In preparation for upcoming typhoons, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the establishment and activation of local clusters for the management of dead and missing persons (MDM).…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Thursday released the names of typhoons expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in 2026. These lists are then rotated over several…
At least 1,800 lives have been lost, over a million were displaced and close to 11 million more were affected by recent tropical cyclones, along with heavy rains and flooding in southeast and south Asia. …
MANILA – The weather bureau Pagasa warned on Monday, December 8, that the short-lived La Niña now affecting the country will continue to bring above-normal rainfall in many regions until February. As this increases the risk of…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – At least 1,812 people have been killed in the natural disasters rolling across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam over the past two weeks. Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on…
CEBU, Philippines — For years, Filipinos have called the Sierra Madre the country’s “great wall” — a mighty shield that protects Luzon from raging typhoons. But as Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) battered the region over the…
MANILA, Philippines — Local government units (LGUs) must step up their disaster resiliency and response as weather becomes unpredictable to avoid damage to property and loss of life, Senior Citizens party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes said on Friday.…
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – Mandaue City officials expressed support on Malacañang’s request for government agencies to avoid lavish Christmas parties and donate funds instead to recent typhoon victims in Luzon. Mayor Glenn Bercede agreed to be mindful…
Typhoon #JulianPH (international name: KRATHON) further intensified and is nearing super typhoon category, according to the latest bulletin of Pagasa on Monday morning, September 30, 2024. Based on data from 7 a.m., Julian packs maximum sustained winds…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The air was festive in Maya Park Homes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Buntings were out; dance music was playing on loudspeakers and residents, particularly the young ones, were preparing for another night…
MANILA -The Philippines is expected to reduce its milled rice output slightly due to recent typhoons that ravaged some parts of the archipelago. In a report, the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service projected rice production…
I am inside a Cubao mall cinema with a college friend when she suddenly places her phone screen in front of my face. “Look, it’s just a few hours away from Manila!” she exclaims, as I stare…
