Earthquake jolts Surigao del Sur
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur yesterday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
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More typhoons needed for Angat to reach high water level
MANILA, Philippines — At least three to four typhoons are needed for Angat Dam to finally reach the normal high water level despite the intense rains brought by the southwest monsoon that was enhanced by Typhoon Carina, according to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS).
Farmers’ group: What happened to flood control budget?
MANILA, Philippines — Farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) yesterday said that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) should explain what happened to the multibillion-peso budget for flood control amid the flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
DA chief: Marcos remains focused on agricultural sector
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has proven himself on top of the situation when he acknowledged in his State of the Nation Address that prices of rice – ranging from P45 to P65 per kilo – remain high and that greater focus on the agriculture sector is needed, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday.
La Mesa Dam overflows amid rains
MANILA, Philippines — The water level of La Mesa Dam in Quezon City overflowed last night due to rains brought by Super Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon. As of 6 p.m., La Mesa Dam’s water level was at 80.16 meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Carina intensifies into typhoon, leaves Philippines Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — Severe tropical storm Carina has intensified into a typhoon and is expected to maintain strength until it leaves the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Tighten biosecurity measures vs ASF, government urged
MANILA, Philippines — Hog raisers’ group National Federation of Hog Raisers Inc. (NatFed) yesterday urged the government to enforce “strictest biosecurity measures” against African swine fever following reported ASF outbreaks in Vietnam.
Storm Carina intensifies, enhances habagat
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday said that Tropical Storm Carina is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by midweek, adding that it will enhance the southwest monsoon bringing rains to many areas in the country.