16 injured due to magnitude 6 quake in Mindanao
A magnitude 6 earthquake that jolted parts of Mindanao has injured 16 people, according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
Agriculture damage due to bad weather now at P885M – NDRRMC
Damage to agriculture due to the combined effects of the weather systems since January 2 has reached P885 million, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Deaths due to bad weather now at 39
Fatalities due to inclement weather since January 1 have already jumped to 39, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Magnitude 5.9 shakes Sarangani, Davao Occidental
A magnitude 5.9 quake rocked the east of Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental late Tuesday morning.
Panagbenga Festival set to return
The Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City is set to make a comeback in February 2023, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong said.
50,000 kgs smuggled onions confiscated
Some 50,000 kilograms of smuggled onions that were classified in import permits as bread and pastries were intercepted and confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) Port in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.
SMC Infra says traffic ‘exodus’ to peak this week, toll holiday announced
With holiday traffic expected to peak this week, SMC Infrastructure is advising motorists to plan their trips ahead to avoid lengthy delays and get to their destination safely.
5.9 quake shakes Northern Samar
A magnitude 5.9 quake jolted Mapanas, Northern Samar on Friday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Feb. 25 special election slated for Remulla’s vacant congressional post
Cavite’s 7th Congressional District will hold a special election on February 25, 2023 to fill the position vacated by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla, the Commission on Elections said.
Abalos instructs LGUs to prepare own anti-drug action plans
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) to prepare their action plans against illegal drugs ahead of the launch of the Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan (Bida) program.
Iloilo reports 1st case of African swine fever
The first case of the African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in Iloilo.
Magnitude 4.9 quake rocks Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur was jolted by a magnitude 4.9 quake on early Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Negros Occidental posts 47 cholera infections
Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson on Monday confirmed that the province has 47 cholera cases.
Bishops back bill declaring Davao Oriental a ‘mining-free zone’
Catholic bishops in the southern Philippine region of Davao banded together to support a proposed law that would declare Davao Oriental province a mining-free zone.
Marcos Jr. urges Filipinos to commemorate ‘uncounted dead’ on 9th anniversary of ‘Yolanda’
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on Filipinos to remember the uncounted victims of super typhoon “Yolanda” on the 9th anniversary of its onslaught.
NDRRMC: More than 1M individuals still evacuated due to ‘Paeng’
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Friday reported that more than one million individuals have yet to return to their homes as of Nov. 4 following the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng.”