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IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The massive flooding that struck Cebu during Typhoon Tino serves as a stark warning for Mindanao, where hills and forests are vanishing fast in the name of “development.” According to Dr. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute, the country’sContinue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The provincial government has launched a Unified and Centralized Radio Communication System, a province-wide network designed to enhance coordination among security, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies. The new system links the military, police, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, disaster response units, and barangayContinue Reading
In the swirl of social media posts about Typhoon Fung-Wong — locally known as Uwan — one claim stands out and spreads quickly: that the storm is “bigger than the Philippines.” At first glance, the satellite images seem to confirm it. The circular mass of clouds appears to engulf nearlyContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Efforts to promote political unity in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) gained momentum after the region’s five governors signed a manifesto of support recognizing the leadership of Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua. Macacua, who has been overseeing BARMM’s ministries and support agenciesContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Kalmaegi, the deadliest storm to hit the Philippines this year, has claimed at least 114 lives and left 127 others missing after triggering massive floods and landslides across Cebu and nearby provinces, authorities reported on Friday, November 7. The typhoon’s torrential rains inundated entire communities, washedContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – Asia is emerging as the world’s fastest-growing region for renewable energy, but it remains heavily dependent on coal, underscoring the complexity of its energy transition, according to a new report by Energy Tracker Asia released on December 19, 2024. The report, titled The State of Asia’s EnergyContinue Reading
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – State weather forecasters are closely monitoring a developing tropical system outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), which may enter the country’s jurisdiction by the weekend and could intensify into a typhoon — or possibly a super typhoon. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services AdministrationContinue Reading
