Day: October 31, 2024

Dagupan city: The provincial government of La Union is on red alert status since Wednesday as it braces for the possible effects of Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey) and the influx of people flocking cemeteries for ‘Undas’ (All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day). ‘We have already prepared our rescue equipment ahead of time to respond immediately to those in need of our assistance. The safety of our provincemates remains to be our utmost priority,’ La Union Governor Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David said in a statement Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted in the province

Kanlaon volcano: Increased seismicity was observed in Kanlaon Volcano as it generated 64 volcano-tectonic (VT) earthquakes from midnight on Thursday, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to Philippines News Agency, the VT earthquakes, which occurred between 2 to 8 kilometers deep, were measured at magnitudes ranging from 0.9 to 2.9. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol explained that VT earthquakes occur when magma moves upward, putting stress on the surrounding rocks and producing seismic activity. He noted that an increase in VT earthquakes could indicate rising or moving magma within the volcano, signifying increased volcanic activity beneath the

Manila: Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday urged the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to ensure that all electric cooperatives (ECs) are compliant with Republic Act No. 11039, or the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF), to mitigate the impact of natural calamities on power supply. Gatchalian emphasized the need for resilience in the energy sector, highlighting the importance of preparedness as the country faces an increasing frequency of severe weather events. According to Philippines News Agency, Gatchalian, who is the principal author of the ECERF law, stressed that the fund is designed to assist in the restoration and rehabilitation of

Cotabato city: Anti-narcotics agents seized over PHP1 million worth of shabu in an operation in Wao, Lanao del Sur, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) reported Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, PDEA-BARMM Director Gil Cesario Castro said the target of the operation on Wednesday was Salman Ontawar Mundas, a high-value suspect in Barangay Kili-Kili. The operation, backed by police and military personnel, encountered resistance as Mundas and his group opened fire, leading to an intense exchange. “As our team approached the hideout, they were met with heavy gunfire from Mundas’ group,”

Manila: At least 69 percent of Filipinos gave their trust to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., while 66 percent approved of his performance in the third quarter of 2024, according to a new OCTA Research survey released on Thursday. The survey, conducted from September 4 to 7, showed that 69 percent of respondents expressed trust in the President, a slight two-point drop from the 71 percent recorded in the second quarter. His performance rating also declined by two percentage points to 66 percent from 68 percent in the previous quarter. According to Philippines News Agency, the September survey indicated that