Worldwide temperatures briefly exceeded a key warming threshold earlier this month, a hint of heat and its harms to come, scientists worry. Temporary breach of 1.5 degree threshold is a climate hazard warning: scientists. Worldwide temperatures briefly exceeded a key warming threshold earlier this month, a hint of heat and …
Read More »Celebrate Father’s Day: Give him the gift of your time
Today is Father’s Day when tributes will flow as we pause to honor the special man in our lives. The man we call “Tatay,” “Daddy,” or “Papa” will be the center of attention, honored for what he had done for his family. It’s become a tradition to remember our fathers …
Read More »Compassion
Taking in people seeking refuge from war or persecution should not even be a subject of debate considering the history of the Philippines as a humanitarian country. Washington DC sent a “concept note” in October 2022, according to the DFA, proposing to have the Philippines as a “temporary site” for …
Read More »PH set to sail ‘Layag-WPS’
P80-m livelihood program to help over 370,000 fishermen in EEZ The Marcos administration will launch its “Layag WPS” project or the Livelihood Activities to Enhance Fisheries Yield and Economic Gains (Layag) from the West Philippine Sea aimed at protecting Filipino fishermen as well as state floating assets amid continuing incursions …
Read More »PH keeps top tier rank in battle vs trafficking
THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced on Saturday that the Philippines has been recognized by the United States for its unwavering commitment in combatting human trafficking. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said they have received information that the country has maintained its Tier 1 status for the eighth consecutive year in …
Read More »‘Marcos committed to keep journalists safe’
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is committed to the protection and safety of members of the media in the country, Malacañang’s task force on media security said after a survey found the Philippine media landscape “largely grim” due to persistent attacks. Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) Executive Director Paul …
Read More »‘Oil spill recovery completed but containment continues’
The extraction of the remaining oil from the sunken MT Princess Empress in Oriental Mindoro has been completed – two days ahead of the June 19 target date – but containment efforts will continue, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Saturday. About 95 percent of the affected shorelines are …
Read More »PH ferry with up to 65 people onboard catches fire at sea, rescue underway
Coast Guard personnel rush to rescue passengers of the burning ferry. PHOTO BY THE PHILIPPPINE COAST GUARD A Philippine ferry carrying up to 65 passengers and crew members caught fire at sea on Sunday and a coast guard vessel was deployed to rescue those onboard and try to extinguish the …
Read More »Bishop clarifies proper hand gesture while singing the Lord’s Prayer
Diocese of Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes has clarified the proper hand gesture while singing the Lord’ Prayer (Ama Namin) in his diocese. Bishop Julito Cortes (Facebook) The CBCP said, Bishop Cortes has decreed that the faithful should not raise or hold hands while reciting or singing the Lord’s Prayer during …
Read More »Permanent no-entry into Mayon danger zone sought
The Office of the Civil Defense is looking at several proposals to ban residential settlements within the 6-kilometer radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) of the Mayor Volcano, including pursuing a natural park development project in the area. “OCD is pushing for so-called science-based institutions – Phivolcs, DENR, and DPWH – …
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