Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
DSWD suspends issuance of AICS guarantee letters for account settlements, liquidation
November 21, 2024 8:03 am
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said on Thursday, Nov. 12, that it will temporarily suspend the issuance of guarantee letters (GL) under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program to allow for the completion of the annual liquidation process and facilitate payments to service providers who have already assisted beneficiaries.
Phivolcs unveils seismic hazard atlas to enhance quake safety
November 21, 2024 6:10 am
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday, Nov. 21, launched the Seismic Hazard Atlas for the Design Earthquake of the Philippines, a groundbreaking resource aimed at improving the safety and resilience of buildings across the country.
PAGASA: Scattered rains to prevail over extreme N. Luzon
November 21, 2024 3:18 am
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, Nov. 21, that the northeast monsoon and shear line will bring rains over parts of extreme Northern Luzon in the next 24 hours.
A record-breaking event: PAGASA on back-to-back cyclones
November 20, 2024 6:30 am
For the first time since 1951, the Philippines experienced a record-breaking event in November 2024, with four tropical cyclones simultaneously active in the Western Pacific, confirmed the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
PAGASA: 1 or 2 cyclones may form, enter PAR in December
November 20, 2024 4:50 am
Following 16 cyclones this year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said one or two more tropical cyclones could form or enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) before the year ends.