DAVAO CITY --- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday raised the El Niño Alert status as it expects the weather phenomenon to emerge in the coming months starting June. In a statement, PAGASA administrator Vicente B. Milano said his agency "Has been continuously monitoring the developing El Niño conditions in … [Read more...] about PAGASA issue El Niño alert
Environment
Rescued Sea turtle turned over to Aboitiz Cleanergy Park
DAVAO CITY --- A weak and dehydrated female hawksbill sea turtle was turned over to the Aboitiz Cleanergy Park on April 14 by government officials from Lasang, Davao City. It will be provided with veterinary care and observed at the facility until fully recovered and can be released back into the wild. A hawksbill sea turtle locally known as pawikan was turned over to … [Read more...] about Rescued Sea turtle turned over to Aboitiz Cleanergy Park
BARMM consults stakeholders on moving government center to Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY -- The plan of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to move its capital from THIS City to nearby Parang town in Maguindanao del Norte gained traction with public consultation done on Monday. The Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act No. 42 was passed on September 22, 1995, with the intention of making Parang, Maguindanao, the permanent location … [Read more...] about BARMM consults stakeholders on moving government center to Maguindanao del Norte
Camiguin readies in case of volcanic eruption
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Region 10 conducted a 3-day Workshop on Contingency Plan on Volcanic Eruption in Mambjao, Camiguin on April 12-14. Close to 300 participants from local government unit, national line agencies, and barangay officials across the island joined the workshop that aimed to develop a plan that … [Read more...] about Camiguin readies in case of volcanic eruption
BFP offers safety tips during lightning storm
Following the incident where five young adults died and another one sustained injury in Digos City due to a lightning strike on Easter Sunday, April 9, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in the city issued safety tips during a lightning storm. The victims were celebrating Easter Sunday in Camp Madeger, Barangay Binaton when a localized thunderstorm hit the area. What was … [Read more...] about BFP offers safety tips during lightning storm
