The catastrophic flash flood in Nepal has shown how quickly debris flows can overwhelm communities, a danger that also exists in the Philippines. University of the Philippines Resilience Institute-National Operational Assessment of Hazards Center (UPRI-NOAH) Executive Director Mahar Lagmay said the...
The University of the Philippines Resilience Institute-National Operational Assessment of Hazards (UPRI-NOAH) Center will expand its hazard mapping, flood modeling and other science-based tools after securing a ₱1-billion allocation aimed at helping the government make better decisions before...
The government released ₱1 billion to scale up artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for early flood forecasting and hazard tracking, shifting public expenditure toward predictive disaster prevention as severe weather increasingly threatens infrastructure and economic output. In a statement...
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September. “I’ve had so...
Noah Kahan is speaking out against a new and rather disgusting trend among some concertgoers. Best known for his 2022 hit album "Stick Season," the 29-year-old Vermont-born singer-songwriter took to X to ask fans not to defecate on themselves during shows after a graphic TikTok video showing feces...
Netflix has officially moved forward with production on its live-action adaptation of the iconic Japanese sci-fi franchise "Gundam," with filming now underway in Australia and a cast led by Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo. The project marks one of Netflix’s most high-profile anime adaptations to...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will temporarily deploy mobile pumping stations in the San Juan River in May to help ease persistent flooding along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the mobile stations will deliver the same force and effectiveness as...
TOKYO (AP) — There were no stare-downs, shoves or heated words after this win for Noah Lyles. Just four fingers thrust into the air when he crossed the finish line — one for each time he 's won the world title in his favorite race, the 200 meters. Lyles pulled ahead of his American rival...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will focus on completing ongoing flood control projects flagged for irregularities before adopting a science-based flood planning approach. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized that ensuring the proper implementation of projects already under way...
Noah Lyles landed the day’s biggest blow on the track, passing Kenny Bednarek for the win, then looking his way to talk some trash. Bednarek’s answer was a two-handed shove in the back after the finish line, some more heated words and a challenge for a rematch that can’t come soon enough....
Typhoon Carina left the Philippine area of responsibility on the morning of July 25, 2024, but PAGASA warned that the southwest monsoon or “habagat” will still dump rains to western parts of Luzon until this weekend. Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards), an...
As relentless rains from Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) transformed many streets into rivers on Wednesday, July 24, the need for effective disaster preparedness has never been more critical. Flood situation at Taft and UN Ave in Manila on July 24, 2024. (NOEL B. PABALATE / MANILA...
