The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Feb. 27 that the strong El Niño will start to gradually weaken after reaching its “peak” or “mature stage.” On Monday, February 26, 33-year-old farmer Raymond Dela Cruz inspected a section of...
Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered on Monday, Feb. 26, all regional directors to intensify the operation against illegal mining activities in their respective areas of responsibility. Acorda explained that his order is not only aimed at preventing...
Defense Secretary and Task Force El Niño Chairman Gilberto Teodoro Jr. encouraged local government units (LGUs) on Sunday, Feb. 18, to align their plans in mitigating and managing the impact of El Niño with the approach of the national government. Earlier, Teodoro assured President Marcos that...
Before the end of February, at least 10 more provinces will be affected by the continuous adverse effects of El Niño phenomenon in the country, an official has warned. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Earlier, El Niño Task Force spokesperson and Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Twenty-four areas in the country may experience drought by the end of February, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Unsplash PAGASA, in its drought or dry spell assessment map released on Feb. 5, said Metro Manila is among the areas that...
Zamboanga City is currently experiencing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon based on data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). PAGASA Zamboanga City PAGASA weatherman Rodel Inclan said they are studying two models that might have a...
Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) is bracing for a challenging year, with expectations of increased electricity demand, global supply chain uncertainties, and the impact of the El Niño phenomenon creating tight market conditions. In a statement, Emmanuel Rubio, AboitizPower president and chief...
Sen. Imee Marcos believes that relying on importation and lowering tariffs on meat, rice, and corn are not sustainable policies to keep food prices low. In a statement, Marcos said that when the tariffs on meat, rice, and corn were first lowered in 2021, the promise was to lower the prices of these...
Senator Grace Poe hopes that the public won't have to queue up just to get their supply of water amid the worsening El Niño phenomenon. "Mahalaga na laging may dumadaloy na malinis na tubig sa bawat tahanan (It's important that there's always access to clean water in every home)," she said in a...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to work with the government in combating the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to last until the second quarter of 2024, particularly by conserving water. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) Marcos said this as he led...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has filed a resolution asking the Senate to look into the government’s readiness to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) In filing Senate...
In observance of National Disaster Resilience Month this July, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the need to support programs dedicated to attaining disaster resilience. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) Legarda, an...
