Tropical Storm Carina intensifies; heavy rains expected
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Carina (international name: Gaemi) has slightly intensified as it continues to traverse the Philippine Sea on Sunday.
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2 LPAs develop into Tropical Depressions Butchoy, Carina
MANILA, Philippines — The two low pressure areas (LPAs) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) both developed into tropical depressions on Friday night, state weather bureau PAGASA reported.
Southwest monsoon, LPA claim 7 lives
MANILA, Philippines — Intense rains caused by the southwest monsoon and a low-pressure area (LPA) have claimed the lives of at least seven persons in various parts of the country over the past several days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
‘Flood of chicken imports led to local raisers’ losses’
MANILA, Philippines — The United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) yesterday blamed the flooding of imported frozen chicken on the losses suffered by local raisers amid spikes in the farmgate and retail prices of the farm commodity.
Bulacan river life, fishermen inspire new exhibit
MANILA, Philippines — West Gallery in Quezon City is hosting a month-long exhibit by artist Vien Valencia, inspired by life beside the waters of Bulacan.
Manila sea level rising by 2.6 cm/year – study
MANILA, Philippines — The sea level in Manila has been increasing by about 2.6 centimeters per year from an average rate of 1.3 millimeters per year in the 1900s, with groundwater use in the city enhancing the risk of sea level rise in the country’s capital, according to a study. The Philippine Climate Change Assessment report was contained in the 268-page National Adaptation Plan (NAP) approved by President Marcos.
Rain showers expected on Thursday due to LPA, habagat — PAGASA
MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon may cause a downpour to most parts of the country on Thursday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Flooded Maguindanao del Sur province placed under state of calamity
COTABATO CITY — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Maguindanao del Sur placed the province under state of calamity on Tuesday after floods swept through 17 of its 24 towns following heavy rains in mountain ranges around early this week.