Category: General

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

Cagayan de oro city: A family of five in Northern Mindanao require a monthly income of PHP9,676 to cover essential food needs, according to a 2023 report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) released Wednesday. In a statement Thursday, PSA-10 (Northern Mindanao) Chief Statistical Analyst Sarah Balagbis said the latest threshold reflects a 15.4% increase from 2021, when the region’s average was estimated at PHP8,385. According to Philippines News Agency, Northern Mindanao’s food threshold was higher than the estimated national food threshold of PHP9,581. Among regional areas, Cagayan de Oro City posted the highest monthly food threshold at PHP10,068, while

Legazpi city: The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), in collaboration with Junior Chamber International (JCI)-Daraga, has delivered relief goods to families impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) last week. According to Philippines News Agency, Jonel Magdaraog, a PHILTOA member, stated that relief supplies were distributed to more than 600 families in Libon, Albay, as well as Barangay San Roque and La Purisima in Nabua, Camarines Sur. “The relief packages included groceries, rice, bottled water, adult and children’s diapers, medicines, and sanitary items. This assistance was dispatched to Albay immediately following the storm. Together with JCI Daraga, we

Manila: Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-Rey) has made landfall over southeastern Taiwan but continues to affect Northern Luzon, the weather bureau said Thursday afternoon. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) 5 p.m. bulletin, Leon was located 320 km north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, or in the vicinity of Chiayi County, Taiwan as of 4 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, the typhoon packs maximum sustained winds of 155 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 255 kph. Gale-force winds will prevail across the northern portion of Itbayat in Batanes, where Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal

Manila: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has confirmed that its personnel and equipment are ready to conduct clearing operations in regions affected by Super Typhoon Leon, also known internationally as Kong-Rey. The assurance was made public on Thursday as the department mobilizes resources to address the impact of the typhoon. According to Philippines News Agency, the DPWH has mobilized a total of 1,113 personnel, supported by 102 heavy equipment units, 85 motor vehicles, and 2,190 light equipment units. These resources are on standby to ensure a swift response to any infrastructure disruptions caused by the typhoon. Currently,