MANILA----Hundreds of passengers whose flights were either cancelled or delayed are now queueing the airports where as a result of Supet Typhoon Pepito. The Weather Bureau said #Pepito is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility today. The Typhoon lashed many areas in Luzon and Visayas especially in Panganiban, Catanduanes where it made its first … [Read more...] about Airports filled with passengers affected by super typhoon #Pepito
Environment
Philippines protests China’s declaration of baselines in Scarborough Shoal
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine government has formally filed a protest against China’s declaration of “baselines and base points” around Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), rejecting what it describes as an effort by Beijing to legitimize its “illegal seizure” of the feature, which lies within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). On November 12, Department of … [Read more...] about Philippines protests China’s declaration of baselines in Scarborough Shoal
Misamis Occidental Welcomes Tourists: Senator Marcos Promotes the Province’s Hidden Gems
OROQUIETA CITY – “Misamis is now open for business,” declared Senator Imee Marcos on Saturday, encouraging a renewed focus on promoting the province's tourism potential. Senator Marcos, the guest of honor at this year’s 3rd Grand Perangat Festival, emphasized the need for a robust marketing campaign to showcase the natural beauty and attractions of Misamis … [Read more...] about Misamis Occidental Welcomes Tourists: Senator Marcos Promotes the Province’s Hidden Gems
DENR urges LGUs to use updated geohazard maps for disaster preparedness
DAVAO CITY – Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga is urging local government units (LGUs) to utilize geohazard maps from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) to reduce casualties and improve disaster preparedness during severe weather events. In a briefing at the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Camp Crame, … [Read more...] about DENR urges LGUs to use updated geohazard maps for disaster preparedness
Turnover of Farm-to-Market Road in Davao del Norte
DAVAO CITY --- The newly completed Farm-to-Market Road (FMR) with an integrated bridge was officially turned over to the communities of New Visayas and Tulalian in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. This infrastructure project, implemented by the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte through the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) of the Department of Agriculture (DA), … [Read more...] about Turnover of Farm-to-Market Road in Davao del Norte
