Baby Falcons clinch first title in 31 years
MANILA, Philippines — Adamson tamed National U-Nazareth School, 90-73, in a winner-take-all duel to end a drought of more than three decades in UAAP juniors basketball.
Drought latest news
14 provinces reeling from El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Drought-hit provinces climbed to 14 as the strong El Niño phenomenon continues to dry up parts of the country, according to the state weather bureau.
Cone back as Gilas head coach; 12 core players named
MANILA, Philippines -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announces the signing of Tim Cone as head coach for Gilas Pilipinas Men.
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.
8 provinces experiencing drought due to El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Eight provinces in Luzon are currently experiencing drought amid the El Niño phenomenon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
Rice stocks down 25 percent in December – PSA
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s rice inventory posted a 25.2 percent decline in December, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
DOH warns public of heat, various illnesses as strong El Niño looms
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 16) -- The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public on the emergence of various illnesses during the peak of the strong El Niño phenomenon from February to April.
PAGASA: Strong El Niño may persist until February
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday said that a “strong” El Niño is currently ongoing and may last until February this year.