PHL lawmaker calls on vulnerable nations to unite in pushing for accountability from big...
A PHILIPPINE lawmaker said nations that are most vulnerable to climate change should band together in pushing for more direct compensation systems from the world’s biggest polluters.
Cotabato provincial gov’t pitches airport project to locators, carriers
THE LOCAL government of Cotabato made a pitch last week to potential locators and airline companies for an airport in the southern province that is planned for revival.
Healthcare workers in 4 QC hospitals offered free rides
MOTORCYCLE taxi hailing service firm MOVE IT, a subsidiary of Grab Philippines, is extending its partnership with a party-list group for the provision of free rides to healthcare workers.
Proposed law seeks to institutionalize burial aid for poor families
A BILL that seeks to give a 50% discount for burial services to indigent families has been filed by progressive lawmakers at the House of Representatives.
Marcos to inspect storm damage as death toll hits 98
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., is set on Monday to fly over flood-submerged districts to inspect the damage after Tropical Storm Nalgae barreled across...
Typhoon Nalgae shatters hopes of tourism recovery
RESORT owners along the white beach of Puerto Galera south of the Philippine capital were expecting a boost to their revenues during the long weekend holiday after President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. made mask-wearing indoors optional.
Thousands stranded as Philippines cancels flights due to severe tropical storm
THE MANILA International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Sunday said 181 flights — 160 domestic and 21 international — were canceled due to Typhoon Nalgae (Paeng).
Marcos gov’t told to fund weather bureau enhancement after storm Paeng’s devastation
A GROUP of Filipino scientists urged the government to provide a significant increase in the state weather bureau’s budget, citing escalating threats from changing climate patterns.
Initial agricultural damage from ‘Paeng’ pegged at P49.54M
AGRICULTURAL damage caused by Tropical Storm Paeng, with international name Nalgae, has been initially estimated at P49.54 million, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).
House climate change committee to tap public, private sector experts for bills on green...
THE HOUSE Committee on Climate Change will tap public and private sector experts to help enhance proposed laws aimed at creating a more green Philippine economy and protect sectors most vulnerable to climate change.
Bill seeks adjustments in school curriculum to nurture emotional, intellectual maturity
A BILL has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to integrate lessons on environmental protection, entrepreneurship, and reproductive health in primary and secondary school subjects to help nurture the young towards responsible adulthood.
Same number of Filipinos experienced hunger in 1st 3 months of Marcos gov’t —...
FILIPINO families that experienced hunger in July to September, the first three months of the Marcos administration, slightly fell to 11.3% from 11.6% in June, according to a poll by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).