assistance to the affected families. The heavy rainfall is attributed to a weather system known as a shear line, causing widespread impact in the Visayas and Mindanao areas......»»
Pagasa: No cyclones expected in PH this weekend
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday that there won’t be any tropical cyclones within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this weekend. However, rain showers might occur in some areas because of two weather systems: the easterlies and northeast monsoon, also called amihan, which could get.....»»
Fair, cool weather in Visayas on Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — Visayas will experience fair, cool weather on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon, also known as “amihan,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). However, certain areas of Luzon will be dominated by cloudy skies and rain showers, as reported due to the effects of.....»»
Easter Sunday mainit, 8 lugar papalo sa 42 hanggang 44°C –PAGASA
ASAHAN ang mas mainit na panahon sa ilang lugar sa bansa ngayong Easter Sunday, March 31. Ayon sa latest forecast ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), posibleng umabot sa 42 degrees Celsius hanggang 44 degrees Celsius ang heat index sa walong lugar na nasa Metro Manila, Occidental Mindoro, Palawan, Capiz, at Iloilo......»»
5-day forecast: Fair weather expected in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The weather in Metro Cebu and the rest of the province is forecast to be generally fair and pleasant over the next five days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. The Pagasa Visayas Regional Services Division has forecast that the Visayas, including the whole of Cebu, will.....»»
ASF-hit Central Luzon hog raisers get P104.5 million aid
Farmers in Central Luzon whose hogs were affected by African swine fever have received financial assistance worth P104.5 million from the Department of Agriculture......»»
MVP Group dominates 20th Philippine Quill Awards
It was a triumphant night for the MVP Group of Companies, encompassing leading entities such as Light Rail Manila Corp., Manila Electric Co., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PLDT, Smart Communications Inc., Makati Medical Center, Maya, Metro Pacific Dumaguete Water Services Inc., Metro Pacific Tollways South Management Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Meralco – One Meralco Foundation and Metro Pacific Investments Foundation, as its member companies secured a staggering total of 87 awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators......»»
PAGASA: Heat index in 8 areas to reach danger levels
The heat index in eight areas in the country is forecast to reach dangerous levels today, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Quakes jolt Luzon, Mindanao areas
Earthquakes of magnitudes 4, 4.5 and 5 jolted areas in Tarlac, Bukidnon and Surigao del Sur, respectively, yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
State of catastrophe
For someone born and raised in Metro Manila, Holy Week is always welcomed as a respite from the usual chaos in our streets. With millions of residents leaving the metropolis for hometowns, beaches and other vacation areas here and abroad, it is a rare time of the year when car traffic in metro streets seems manageable......»»
Marcos promises aid to El Niño-hit areas
Rice remains sufficient despite the drought in some areas, President Marcos said yesterday as he vowed to continue providing aid to sectors hit by El Niño......»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
‘TOTAL BAN’ | Negros Occidental prohibits entry of hogs, pork products from Bacolod, other red zone areas
‘TOTAL BAN’ | Negros Occidental prohibits entry of hogs, pork products from Bacolod, other red zone areas.....»»
Dangerous heat index expected in 30 areas nationwide, including NCR
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the heat index in 30 areas across the country, including parts of Metro Manila, is expected to soar to dangerous levels on Saturday......»»
42 areas under risk of dangerous heat index on April 28
State weather bureau PAGASA reported that the heat index in 42 areas across the country, including parts in Metro Manila, is expected to reach the dangerous levels on Sunday......»»