Manila: The Philippines is set to advocate for increased inclusion of women in climate action efforts at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced this initiative following the adoption of the Pasay Declaration at the recent 2024 International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS). According to Philippines News Agency, Secretary Manalo emphasized the significance of the Pasay Declaration, expressing hope that it will guide policy reforms and promote accountability in advancing gender-responsive peace and security frameworks. He stated, “As a nation, we intend to carry forward

The office of civil defense (ocd) on wednesday urged all residents of northern luzon to take precautionary measures to mitigate possible adverse effects of super typhoon leon:he Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Wednesday urged all residents of Northern Luzon to take precautionary measures to mitigate possible adverse effects of Super Typhoon Leon, which may affect up to 5 million individuals. OCD spokesperson Director Edgar Posadas, in a media briefing, said while “Leon” is moving closer to Batanes, its trough may also impact parts of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas,

Pasig city: The Department of Education (DepEd) has teamed up with Canva Philippines to provide public school teachers across the nation with free access to digital tools and training designed to enhance interactive learning experiences for students. According to Philippines News Agency, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara formalized the collaboration under the Canva for Education initiative during a signing ceremony held in Pasig City. The event was attended by Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM, Canva Philippines Country Lead Yani Hornilla-Donato, and Canva Philippines Marketing and Content and Discovery Lead Maisie Littaua. The initiative aims to empower teachers

Laoag city: A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Cagayan and nearby provinces in northern Luzon at 5:39 a.m. Thursday, state seismologists said. With the epicenter located 20 kilometers northwest of Dalupiri Island (Calayan) in Cagayan, the earthquake was tectonic in origin with a depth of 16 kilometers. According to Philippines News Agency, residents in these areas are advised to take precautionary measures as aftershocks are expected. No damage has been recorded so far, authorities stated. Reported intensity is the traditional way of knowing the intensity based on reports of those who felt the earthquake, while instrumental intensity is measured using an

Dumaguete city: Student leaders from various schools in Negros Oriental province are being tapped to help promote Filipino values formation and undertake voters’ education as the country prepares for the 2025 midterm elections. ‘You play a vital role in reaching out to the young people in the schools and even in the communities by setting a good example in values formation, something that unfortunately is now lacking in the younger generations and is being lost in the older ones,’ said Msgr. Julius Heruela, convenor of the Diocesan Electoral Board of the Diocese of Dumaguete and head of the local Parish

Davao city: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 11 is urging consumers to ensure Christmas lights and similar decorations bear the Philippine Standard (PS) mark or Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) sticker, emphasizing the importance of product safety and quality this holiday season. In a press briefing here Tuesday, Deolly Roque, chief of DTI-11’s Consumer Protection Division, warned that unmarked products pose fire hazards, especially during the peak holiday season. According to Philippines News Agency, Roque stressed that while there is no suggested retail price for Christmas lights, the presence of safety markings is crucial to confirm the