Day: November 4, 2024

Manila: House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday called for solidarity as the Philippines observed a Day of National Mourning for the over 100 lives lost during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez urged Filipinos to ‘pause, reflect, and honor’ the victims, emphasizing unity and compassion as communities grieve and rebuild. “This day of mourning calls us to compassion and solidarity. As we remember those lost, we extend our deepest sympathies to every family affected, to every community struggling to recover. Let this be a day when we, as Filipinos, reaffirm

Manila: Diesel and kerosene prices will go up while gasoline prices will drop starting Tuesday. In separate advisories on Monday, Seaoil and Shell announced a reduction in gasoline prices by PHP0.10 per liter. Conversely, diesel and kerosene prices will see increases of PHP0.75 and PHP0.50 per liter, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, Shell noted that the price adjustments were influenced by changes in premium freight and biofuel costs. In a separate advisory, Petro Gazz confirmed that diesel prices would rise by PHP0.75 per liter while gasoline would decrease by PHP0.10 per liter. Last week, oil companies raised diesel and

Senate President Francis Escudero announced that the budget of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) would be examined by senators during the 2025 budget plenary deliberations due to its low absorptive capacity. “Kada budget tinitignan yan:enate President Francis Escudero announced that the budget of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) would be examined by senators during the 2025 budget plenary deliberations due to its low absorptive capacity. “Kada budget tinitignan yan, yung absorptive capacity ng kada ahensiya. Kasi nga naman hindi ba medyo makapal ang mukha? Hihingi ng mas malaking budget next year pero hindi naman

Laurel: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday stated that flood-control projects were overwhelmed by the massive rainfall from Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, also known internationally as Trami, which caused significant flooding in several areas in Luzon. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos addressed concerns about the billions of pesos spent on flood control projects during a visit to Laurel, Batangas, one of the areas severely affected by the storm. He emphasized that the projects exist but were unable to manage the unprecedented rainfall. Marcos compared the storm’s impact to Typhoon Ondoy in 2009, noting that Kristine’s rainfall nearly doubled

Manila: Tropical Storm Marce, internationally known as Yinxing, is projected to affect regions previously impacted by tropical cyclones Kristine (Trami) and Leon (Kong-rey), as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday. “Marce’s track is in the middle of Kristine and Leon’s track. Those in areas affected by the two cyclones should prepare as these are the same areas that may be affected by Marce,” explained PAGASA meteorologist Veronica Torres during a briefing. According to Philippines News Agency, the cyclone was last tracked 775 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar as of 10 a.m.,