PAGASA weather observer Justin Tagoctoc checks a Campbell–Stokes recorder, a solar radiation instrument, which measures the duration and approximate intensity of sunshine, at the state weather bureau’s Science Garden in Quezon City yesterday./Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in the Philippines could reach an “extreme danger” level of …
Read More »US hints funding for PH workforce, energy dev’t
As part of its commitments to boosting the Philippines’ semiconductor industry, the United States government is looking at workforce development and resilient energy supply as potential priority areas for funding under the CHIPS Act. US Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Ramin Toloui In a …
Read More »Marcos orders swift action on electric vehicle plan
A new Lexus electric car is displayed at the New York International Auto Show on March 27, 2024 in New York City. (Spencer Platt / Getty Images / AFP) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) and other agencies to accelerate the implementation …
Read More »President warns BARMM elections saboteurs
MEMENTO. President Marcos Jr. is presented with a rifle on a stand as a memento of his visit at the Headquarters of the 6th Infantry Division, Camp Brigadier General Gonzalo H. Siongco at the Municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat Province of Maguindanao on Monday, April 29, 2024. PPA POOL President …
Read More »131 LGUs in state of calamity due to El Niño
Members of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Traffic and Parking Management Office (TPMO) carry bottled water while on duty in Alabang-Zapote Road on April 3, 2024 (STAR / Jesse Bustos) MANILA, Philippines — Over a hundred local government units have declared a state of calamity over El Niño-induced …
Read More »Expect brownouts in May as demand outstrips supply
The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed concern over the possibility of brownouts as a red alert draws closer due to recent power plant outages and high power demand as the El Niño phenomenon rages. “How close are we to the red alert, brownouts when we reach the red alert? Well, …
Read More »Quiboloy’s case transfer recommendation sent to SC — SC spox
This file photo shows a picture of the Supreme Court. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting on Tuesday said that the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) has submitted to the high court its recommendation concerning the transfer of the case of …
Read More »Lawmaker suggests classifying use of deepfakes as form of terrorism
Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo (File photo) MANILA – A lawmaker on Tuesday suggested classifying the use of deepfake technology that threatens national security as a form of terrorism. In a press conference, Lanao del Norte Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo said the deepfake content that made President Ferdinand R. Marcos …
Read More »DENR leads plastic waste mgmt in mining, eyes incentive program
(PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) has launched its PLASTIKalikasan Program to address plastic waste in mining sites, including its neighboring communities. In a news release on Tuesday, the DENR said PLASTIKalikasan is a nationwide long-term program on plastic waste management …
Read More »Lady Knights overcome slow start, sink Lady Pirates
Photo Credit: The Lance Games Wednesday (Filoil EcoOil Arena) 7:30 a.m.- CSB vs UPHSD (men) 10 a.m.- CSB vs UPHSD (women) 2 p.m.- JRU vs San Beda (women) 5 p.m.- JRU vs San Beda (men) Letran overcame a huge fourth-set deficit as it brought down a fancied Lyceum of the …
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