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.....»»
Luzon, Visayas grids under yellow alert, says NGCP
MANILA, Philippines — National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) raised a yellow alert in the Luzon and Visayas grids today, April 23, lasting several hours as nearly 40 power plants are unavailable. NGCP placed Luzon under yellow alert from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., its advisory showed......»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho snubs election case arraignment
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho failed to attend her arraignment today before the Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 regarding her election case. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) filed a complaint before the court against the former mayor for violating Section 261 (h) of the Omnibus Election Code. The complaint.....»»
Tastesetters Victors Night celebrates innovations in the F& B industry, reveals food trends forecast
Tastesetters believes that food is a work of art, which is why they have chosen the famed Yuchengco Museum to be the setting of the event. By putting together complex flavors and intricate plating techniques, gastronomic masterpieces were created to surprise and delight the senses......»»
Apo Whang-od naka-score uli, ‘likas na yaman’ ni Anjo Pertierra dinaklot
NAKA-SCORE na naman ang legendary mambabatok na si Apo Whang-od matapos mahipo ang “likas na yaman” ng TV host-athlete na si Anjo Pertierra. Ang “Unang Hirit” host at weather presenter ng GMA 7 ang latest addition sa mga lalaking “nadaklot” ni Apo Whang-od matapos magpa-tattoo sa kanya. Mismong si Anjo ang nagbandera ng kanyang mga.....»»
Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for April 23 due to threat of scorching heat
The announcements from LGUs followed after state weather bureau Pagasa released its latest heat index bulletin which said the 25 areas in the country will be under the “danger” classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 45°C......»»
Daily Gospel, April 23
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 23, 2024, which is the Tuesday of the fourth week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 22 Daily Gospel, April 21 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 10, 22-30. The feast of the Dedication was taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. And Jesus.....»»
ICTSI Luisita Ladies International unwraps
The ICTSI Luisita Ladies International 2024 blasts off today in an electrifying showdown of precision and putting skills among stalwarts from the LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), formidable contenders from the Thai LPGA, and homegrown talents at the Luisita Golf and Country Club here......»»
Mixed adjustments in oil prices today
Local oil firms made mixed adjustments in petroleum prices today, with the prices of diesel and kerosene rolled back while that of gasoline increased.?.....»»
Rain forecast, heat caution for Davao
THE state weather bureau announced on Sunday, April 21, that the entire regions of Davao and Caraga will experience slight to moderate rains due to a trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) persisting for 24 hours......»»
President Marcos, Qatar emir meet today to tackle bilateral ties
President Marcos and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will meet today at Malacañang to talk about bilateral and regional issues......»»
For TikTok stars Euleen and Queenay, rejection is not a bad thing
Before Euleen Castro and Queenay Mercado became social media stars and Cornerstone Entertainment artists that they are today, both went through several rejections......»»
Singapore bank hikes Philippines inflation forecast
DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore raised its inflation forecast for the Philippines this year to 3.7 percent from 3.3 percent previously, a development which could prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to keep rates higher for longer......»»
EDITORIAL — Saving Earth
The country joins Earth Day activities today with environmental issues capturing public attention......»»
Fair weather in Metro Cebu; El Niño to persist until May — Pagasa
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuanos will continue to experience the blazing summer heat this week. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) station in Mactan, Metro Cebu will have a generally fair weather in the next five days. “Padayon ta’ng makasinati og init ug igang nga panahon or generally fair weather.....»»
Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance
Hot weather in Cebu to continue despite low pressure disturbance.....»»
El Nino pattern costs Philippine agriculture over 68 mln USD
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The El Nino dry spell and drought damage to Philippine agriculture has reached over 3.94 billion pesos (roughly 68 million U.S. dollars), official data released on Friday showed. According to the Department of Agriculture, 11 regions across the Southeast Asian country are reeling from the weather phenomenon, which has affected nearly 74,000 farmers and fisherfolk. More than 66,000 he.....»»
IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu tossup among top pros
The IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu kicks off today at the Mactan Newtown in Cebu with a diverse field of over 1,400 participants, representing 55 countries and including 24 professional athletes in pursuit of glory......»»
Daily Gospel, April 21
This is the Daily Gospel for today, April 21, 2024, which is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 20 Daily Gospel, April 19 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 10, 11-18. Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A.....»»