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Floodwaters driven by torrential rains from Typhoon Wipha brought life in the Philippine capital to a halt on July 22 with ...
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A typhoon named Zigzag
When you ask Filipinos what typhoons they remember, the most devastating and recent ones come to mind like “Yolanda” (2013) ...
VICE President Sara Duterte on Tuesday called on Filipinos to oppose the plan of the United States to build an ammunition factory in the Philippines, stressing that the country should act on its own ...
Brawner Jr. PA, Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines As the rainy season once again casts its shadow across the ...
The classroom crisis is worsening the impact of climate change on children, with 96% of them experiencing multiple, ...
SENATE leaders on Tuesday moved to push timely aid for victims of recent disasters that hit the country. After steering the enactment of the “Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act,” Senate President Pro Tempore ...
THE Philippines is the world’s most biodiverse archipelago and home to the fifth-longest coastline on the planet. Yet, despite our ecological blessings, we often find ourselves lagging behind in ...
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Saving lives through civil defense
For my column today, I’ve decided to recognize the valiant contribution of the personnel of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). This is the least I could do to honor my colleagues who worked with me ...
The Philippines is known for its stunning geography,over 7,000 islands, breathtaking beaches, lush mountains, and unique biodiversity. This country sits at the crossroads of the Pacific Ocean and ...
The OECD’s 2025 report reveals critical gaps in natural hazard insurance and retirement savings across Asia, leaving millions ...
Mother Nature has a lot of potential catastrophes up her sleeve, including some you've never heard of. We have the details ...