Tag: Philippines
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Iloilo City Prepares for Second Edition of Calle Real Night Market
Iloilo City is set to host the second installment of the Calle Real Night Market from November 15 to 17, 2024, promising an enhanced experience filled with leisure, shopping, and culinary delights as the festive season approaches. The event, themed around Christmas, will celebrate the city’s rich heritage, culture, arts, music, and gastronomy, according to…
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Bicol Police Crack Down on Drugs, Arrest 40 and Seize Nearly P3 Million in Contraband
In a sweeping crackdown on drug-related activities, the Bicol region’s Police Regional Office (PRO-5) apprehended 40 individuals suspected of drug offenses and seized illegal drugs valued at nearly PHP3 million. The operations, which spanned from November 4 to 10, were part of a concerted effort to combat drug proliferation in the area. According to Lt.…
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San Roque Dam Partially Opens Gate in Response to Typhoon Nika, No Flooding Risk
In a proactive move, the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, partially opened one of its gates on Monday at noon, releasing water at a rate of 63 cubic meters per second. This action was taken in anticipation of increased water inflow due to Typhoon Nika, also known internationally as Toraji. According to Teresa…
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La Union Prepares for Typhoon Nika with Extensive Deployment of Rescue Teams and Equipment
In anticipation of Typhoon Nika, also known internationally as Toraji, the La Union Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has mobilized a significant portion of its 16 specialized teams. These teams, each consisting of four members, are equipped to handle a range of emergency services including medical aid, search and rescue, retrieval operations,…
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Philippines Delays Sugar Imports Until Mid-2025 Amid Stable Domestic Supply
In a recent announcement, the Philippine government has decided to postpone sugar imports until mid-2025, citing a stable domestic supply of both raw and refined sugar. This decision was reached by Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona during a meeting at the Department of Agriculture’s central…
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Dumaguete City Aims for UNESCO Creative City Status in Literature
Dumaguete City, the capital of Negros Oriental, has been selected as one of the Philippines’ nominations for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the literature category for 2025. This announcement was made during a press conference held in the city on November 8, 2024, attended by key figures including Anton Gabila and Nimfa Virtucio…
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Yolanda Survivors Urged to Apply Lessons Learned for Future Resilience
On the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, also known internationally as Haiyan, officials in Tacloban City emphasized the importance of learning from past disasters to enhance future resilience. The commemoration took place on November 8, 2024, and was marked by a solemn tribute at a mass grave site in Basper village, where over 2,000…
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Leyte’s Storm Surge Protection Wall Reaches 64% Completion After Nine Years
The Leyte tide embankment project, aimed at safeguarding coastal communities from massive waves, has reached 64% completion after nine years of construction, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The project, which spans from Tacloban City to Tanauan town, has been a challenging endeavor since its inception in 2016, following the devastating…
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Typhoon Marce Forces Evacuation of Over 3,000 Families in Region II
In response to the onslaught of Typhoon Marce, also known internationally as Yinxing, more than 3,469 families, totaling 10,088 individuals, have been evacuated from high-risk areas in Region II since Wednesday. The typhoon has been battering the northernmost part of mainland Luzon, prompting swift action from local authorities. Lucia Alan, the regional director of the…
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