Day: November 3, 2024

BACOLOD CITY: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has taken a significant step in marking the four-kilometer radius of the permanent danger zone (PDZ) around Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. The first flag was installed to delineate this area, as announced by the Office of Civil Defense-Western Visayas (OCD-6) on Sunday. The active volcano remains under Alert Level 2, indicating increasing unrest, following its explosive eruption on June 3. According to Philippines News Agency, the initiative is part of ongoing efforts by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-6 Incident Management Team. This measure aims to

Manila: A new tropical depression has formed outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and is expected to enter the region by Monday, as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in their 5 p.m. bulletin on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the center of this tropical depression was located approximately 1,315 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas as of 4 p.m. Once inside PAR, it will be named Marce. The system is anticipated to move northwestward at a brisk pace initially, then slow down by Tuesday while turning northward. From Wednesday onwards, the forecast predicts

Manila: As Congress reconvenes, leaders of the House of Representatives have assured that the ratification of the proposed PHP6.352 trillion national budget for 2025 will be a top priority on their agenda. In a recent statement, it was emphasized that this financial plan is crucial for the country’s development and will be addressed promptly. According to Philippines News Agency, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe of Zamboanga’s 2nd District expressed optimism that the Senate would approve the budget proposal soon, enabling the bicameral conference committee to finalize a unified version. “We hope to ratify the bicam report before our Dec.

Pasig City: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to spearhead the inaugural Road to Zero Waste Summit, marking it as the largest event dedicated to sustainable waste management and the promotion of a circular economy. Scheduled to take place at the Unilab Bayanihan Center in Pasig City, the summit will be held on November 5 and 6, offering free entry to the public. According to Philippines News Agency, the event themed “Closing the Loop Towards a Circular Economy” aims to highlight innovative waste management solutions tailored to address the solid waste challenges in Metro Manila, paving the way