A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on April 24, 2024, as extreme heat affected the country. Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on April 24, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings …
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Philippines hailed as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo
Lagen Dive Site/Erwin Lim via DOT / Release MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines was named as Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year at Asia Dive Expo in Singapore, in recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable practices in dive tourism. “This recognition, alongside our long list of …
Read More »ICC contacts drug war cops
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV 50 retired, active police officials involved in Rody’s case At least 50 former and active police officials were contacted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the crime against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said. In a post …
Read More »A welcome revival
Wawa Dam used to be the only source of water for Metro Manila until Angat Dam was built. The ongoing construction of the Upper Wawa Dam in Rodriguez, Rizal is targeted to be completed in 2025. Once completed, it will supply at least 518 million liters per day for residents …
Read More »U.S. prepares to rush $1B US in military aid to Ukraine, as Congress approves bills
A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay, clearing the way for fresh Ukraine funding amid advances from Russia’s invasion force and Kyiv’s shortages of military supplies. Biden to sign broader $95B US aid package into law on Wednesday. A sweeping …
Read More »Countdown to TikTok crackdown: Popular app could see U.S. ban in 9 months
One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app’s Chinese-based parent company two choices. Biden expected to sign strike on Chinese-owned …
Read More »Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit U.S. dairy cattle
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has shown up in at least 32 herds in eight U.S. states, but not in Canada so far. While farmers are worried, experts say there’s no cause for alarm right now thanks to national food safety standards and biosecurity measures in place. Highly pathogenic avian influenza …
Read More »PBBM: No reason to fire VP
President Marcos on Tuesday said there is no need to replace Vice President Sara Duterte as Education Secretary amid questions on her loyalty as an alter-ego of the Chief Executive. Mr. Marcos also assured the public that his working relationship with Duterte will not be affected amid the feud between …
Read More »Surge in Chinese ships in WPS
Navy says ‘out of normal’ presence amid Balikatan The number of Chinese vessels monitored in the West Philippine Sea has surged amid the annual Balikatan military exercises between Manila and Washington, the Philippine Navy said on Tuesday. Philippine Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said for the …
Read More »‘So hot you can’t breathe’: Extreme heat hits the Philippines
People buy coconut water to cool themselves along a road in Manila on April 24, 2024, as extreme heat affected the country. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) MANILA, Philippines — Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people …
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