DAVAO CITY — Some 111 families displaced during the February 7 Masara landslide were given all-weatherproof tents as a temporary shelter in a relocation center called “G-Works Kampo Dos” located in Brgy. Malamodao, Maco, Davao de Oro. The all-weather-proof tents were initially set up in the area, benefiting the internally displaced families coming from Brgys. Mascara and … [Read more...] about Over 100 displaced Masara landslide victims get all-weatherproof tents
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G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
MANILA – The Group of Seven (G7) has called out China over its militarization and “intimidation activities” in the South China Sea (SCS), as it took note of Beijing’s "dangerous maneuvers” and water cannon use against Filipino vessels carrying out routine resupply missions to the Ayungin Shoal. In a communiqué issued on Friday, the foreign ministers of the G7 states … [Read more...] about G7 calls out China over ‘intimidation, militarization’ in SCS
Bong Go pushes for work from home amid extreme heat, El Niño
DAVAO CITY --- Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Thursday urged government agencies and companies to consider work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for their employees and provide heat breaks to field workers given the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, said WFH arrangements were already adopted and implemented during the … [Read more...] about Bong Go pushes for work from home amid extreme heat, El Niño
PAGASA lists 8 areas with dangerous heat index
MANILA – The country will continue to experience warm and humid weather due to the easterlies, the weather bureau said on Sunday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said eight areas in the country will experience a 42°C to 43 °C heat index. Areas with 42 °C heat index are Dagupan City in Pangasinan, Aparri and … [Read more...] about PAGASA lists 8 areas with dangerous heat index
‘Horrified’ Marcos seeks clarity on Duterte-China ‘secret deal’
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he was “horrified” about the terms of the reported “gentleman’s agreement” between former President Rodrigo Duterte and China on the West Philippine Sea and revealed that he is currently seeking clarifications about the supposed deal. “Kung ang sinasabi sa agreement na 'yan ay kinakailangan tayong magpermiso sa ibang bansa … [Read more...] about ‘Horrified’ Marcos seeks clarity on Duterte-China ‘secret deal’
