Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes as 'Carina' intensifies
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Carina has further intensified as it continues to move northward toward Taiwan, state weather agency PAGASA reported on Wednesday.
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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.
Pogacar smells Tour victory
MANILA, Philippines — Tadej Pogacar climbed to a convincing victory on Stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, extending his overall lead over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard to close on a historic Tour-Giro double.
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.
Lawmaker urges immediate rectification on Benguet 'cultural misinformation'
BAGUIO CITY — A lawmaker called for immediate correction on a recent vlog that said bu’lols are part of Benguet culture and Aetas come from Itogon.
20 flood, landslide-prone areas identified
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has identified 20 areas in the country that are prone to floods and landslides.
More Central Mindanao towns flooded due to heavy rains
COTABATO CITY — Floodwaters spawned by heavy rains swept through 18 more towns in three Central Mindanao provinces on Saturday, destroying bridges, 23 houses and causing the displacement of around 40,000 residents.
Batad Rice Terraces
IT was the breathtaking view of the rice terraces from my bedroom window that captivated me during my first solo backpacking adventure to Batad. I remember how busy that year was, finishing a project that required me to work even on weekends to meet the launch date. When the product was finally launched a few weeks before Christmas, I looked for air, bus, or ferry tickets to take me somewhere I could finally relax, but they were all sold out. The only available option was a bus ticket to Banaue, leaving on the evening of Christmas Day.