Day: April 13, 2025

Manila: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday warned of dangerous heat index levels in 20 areas in the country. According to Philippines News Agency, the heat index refers to the temperature felt by the human body when relative humidity combines with air temperature. In its 5 a.m. forecast, PAGASA identified several areas that may experience heat indices ranging from 42°C to 45°C. These include Sangley Point, Cavite and Virac, Catanduanes both at 44°C, and San Ildefonso, Bulacan at the same level. Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Ambulong, Tanauan, Batangas are expected to have heat indices of

Manila: The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has signed two key agreements to boost disaster resilience across Negros Island, partnering with the city government of Victorias and the Negros Association of Chief Executives (ACE). The signing comes in the wake of the April 8 eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, which displaced more than 25,000 residents. According to Philippines News Agency, the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Victorias City focuses on enhancing the city’s disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) capabilities, allowing access to the OCD’s technical resources, training programs, and scientific data. The second MOA, signed with the Negros ACE led

Mimaropa: Persons deprived of liberty (PDL) under the custody of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mimaropa Region joined Christians nationwide in observing Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, the BJMP ensures that PDL who wish to take part in the Lenten season are allowed to meditate, reflect, and seek spiritual renewal. Jail Officer 3 Joefrie Anglo, the regional information officer, highlighted the significance of these activities for inmates. ‘For the PDL, being in jail is already a form of sacrifice, but through these activities, they are able to participate

Manila: Following the stalled loan deal with China for the Philippine National Railways South Long Haul (PNR-SLH) project, France has expressed strong interest in stepping in as key financier. According to Philippines News Agency, the French government offered support for the 561.1-kilometer railway project linking Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila and Matnog, Sorsogon during the meeting between Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon and visiting Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad Laurent Saint-Martin on April 11. Saint-Martin informed Dizon that the France Development Agency, along with export financing guarantees and treasury loans, have successfully mobilized funding for