Malls in Quezon City opened designated waiting areas for residents needing a temporary place to stay as rains and flooding brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat continued on Saturday night, Aug. 8. The participating malls are providing free Wi-Fi, restrooms, charging stations, and...
Several roads in Quezon City were flooded to varying depths on Saturday night, Aug. 8, with water reaching more than five feet in one area and waist-deep levels in other parts of the city. As of 10 p.m., the Quezon City government reported more than 60 inches of floodwater at West Riverside corner...
A month after the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill reportedly broke out, all monitored areas in Metro Manila recorded “good” air quality levels for fine particulate matter (PM2.5), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Sunday, May 10. Citing PM2.5 data as of...
Only four cities in Metro Manila recorded “good” to “fair” air quality levels, while most areas fell under “unhealthy” to “acutely unhealthy” categories following the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Sunday,...
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 remains in effect in 14 areas as Tropical Depression Mirasol moves across Northern Luzon on Wednesday, September 17. In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of Mirasol...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heat index forecast of dangerously high temperatures in at least 19 areas nationwide on Sunday, May 25, with Dagupan City, Pangasinan expected to experience a sweltering 46°C. According to PAGASA...
People who were involved in the sand dumping incident in the West Philippine Sea may face charges for violating two laws— the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Mining Act, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro holds a press briefing at...
President Marcos has ordered an investigation on the report claiming that the sand from the Philippines ' coastal areas are used for some reclamation operations in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Marcos said a...
Globe Telecom Inc. is launching a cost-efficient, green technology solution to further expand connectivity in remote areas across the country. Through RuralLink, the Ayala-backed telecommunications giant is expanding its network infrastructure to far-flung communities where traditional macro...
Globe Telecom Inc. announced that it is expanding its network to more remote areas in the country by building 100 cell sites this year. In a statement, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Darius Delgado said expanding network infrastructure to geographically isolated and disadvantaged...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Feb. 27, reaffirmed its commitment to improving learning conditions in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, aiming to bridge educational gaps through increased resources, infrastructure support, and targeted programs. DepEd Secretary...
Senator Cynthia Villar underscored the significance of employing innovative approaches and collaborative efforts to safeguard the country's protected areas as well as enhance the well-being of communities. "Through efficient collaboration and embracing new technologies, we can strengthen our...
