Author: Grace Morales
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Urgent Call for Tsunami Preparedness in Northern Philippines After Ilocos Sur Earthquakes
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a stern warning to local government units (LGUs) in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon to ramp up their earthquake and tsunami evacuation strategies following a series of seismic activities off the coast of Ilocos Sur. OCD’s Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno has convened an urgent meeting,…
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DSWD Prepares Relief as Tropical Depression Querubin Approaches Caraga
In anticipation of Tropical Depression Querubin’s impact, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in the Caraga Region (DSWD-13) has strategically placed relief supplies in warehouses starting Tuesday afternoon. The agency is on high alert, continuously monitoring the situation and maintaining close coordination with local government units (LGUs) to manage the threat effectively. DSWD-13 has…
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Mary Jane Veloso Arrives Back in the Philippines After 15 Years in Indonesian Prison
Mary Jane Veloso, who spent nearly 15 years in an Indonesian prison on drug trafficking charges, has returned to the Philippines. Her arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City was marked by emotional scenes as her mother, Celia, wept with joy. Veloso landed at 5:51 a.m. on a Cebu Pacific flight…
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President Marcos Jr. Reaffirms Commitment to OFW Welfare, Strengthens International Ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., alongside First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, hosted the ‘Pamaskong Handog Para sa Pamilyang Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)’ at Malacañan Palace in Manila on December 17, 2024. This festive Christmas gathering was dedicated to celebrating the contributions of OFWs and their families. During the event, Marcos emphasized his administration’s dedication to…
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Antique Veterinary Office Promotes Local Pork to Combat African Swine Fever
The Antique Provincial Veterinary Office, in collaboration with the San Jose de Buenavista Municipal Agriculture Office, is actively encouraging residents to support local pork products. This initiative aims to prevent the reintroduction of African swine fever (ASF) into the province. On June 7, 2024, officials conducted inspections at a local piggery to confirm it was…
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First Gen Aims for 13 Gigawatts of Renewable Energy by 2030
First Gen Corporation has set an ambitious goal to generate 13 gigawatts of renewable energy by the year 2030, aligning with the Philippine government’s objective to increase the renewable energy component in the national energy mix to 35 percent. This commitment was highlighted by Carlos Lorenzo Vega, First Gen’s vice president, during a recent interview…
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Surigao del Norte Declares Calamity Amid Siargao’s Ongoing Power Outage
In response to a severe power crisis that has persisted for over a week, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has officially declared a state of calamity for Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands. The decision, made on December 10, 2024, comes as the islands grapple with the effects of a power outage that started…
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Health Risks from Kanlaon Volcano Eruption Highlighted by DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning to residents near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island about the health hazards posed by the recent volcanic eruption. The DOH emphasized the dangers of ashfall, which can irritate the respiratory system, particularly affecting those with conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Volcanic ash can…
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Philippine Agriculture Department to Launch Affordable ‘Sulit’ and ‘Nutri’ Rice Varieties
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is set to introduce two new rice varieties, ‘sulit rice’ and ‘nutri rice’, as a special New Year’s gift to the public. These varieties will be available at reduced prices, with ‘sulit rice’ priced at PHP36 per kilogram and ‘nutri rice’ at PHP38 per kilogram.…
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