The Philippines stands to lose as much as 700,000 metric tons (MT) in rice output this year under a scenario in which a strong El Niño phenomenon wreaks havoc on local production, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The DA noted that the expected loss in rice production is equivalent...
Twenty-six areas are now experiencing drought as prolonged dry weather persists in several parts of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The assessment is based on actual rainfall data from December 2025 to May 24, 2026,...
The water level in Angat Dam is expected to continue declining until late June but is unlikely to reach the critical level that could trigger domestic water supply shortages this year, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). During...
Enrique K. Razon Jr.-led Manila Water Co. Inc. said it has strengthened system-wide preparations to ensure uninterrupted water supply across its east zone concession area ahead of the anticipated “super” El Niño. In a statement on Tuesday, May 26, the east zone concessionaire said it had...
ILOILO CITY – New Police Regional Office-6 (Western Visayas) chief Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño is prioritizing police visibility to further deter crimes. “Dapat na ginagawa ng kapulisan dito ang tinatawag natin na intensification of police visibility (What our police should be doing here...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) is concentrating on the forensic examination of evidence recovered from the April 19 encounter in Barangay Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental, where 19 people, including two foreigners and three minors, were killed. During...
The country appears to be facing a jarring climate contradiction as two major government agencies simultaneously activate emergency measures: one bracing for a looming severe drought while the other mobilizes for imminent and heavy flooding. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and...
ILOILO CITY – Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño is the new Police Regional Office-6 director. Tuaño replaced Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan. “Effective today, Brig. Gen. Tuaño is the acting regional director of PRO-6,” confirmed PRO-6...
DAVAO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has placed the region under a state of calamity due to the impact of the dry spell and global oil crisis. Macacua signed Proclamation No. 2 dated May 14 but released to the public on May...
ILOILO CITY – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) has stepped up mitigation plans to ensure enough water supply as a super El Niño was projected this year. “We have assessed every possible supply scenario and prepared a response for each one,” said MPIW Chief Operating Officer David Berba in a...
After enduring over 11 years of development, the indie animation series “Gameoverse” has quickly taken the Internet by storm. Glitch Productions, the team behind the worldwide success of “The Amazing Digital Circus,” recently debuted the pilot episode on their YouTube channel. As of...
BACOLOD CITY – The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region is elevating police service in Negros and Siquijor through the SAFE NIR program introduced by acting regional director Police Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño. SAFE stands for Seen, Appreciated, Felt, and Extraordinary, which is aligned...
