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Destruction of Gaza in numbers: ‘Unlike anything we have studied’

As well as killing more than 34,000 people and causing catastrophic levels of hunger and injury, the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas has also caused massive material destruction in Gaza. “The rate of damage being registered is unlike anything we have studied before. It is much faster and more extensive than anything we have.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Tornadoes in Oklahoma kill 4

SULPHUR, Okla. — Tornadoes killed four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured at least 100 people across the state. More than 20,000 people remained without electricity after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The destruction.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Business blocs glad with Marcos Basilan visit

The business sector in the Bangsamoro region was elated with the destruction before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a former Abu Sayyaf bastion in Basilan on Saturday of 550 unlicensed firearms collected in recent months to hasten economic progress in the province......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Spot a snake? Contact the barangay first for assistance

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The sightings of king cobras and other types of snakes have become prevalent in Cebu recently. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has previously stated that among the reasons for the increasing sightings in Cebu are the mating season and the destruction of their habitat. The agency.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

CHR lauds SC decision calling red-tagging threat to life, liberty and security

The Commission on Human Rights welcomed the recent decision of the Supreme Court declaring  red-tagging, vilification, labelling and guilt by association as threatening to one’s right to life, liberty, or security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

NSC weighs in on China floating nuclear reactors

It will be a threat to Philippine national security if China pushes through with its reported plan to use floating nuclear power plants in the South China Sea, a national security official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

DepEd objects to foreign control of schools via Cha-cha, cites national security risk

The Department of Education on Monday drew the line at allowing foreign “entities” to own schools in the Philippines as proposed in two Charter change resolutions, saying that the entry of 100% foreign-operated schools in basic education will pose a threat to students’ sense of nationality and the country’s security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

2 activists get SC protection

The Supreme Court has granted environmental activists Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro protection from state security agents, saying there was an “established violation or threat” to their lives, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

China itatayo isla malapit sa Palawan

Tinambakan ng mga durog na coral ang Escoda Shoal, tinatayang 139 kilometro ang layo mula sa Palawan, na posibleng preparasyon sa gagawing reclamation ng China. The post China itatayo isla malapit sa Palawan first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

Schools close and crops wither as historic heatwave hits south-east Asia - Extreme heat

Governments across region grappling for response as temperatures soar to unseasonable highs Thousands of schools in the Philippines have stopped in-person classes due to unbearable heat. In Indonesia, prolonged dry weather has caused rice prices to soar. In Thailands waters, temperatures are so high that scientists fear coral could be destroyed. A historic heatwave is being experienced across south-east Asia, according to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

Hoffman boosts bid for Paris Paris

Olympics hopeful Lauren Hoffman yesterday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Hoffman sets new Philippine hurdles record at Florida meet

Paris Olympics-hopeful Lauren Hoffman on Wednesday set a new national record in the women’s 400-meter hurdles with a gold medal performance in the Hurricane Collegiate Invitational in Coral Gables, Florida......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Better data, resource valuation needed for Southeast Asian wetlands — ACB

Wetlands, such as rivers, lakes, peatlands, marshes, mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, mudflats, and shallow coral reefs, are considered the "kidneys of the Earth" because of their capacity to purify the soil and provide drinking water to communities......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

SC rules: Red-tagging is threat to life, liberty

For almost six years, red-tagging has been a major component of the bloody counterinsurgency campaign – initiated and implemented by the Duterte regime and sustained by the Marcos Jr. administration – through the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). The post SC rules: Red-tagging is threat to life, liberty appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Police promote bomb threat awareness 

Police promote bomb threat awareness .....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

Cyberlibel as legal threat to media practitioners

The threat of being prosecuted for libel stifles the dynamism of the conversations that take place in cyberspace. Thus declared Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in the case of Disini vs Secretary of Justice (G.R. No. 203335, February 18, 2014) in connection with the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat - BenarNews

Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat BenarNews.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Beermen see Hotshots as huge threat

San Miguel head coach Jorge Gallent said the team will be treating Magnolia as a “threat” to them and their unbeaten streak in the PBA Philippine Cup as the two Goliaths clash in a colossal matchup Friday evening......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Japan, China bicker over Beijing s actions in Indo-Pacific

washington - China is challenging Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region by Beijing as a hyped-up threat and false accusation.In the Japanese Foreign Ministry's annual Diplomatic Bluebook that was published Tuesday, China's military moves are described as posing 'the greatest strategic challenge,' according to Japanese media. An official English version has not been published......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Philippines says deepening ties with US, Japan a right, not a threat

In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the trilateral cooperation is an “admirable aspiration that should not be considered a threat by any peace-loving country.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024