Kim Chiu Chinita Princess Kim Chiu wrapped up 2020 by donating food packages for 2,300 families and individuals hit by typhoon "Ulysses" recently. On Instagram Dec. 31, Kim described the year 2020 as "tough." Said Kim: "This year is tough but we can end it happy!" Her full post: "The other...
The Philippines is poised to end the year with an all-time high yield in palay despite losing 419,560 metric tons (MT) of the main staple due to several typhoons that took place during the fourth quarter of the year. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the country's palay...
Last year has been tougher than most, but it was also full of moments and milestones for our country that have been the pinpoints of light and hope. It would be nice to remember them on the first day of this new year. Here are our top picks of 2020’s most inspiring events, from the momentous to...
It's less than two weeks before the year ends but the agriculture sector still keeps on incurring damages due to typhoons. As of Wednesday, the total damage and losses the sector incurred due to Tropical Storm Vicky already stood at P111.01 million, affecting 15,933 farmers and fisherfolk and...
A month ago, photographer Adam Legaspi of Adamnesss photography, posted on Facebook his camera equipment not to brag but to remind him of difficult times. His high-quality gear were among the casualties of the flood and mud brought by typhoon Ulysses. His post went beyond its intended purpose,...
Tropical depression “Vicky” has slightly intensified after it crossed Palawan on Saturday evening. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said “Vicky” made its second and final landfall in Puerto Princesa City around 8 p.m. and is now...
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray joined the Philippine Red Cross team who flew to Bicol province to send the much-needed help for the depressed areas of Camarines Sur and Catanduanes due to the recent typhoons "Pepito" and "Ulysses" The photos uploaded consists of her arrival and a photo of her on...
Some parts of Rizal that got submerged in flood three weeks ago due to typhoon Ulysses are still covered in mud. If residents of these areas who find the gluey dirt filthy, best friends Banjo Magnaye and Arnold Gonzales , on the other hand, found inspiration from the mud to help typhoon victims....
The Philippines is no stranger when it comes to typhoons. Recently, the country experienced the effects of super typhoon Ulysses, internationally known as Goni, which caused millions of pesos in damage and greatly affected the lives of many Filipinos. Among those who felt the effects of the super...
Due to the geographical location of the Philippines, we experience extreme weather conditions that on a yearly basis leaves significant impacts on the livelihood of both farming and fishing communities. Every year, the Philippines is hit by an average of 20 typhoons, five of which are...
Reworked and redesigned JCON merch up for raffle; sustainable fashion that looks good and does good As many of us rush to aid those in need in the aftermaths of recent typhoons (which is a good thing), we also ought to make sure that we don't inadvertently become part of the larger problem (which...
Typhoon Ulysses’ damage and losses to the agriculture sector grew to P12.8 billion, from the previously reported P4 billion, due to production losses at farm commodities like rice, corn, high-value crops, among others. This is according to Department of Agriculture (DA) Spokesperson Noel Reyes,...
