Agriculture loans hit P213 billion in 2022
The share of agriculture loans and services granted by the banking sector picked up to 18.1 percent in 2022 from 17.6 percent in 2021 as the agriculture industry slowly recovered from the COVID pandemic......»»
Transition to clean energy is crucial
The actual start of summer in the United States is still a month away but people are already beginning to feel the heat. Many countries across the globe, particularly in Asia, are also experiencing scorching temperatures at above 40 degrees Centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting climatologist and weather historian Maximilliano Herrera to declare that “thousands of records are being brutalized all over Asia, which is by far the most extreme event in world climatic history.”.....»»
Cebu weather: Still hot, humid for the next five days
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the hot and humid summer continues, residents of Metro Cebu and the rest of the province can expect stable weather in the next few days, according to the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Visayas Services Division. From Saturday, May 4, to Wednesday, May 8,.....»»
Team Secret gets early boot in VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs
Lone Filipino team Team Secret once again failed to reach the top four of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific after succumbing to T1, 2-0, in the knockout rounds of the 2021 VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs......»»
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......»»
PAGASA: Posibleng may 1 o 2 bagyo sa bansa ngayong Mayo
NGAYONG buwan ng Mayo, posibleng magkaroon ng bagyo sa bansa. Ayon sa weather specialist ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) na si Rhea Torres, “Ngayong buwan ng Mayo, isa o hanggang sa dalawang bagyo ang maaaring pumasok ng ating PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility).” Pero sa ngayon daw hanggang sa susunod na.....»»
Authenticated
In the forthcoming ‘Hakbang ng Maisug’ prayer rally in Dumaguete City, will former president Rodrigo Duterte corroborate the explosive Senate testimony of an ex-law enforcer on the alleged drug use of President Bongbong Marcos, Jr. in 2012? My erstwhile boss has publicly linked the sitting Chief Executive to illegal drugs since 2021. .....»»
Korean makeup artist shares tips on how makeup can last heat, sweat
A South Korean artist gave tips on how to make makeup last in humid weather at the recent K-Beauty hangout event held in Taguig City......»»
Davao cops yet to follow ‘Tattoo Removal Policy’ due to absence of guidelines
THE recently approved policy regulating the bearing and sporting of tattoos for members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has yet to be implemented by the Davao police due to the “no-update status” on the policy’s guidelines......»»
Hunger highest since 2021 – SWS poll
More Filipinos experienced involuntary hunger in the first quarter of the year, the highest since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent Social Weather Stations surveyshowed......»»
The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Phl
Several years ago, I got a request from a certain Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board member to visit me in my office and get an update on the state of the Philippine capital markets......»»
More Filipinos hungry in first quarter of 2024 – SWS
The latest reading is the highest hunger incidence since May 2021, when SWS recorded 16.8%. .....»»
PAGASA: Up to two cyclones likely in Philippines this May
The weather agency forecasts two possible cyclone tracks......»»
PAGASA: 36 areas under dangerous heat index classification on April 29
In the latest heat index bulletin of PAGASA, the state weather bureau said that 36 areas in the country will be under the "danger" heat index classification, with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C......»»
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.....»»
Power to the people
What is worse than this infernal weather, with the heat index surging to the mid-40s, threatening people’s health and well-being, and causing either the suspension of classes or a shift to synchronous or asynchronous modes of learning?.....»»
Metro Manila, 41 lugar delikado pa rin lebel ng init
Mananatiling nasa danger level ang heat index sa Metro Manila at 41 pang lugar ngayong Linggo, ayon sa weather bureau Pagasa. The post Metro Manila, 41 lugar delikado pa rin lebel ng init first appeared on Abante......»»
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......»»
Men whom Manny retired
There were five fighters whom former eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao retired in his storybook 26-year pro career that began in 1995 and ended in 2021......»»
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.....»»