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Manila: Nominations are now open for the 3rd Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA), which honors individuals who demonstrate exemplary commitment to advancing climate action and building resilience against disasters. According to Philippines News Agency, this year’s PRA, themed ‘Kabataan at Kababaihan: Katuwang sa Paghahabi ng Isang Matatag na Bayan (Youth and Women: Partners in Weaving a Strong Nation),’ focuses on the critical role that youth and women play in strengthening community resilience and promoting sustainable development. The awards aim to spotlight how their leadership, innovation, and advocacy contribute to a climate-smart and disaster-prepared Philippines. Senator Loren Legarda, the pioneer behind the

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to meet with his economic team to assess the potential impact of the escalating Middle East conflict, particularly on fuel prices, Malaca±ang said Monday. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro announced that the meeting aims to review contingency measures amid growing concerns over a possible energy crisis, as tensions in the oil-rich region threaten global supply chains. According to Philippines News Agency, the statement comes amid rising fears over global oil market disruptions as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies. The tension escalated after the United States launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear

Manila: The southwest monsoon, locally known as ‘habagat’, is set to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to various regions of the Philippines on Monday, as reported by the national weather bureau. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in its 4 a.m. bulletin, indicated that the habagat will affect Metro Manila, Calabarzon, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Soccsksargen, Davao Region, and the provinces of Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan. The bureau has warned that moderate to heavy rains in these areas could potentially lead to flash floods or

Dumaguete: Shamah Silvosa Bulangis, a dedicated activist based in Dumaguete, has been at the forefront of advocating for queer feminism and community leadership in humanitarian work in the Philippines. Bulangis began her journey as an activist at the young age of 14 in Surigao, driven by her desire to challenge the conservative and religious beliefs she was raised with, particularly those condemning the LGBTQ+ community. According to UN Women, Bulangis has been instrumental in creating inclusive spaces for lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women and girls through her leadership roles in the Visayas LBQ Network and Girls Congress. These platforms

La Castellana: The Regional Task Force (RTF) Kanlaon has indefinitely suspended entry within the six-kilometer extended danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano during certain periods of the day starting Tuesday. This decision comes as a precautionary measure to safeguard residents and workers from the heightened volcanic activity. According to Philippines News Agency, the Office of Civil Defense-led RTF Kanlaon issued an advisory on Monday indicating that the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has recorded 67 volcanic earthquakes. The sulfur dioxide flux was measured at 755 tonnes per day, and a plume 950 meters tall was observed, continuously degassing and