Pope Francis appoints new archbishop in Bicol
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis on Thursday named Bishop Rex Alarcon the new prelate of the metropolitan see of Bicol, the Archdiocese of Caceres.
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55% of Filipinos favor gov’t cooperation with ICC probe — survey
MANILA, Philippines — More than half of Filipinos believe that the government should cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into killings under the Duterte administration’s “war on drugs,” according to a survey by OCTA Research.
4 weather systems bring rain, cold nights in PH – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines: At least four weather systems – shear line, northeast monsoon, easterlies and localized thunderstorms – will be affecting most parts of the country over the next 24 hours, the state-run weather agency said on Monday.
PAGASA sees 0-1 cyclone this month
THE country may experience zero to one tropical cyclone this month, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
Transforming a backyard tree into a Filipino superfood for nutrition and food security
In the Bicol region, breadfruit is quietly changing the lives of Bicolanos. More commonly known as “rimas” or “kulo” by the locals, the jackfruit-like fruit is no longer just a backyard tree for many, creating a significant impact with its potential for nutrition and economic empowerment, making way for a food-secure future.
Baguio chill drops to 9.8 degrees Celsius
MANILA, Philippines — Baguio City recorded the coldest temperature for the entire country so far this year at 9.8 degrees Celsius yesterday morning, as temperatures continued to drop in various parts of the country.
EDITORIAL — No water to drink
The government is readying mitigation measures amid expectations of a strong El Niño, which could intensify droughts during this year’s dry season. So far, eight provinces are already experiencing drought, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. These are Apayao, Bataan, Cagayan, Cavite, Ilocos Norte, Kalinga, Palawan and Zambales.
Despite price spike, DA won’t impose rice SRP
MANILA, Philippines — Imposing a suggested retail price (SRP) or price ceiling for rice is not an option for the Department of Agriculture (DA) amid reports that the retail cost of the staple has reached as high as P75 per kilo in the Bicol region.