Disasters cause $3.8 trillion in crop loses over 30 years —FAO
PARIS, France — Natural and man-made disasters have caused $3.8 trillion in crop and livestock loses over 30 years, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization said on Friday.
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Group mulls creation of 'underground tunnels' vs intense EDSA floods
MANILA, Philippines — A coalition supported by business and civil organizations once again enjoined the government to consider the construction of "underground storm drainage tunnels" as a permanent solution to Metro Manila floods, particularly along EDSA.
MMDA, local governments tackle metro’s perennial problems
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government officials in the National Capital Region held a meeting to discuss traffic, flood, and garbage issues.
Press Release - Statement of Sen. Loren Legarda on the UNICEF's report on displaced children
We express deep concern over the statement released by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) showing that the Philippines topped India and China in the number of children displaced by storms and floods. The UNICEF has called our country the epicenter of the crisis.
Meralco prepares over 300 generator sets for 2023 BSKE
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 10) — Power distributor Meralco is ramping up preparations for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections set on Oct. 30.
Indian flood toll up to 77 as waters recede
At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the floods that hit India’s northeast, authorities said Sunday, with destroyed roads and bridges leaving thousands more still cut off despite waters receding.
Unicef: Philippines records highest number of child displacements
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has recorded the highest number of child displacements due to weather-related disasters in the past six years, making it the “epicenter” of a crisis seen to further worsen due to the climate crisis, according to a new analysis by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
PH highest in child displacement due to storms and floods, says UNICEF
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 6) — The Philippines has the highest number of displaced children from 2016 to 2021 due to the climate crisis, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reported in its first global analysis.