'Julian' now a typhoon
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone Julian (international name: Krathon) further intensified into a typhoon as Signal No. 3 remained hoisted over Babuyan Islands.
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Press Release - Tolentino lauds Valenzuela City's creation of public space above flood-control project
Senate Majority Leader Francis 'Tol' Tolentino praised Valenzuela City's innovative creation of a public space after the recent inauguration of its 1.5-kilometer boardwalk built above a flood-control project, that allows senior citizens and health buffs to walk or jog without the danger of moving vehicles.
UN chief warns of 'rising tide of misery' from rising seas
UNITED NATIONS, United States — UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that surging sea levels are creating «a rising tide of misery,» as a coalition of small island nations declared that their sovereignty must be respected even if their lands are subsumed.
Increase in pork prices expected – hog raisers
MANILA, Philippines — An increase in the retail price of pork is expected with the anticipated hike in demand during the holiday season, the Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (PPFP) said yesterday.
125 Siamese crocodiles culled over flood fears
BANGKOK — A crocodile farm in Thailand has culled 125 of the reptiles because of fears they could escape during ongoing floods and endanger human lives, the owner said on Wednesday.
BDO Foundation donates rescue boats to Angat Buhay
THE onslaught of Typhoon Enteng has left portions of Naga City in Camarines Sur submerged in floodwater even days after its impact.
23 confirmed dead due to habagat, 3 storms
THE National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has confirmed 23 deaths due to the enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat and storms Ferdie, Gener, and Helen.
Monsoon to continue bringing rains
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue experiencing rains brought by the southwest monsoon following the recent exit of two tropical cyclones, according to the state weather bureau.