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Pagasa warns of rising heat index
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (262+ words) STATE weather bureau Pagasa has urged the public to take precautions as the heat index is expected to range from 31 to 35 degrees Celsius in the coming days, which may cause discomfort, especially during midday hours. Weather specialist Joseph Merlas advised…...
Hope in the wild: Philippine Deer spotted again after decades
2+ day, 47+ min ago (307+ words) THE Philippine deer, once believed to be locally extinct after decades without confirmed sightings, has been documented anew across several towns in Marinduque, marking a significant conservation milestone. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Mimaropa'Penro Marinduque reported that…...
Cybersecurity seen as ‘safest’ career amid AI disruption
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (305+ words) AS ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) continues to disrupt traditional jobs in the technology sector, cybersecurity is emerging as one of the safest and most resilient career paths for future workers, according to an academic expert. Dr. Cherry Lynn Sta. Romana, dean…...
Rain to continue in Visayas as weather disturbance looms outside PAR
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (228+ words) RESIDENTS of Cebu and the wider Visayas region should keep their umbrellas handy. The state weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), announced on Monday, March 9, 2026, that rainy weather is expected to persist due to a low-pressure…...
DILG to LGUs: Cut power, fuel use by up to 20%
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (256+ words) MANILA" The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is "strongly encouraging" local government units (LGUs) to take part in the nationwide efforts to conserve energy. Through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-023 dated March 16, 2026, the LGUs were told to cut their…...
CDC officials join call for energy conservation
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (263+ words) Officials of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) have called for energy conservation and responsible fuel use within the Clark Freeport. The CDC execs cited the potential impact of the ongoing global supply disruptions. CDC President Agnes Devanadera said "the recent geopolitical events…...
'Amihan' to bring light rains over most of PH on Monday
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (140+ words) MANILA" A huge part of the country will experience light rains caused by the prevailing northeast monsoon or "amihan", the weather bureau said Monday. In its latest weather bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said light…...
Bacolod joins in UN better air quality conference in Thailand
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (487+ words) THE City Government of Bacolod joined in the Better Air Quality (BAQ) International Conference 2026, organized by the United Nations, in Bangkok, Thailand on March 11 to 13, 2026. The city's delegates include Councilor Caesar Distrito, chairperson of the City Council Committee on Urban…...
‘Amihan’ to bring light rains, cool weather in many parts of PH
1+ week, 1+ day ago (221+ words) MANILA" The northeast monsoon or "amihan" will continue to bring cool weather with light rains, particularly in Luzon and Visayas on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. The weather bureau, in its 4 a.m. advisory, said Bicol…...
Amihan brings dry, cooler air to Cebu
1+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) CEBUANOS can expect generally fair weather with only isolated light rains in the coming days as the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan," continues to influence the region, the weather bureau said Saturday, March 14, 2026. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric,…...