FLiRT detected in Philippine, but COVID risk remains low
MANILA, Philippines — New COVID variants are causing the recent increase in cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) said yesterday.
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Weak tremors, quiet degassing observed at Kanlaon after eruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Tuesday that Mount Kanlaon exhibited quiet degassing and weak low frequency volcanic earthquakes a day after erupting.
Peso hits 19-mo low; PSEi up 0.59%
THE peso hit a 19-month low on Monday while the stock market managed a positive start to the week as investors hunted for bargains.
EDITORIAL - Cholera outbreaks
The inadequacy of water and sanitation facilities in this country is highlighted by the prevalence of cholera. Latest data from the Department of Health showed that 773 cholera cases have been recorded this year in different parts of the country as of March 11. Since 2023 until March 31 this year, the DOH recorded 3,756 cholera cases, with 19 deaths.
Philippine logs 773 cholera cases
MANILA, Philippines — Up to 773 cholera cases were recorded in the first quarter of this year, according to the Department of Health.
Alert level 2 up over Kanlaon Volcano after 'explosive eruption'
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday raised the alert level of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island from Alert Level 1 to Alert Level 2 after it recorded an explosive eruption.
Resurgent airlines soar towards passenger, revenue records
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Airlines will fly almost five billion passengers in 2024 and revenues will near $1 trillion, both record highs, trade body IATA said on Monday as the industry roars back after the pandemic.
UN forecasts La Niña could help lower temperatures this year
GENEVA, Switzerland — The return of the cooling La Niña weather phenomenon this year should help lower temperatures somewhat after months of global heat records, the United Nations' weather agency said Monday.