Residents living along the low-lying areas near Angat River, particularly those in Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, Bustos, Baliuag, Pulilan, Plaridel, Calumpit, Paombong and Hagonoy were once again warned of possible flooding. Angat Dam (Photo courtesy of DENR) In a flood situationer issued on...
The state weather bureau, on Friday morning, Jan. 6, warned residents living in low-lying areas and those near the riverbank of Angat River from Norzagaray and Hagonoy to be vigilant against possible flooding due to the rise in river elevation. Angat Dam (Jansen Romero / Manila Bulletin) The...
CAMP Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – Police Regional Office 2 chief Brig. Gen. Percival Rumbaoa has warned citizens and police in Cagayan Valley against the indiscriminate firing of guns and use of illegal firecrackers to celebrate the New Year. RUMBAOA (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo)...
Authorities have conducted a search and rescue (SAR) operation to find four fishermen who, two days before Christmas, went missing while venturing at sea in Cebu while the province was being battered by gale force winds due to northeast monsoon. Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) The missing fishermen...
The Department of Education (DepED) on Thursday, Dec. 22, reiterated that no person or entity has been authorized to solicit money or donation from the public and other organizations. DepEd Central Office / file photo In an advisory, DepED particularly the Office of the Undersecretary for Finance...
CAMP DANGWA, Benguet – Brig. Gen. Mafelino Bazar, Cordillera police chief, reminded Cordillera policemen to refrain from soliciting and accepting gifts during this holiday season. "I am reminding our personnel not to solicit or accept any gift especially if it will affect their service to...
A low pressure area (LPA) last seen 210 kilometers east northeast of Davao City is less likely to develop into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its 4 a.m. bulletin on Wednesday, Dec. 21....
State seismologists said there is “no destructive tsunami threat” to the Philippines following a powerful quake in Fiji Islands. The earthquake with a magnitude measuring 6.7 occurred around 3:09 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. It was located in the Fiji Islands Region with a depth of 587...
(PAGASA-HMD / TWITTER) Residents in low-lying communities in Isabela were warned against possible flooding as the Magat Dam in Isabela discharged water from its reservoir on Monday morning, Aug. 22. In an advisory issued at 9 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Shellfish in three areas in the Visayas and Mindanao have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Monday, August 22. Mussels (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) In the bureau’s Shellfish Bulletin No. 15, the BFAR said shellfishes collected at coastal...
ILOILO CITY – Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the contractor of an unfinished government hospital building to finish construction or face termination of contract. A five-story structure for outpatients at the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH) in Roxas City is yet to be finished 12...
DOH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is already investigating a Filipino instant noodle brand that has been issued with health warnings from some European countries over alleged presence of ethylene oxide. “Ito ay tinitingnan na ngayon ng Food and Drug Administration (The Food and Drug...
