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While Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon bring heavy rains to Luzon and Visayas, the Zamboanga Peninsula is expected to see mostly partly cloudy skies with only isolated thunderstorms. However, weather officials warn that sudden downpours could still trigger…
Heavy Rainfall Warning as Zamboanga Peninsula Under Flood and Landslide Threat
PAGASA has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3 as the southwest monsoon unleashes moderate to heavy rains over Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous zones are possible.
140 Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released Into the Sea in Zamboanga Sibugay
The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off Pandilusan Island in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, marking another milestone in efforts to protect one of the world's most threatened marine species through collaborative conservation.
Trapped in a Net, Facing the Brink, This Endangered Green Sea Turtle Got a Second Chance at Life Thanks to Quick-Thinking Residents
A female green sea turtle was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the wild in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, after a local resident spotted her entangled in a fishing net.
Zamboanga Sibugay Floods: Community Resilience Amidst Disaster
Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in Diplahan, a landslide in Buug, and damaged homes in Payao, affecting around 800 families in Zamboanga Sibugay. With no reported casualties, local police and disaster teams quickly mobilized as residents begin the cleanup…
El Niño is Here: Philippines Braces for Potentially ‘Super’ Dry Spell as Pacific Heats Up — Could Last Until 2027
El Niño has arrived. Philippine authorities confirmed sea surface temperatures crossed the key threshold, signaling the likely start of a powerful climate pattern that could persist until early 2027 and bring drier conditions across the country.
A 7-Foot Reticulated Python Was Found in an Office in Zamboanga Sibugay. Instead of Killing It, Authorities Sent It Home.
When a seven-foot reticulated python turned up in an Ipil government office, local responders chose rescue over fear. Its release back into the wild underscores the vital role native predators play in maintaining ecological balance and demonstrates how inter-agency cooperation…
₱25 TRILLION. That’s the Price Tag for the Philippines to Dump Fossil Fuel for Good. But Are We Moving Fast Enough to Prevent the Next Blackout?
The Philippines is racing to add 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to meet its 2040 clean energy goals. But behind ambitious auctions and trillion-peso investments lies a deeper struggle against bureaucracy, coal dependence and global fuel shocks that continue…
A Tiny Primate, a Big Warning: Dapitan Moves to Protect the Elusive Philippine Tarsier
After a rare tarsier sighting, Dapitan pushes a landmark ordinance to protect the endangered primate and its habitat.
Labor Day Heat Alert: 11 Areas Brace for Dangerous Heat Indices
Pagasa warns 11 areas may hit dangerous heat indices on Labor Day, with Dagupan City expected to reach a scorching 43°C.
Coral Reefs Are Bleaching Faster Than Ever—Can They Still Recover?
Coral reefs worldwide are bleaching at unprecedented rates as ocean temperatures rise. Scientists warn recovery windows are shrinking fast.
LOOK: UP Scientists Map Hidden Volcanoes, And Faults. What They Spot Beneath Could Boost PH Clean Energy
UP-MSI scientists map submarine volcanoes, unmapped Palawan faults, and identify strong OTEC potential in Philippine waters. Beneath the waves of the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and southern Philippine Sea, Filipino scientists have uncovered a world of hidden volcanoes, unmapped faults,…
