Tag: Natural Disasters
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Senator Urges Construction of Climate-Resilient Schools as a Must in Disaster-Prone Philippines
In the wake of Super Typhoon Egay’s devastating impact on Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, where floodwaters engulfed school buildings, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has strongly advocated for the construction of climate-resilient educational facilities across the Philippines. Highlighting the urgency of the situation on February 6, 2025, Gatchalian stressed that such measures are essential, not optional, given…
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Agriculture Department Confident in Recovery of Rice Production Post-2024 Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of the local agricultural sector, especially rice production, in the year following significant losses in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa outlined ambitious goals for the rice subsector, aiming to reach a production level of 20.4 million metric tons. This…
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Agriculture Department Confident in 2025 Recovery After 2024 Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about the recovery of the country’s agricultural sector in 2025, following a challenging year in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa highlighted the department’s goal to boost rice production to 20.4 million metric tons, aiming to rebound from last year’s decline to 19.08…
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Agriculture Department Eyes Strong Recovery in 2025 After Last Year’s Setbacks
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is optimistic about a robust recovery in the agricultural sector this year, especially in rice production, following substantial losses in 2024. In a recent statement, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa set a goal for the rice sector to rebound and achieve a production of 20.4 million metric tons. This…
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Congressional Leaders Urge Action on Education Reforms in EDCOM 2’s Year 2 Report
In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent reforms to address…
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Senator Legarda Proposes New Bill to Support Disaster Risk Reduction Workers
In response to the growing challenges posed by climate change, Senator Loren Legarda has introduced Senate Bill 2927, known as the Magna Carta for Public Disasters Risks Reduction and Management (DRRM) workers. The bill aims to acknowledge and enhance the welfare of DRRM workers in the Philippines, a nation frequently ranked highest on the World…
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines
A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Southern Leyte, Philippines, on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of…
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5.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Leyte, Philippines
A significant earthquake of magnitude 5.8 shook Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event occurred at 7:39 a.m., centered 10.01 kilometers southeast of San Francisco, at a depth of 14 kilometers. The quake was strongly felt in San Francisco with an intensity of VI,…
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Rainfall to Spread Across More Regions on Thursday
MANILA – The weather bureau announced on Thursday that an increased number of regions will see rainfall due to the combined effects of the shear line, easterlies, and the northeast monsoon, known locally as ‘amihan’. The shear line is expected to cause scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in the Bicol Region, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque,…
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Shear Line Wreaks Havoc in Bicol: 2 Dead, 9 Fishermen Missing
In a tragic turn of events, the Bicol region has been severely impacted by relentless rains triggered by a shear line, leading to the death of two individuals and the disappearance of nine fishermen. The Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5) confirmed these casualties, highlighting the dire situation in the area. A 53-year-old man…
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