Typhoons

Italy’s F-35A in support of NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Mission in Iceland

The Italian Air Force’s F-35A fighter will fly NATO Air Policing missions over Iceland in May and June 2022. Photo credit: Italian Air Force/NATO. It was chosen by the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare). insert an F-35A unit in support of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Mission in Iceland. The department …

Read More »

WeLoveU supports the future of young prospects

The WeLoveU Foundation aims to improve the educational facility at Engracio M. Castañeda Central Elementary School in La Paz, Tarlac. INVOLVED PHOTO THE International WeLoveU Foundation, a global charity led by Honorary Chairman Zahng Gij-jah, aims to improve the educational facility at Engracio M. Castañeda Central Elementary School in La …

Read More »

Houston Latin Fest, Wands and Wizards are top picks for family fun

Houston Latin Fest at Midtown Park. Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Breakfast with an astronaut Get an insight into the space program from an astronaut’s perspective while enjoying a delicious breakfast served by Wolfgang Puck. After the presentation, participate in a Q&A with the experienced space explorer. …

Read More »

Highest bidder has been awarded the contract to generate electricity for Bohol

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE SUNDAY EDITION OF THE BOHOL CHRONICLE. One of the six bidders for the construction of an independent power plant in Bohol expressed serious concerns about awarding the project to a bidder that had submitted the highest price proposal and was declared by …

Read More »

How a typhoon on the other side of the world will affect Jax

A Category 4 storm south of Japan will affect the weather for the First Coast and the entire southeastern US. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When looking at long-term forecasts, weather forecasters not only look at what’s happening locally, they also need to look at what’s happening around the world. Similar to …

Read More »

Gig Review: Royal Blood at First Direct Arena, Leeds

royal blood. Image: Joeseth Carter Last year’s Typhoons added a welcome touch of synthesizer sheen to the mix, moving more into modern-day muse territory and reinvigorating and reinventing the band once more. On record, Royal Blood albums are sturdy but polished jewels that blur the lines between pedalboard mastery and …

Read More »

Floods and landslides kill at least 25 people in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains caused by a summer tropical depression killed at least 25 people in the central and southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides, officials said Monday. Twenty-two villagers died in landslides in four villages in the city of Baybay in central Leyte province on Sunday and Monday, …

Read More »

Floating restaurants: rebuilding, trying to stay afloat again in Olango

This is a photo of Topie and Dinah’s floating restaurant before Typhoon Odette. | Contributed photo OLANGO ISLAND, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu – Olango Island in Lapu-Lapu City is known for its bird sanctuary and marine sanctuary. While some island residents worked in mainland Lapu-Lapu City and other cities in Cebu, …

Read More »

Cagayan conducts “Rescue Olympiad” | The Manila Times

RESCUELYMPICS Various Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (DRRMOs) in Cagayan participated in the Rescuelympics organized by the provincial PDRRMO on Thursday, April 7, 2022. PHOTO CONTRIBUTION TUGUEGARAO CITY: The Cagayan Provincial Government, through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), held its annual Rescue Olympics in Bangag, Lal-lo on …

Read More »

Sheriff’s house damaged under dozens of tornadoes in Houston County; no injuries reported

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) — A tornado likely caused a line of destruction at Stratham’s Landing near Warner Robins on Tuesday. Amid the roar of chainsaws and heavy equipment, Larry Smith sat in silence on Wednesday as crews removed four trees from his home, which he has shared with him …

Read More »

Israel donates water filtration systems to typhoon-hit Philippines

(April 4, 2022 / JNS) The Israeli Embassy in the Philippines facilitated the transfer of Israeli-made water filtration systems to typhoon-stricken regions of the Philippines. The Manila Times reported on Monday. The systems embarked on March 29 for “Del Carmen and San Isidro on Siargao Island, and Cagdianao and Basilisa …

Read More »

REVIEW: Sugary birthday cake sundae in souvenir 50th anniversary sand bucket floats at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is serving up a new 50th Anniversary treat: ice cream dream Sundae with sand bucket. This 50th Anniversary souvenir bucket filled with ice cream and cupcakes can be found at Happy Landings Ice Cream next to Castaway Creek. Ice Cream Dream Sand Bucket Sundae – …

Read More »

Vietnam offers rice aid to help Philippines deal with typhoon aftermath | politics

Assistant to Foreign Minister Nguyen Minh Hang (R) symbolically hands over the rice aid to Philippine Ambassador Meynardo Montealegre on April 1. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – On behalf of the Prime Minister, on April 1, Assistant Secretary of State Nguyen Minh Hang symbolically presented 200 tons of rice worth …

Read More »

Grounded holistic arts and culture studio is back with States of Cadence II at Art Fair Philippines 2022 – Manila Bulletin

An exhibition of photos and portraits taken by Camille Robiou du Pont after Typhoon Odette. Artist network and wellness lifestyle brand Grounded launch the second part of their exhibition series, titled States of Cadence II. In collaboration with Art Fair Philippines, States of Cadence II is a multi-sensory exhibition about …

Read More »

Philippines: Super Typhoon Rai (Odette) – Situation Report #7 (as of March 25, 2022) – Philippines

This report is produced by OCHA Philippines in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It covers the period from March 11 to March 21, 2022. HIGHLIGHTS • The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reports that 5,102 families (or 21,051 individuals) have been displaced in Regions VI, VII, VIII, X, MIMAROPA …

Read More »

P2-M “Negosyo-Kits” to restart MSME’s businesses

CEBU CITY – A total of PHP 2 million in support in the form of “Negosyo Kits” will help restart the businesses of the 2,500 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu province affected by Typhoon Odette start, an official said on Wednesday. Rose Mae Quiñanola, director of the …

Read More »

Arcade Fire, Valerie June, The Smile, Andrew Bird, More: All Songs Considered: NPR

Clockwise from top left: The Smile, Brittany Davis, Arcade Fire, Andrew Bird, Valerie June Courtesy of the artists Hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artists As artists have huddled at home in recent years, so many have written music about their time alone and the importance of reconnecting. The …

Read More »

Throwback: Royal Blood rocks Swansea as the first official music act to play in a new arena – Robert Dalling

The Swansea Arena has only just opened but is already in need of refurbishment. Royal Blood really blew the brand new venue off the roof on Saturday March 19th when it became the first official music act to ever play there. Rocking duo Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher arrived at …

Read More »

DOST and DILG join forces for the “Maghanda” disaster control project

MANILA — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Department of Home and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday signed an agreement for a project called “Maghanda,” which aims to increase information pressure and provide better disaster risk warnings. “It aims to enable LGUs (local government units), Disaster Risk …

Read More »

Japan receives first of three Global Hawk surveillance drones at Misawa Air Base

An RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone lands March 12, 2022 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. It is the first of three drones operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (Antwain Hanks/US Air Force) An RQ-4B Global Hawk surveillance drone that landed at Misawa Air Base in northeast Japan on Saturday …

Read More »

Cebu BPOs are requesting an exemption from on-site work rules, citing continued typhoon impact

Through Arjay L Balinbin, Elderly reporter CEBU’s IT and Business Process Management (IT-BPM) branch is seeking an exemption from a government order to returnfice work as of April 1st and notes that the region continues to be afinfected by Typhoon Odette in December. “If they really want to make it …

Read More »

171,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted in Central Visayas

PHARMACY VACCINATION A local health official vaccinates a man at a pharmacy in Cebu City as officials from the national pandemic task force look on in this February 2022 photo. – NESTLE SEMILLA CEBU CITY — At least 170,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Central Visayas have been wasted after …

Read More »

Cebu City Council for the Private Sector: Help rebuild public schools

Inquirer.net file photo CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Councilman Joel Garganera has called on the private sector to help clean up public schools damaged by Typhoon Odette preparing for classroom instruction. Garganera said even if there were already 13 identified schools in the mountain barangays that would be allowed …

Read More »

What the military jets heard circling loudly over Swansea were and where they are coming from

Loud jet planes could be heard in the air over Swansea at lunchtime on Tuesday 8 March. Residents across the city and county stared skyward at the recurring sound of roaring jet engines. according to a Flight tracker website It appears that at least one of the US Air Force …

Read More »

East Japan Railway hosts 1st anniversary events. the complete restoration of the line hit by the typhoon

An artist rendering provided by East Japan Railway Co. shows the Yellow Happy Train carriage that will run on the Suigun Line on March 28. MITO — The Mito branch of East Japan Railway Co. (JR East) will hold special events on March …

Read More »

Philippines – Typhoon Rai (Odette) – ETC Situation Report No. 8 (Reporting period: 02/23/2022 to 03/04/2022) – Philippines

Since Super Typhoon Rai (Odette) struck the central Philippine islands on December 16, 2021, the Global ETC has coordinated with its global and local partners to manage government response efforts and humanitarian needs through the Philippines-led National ETC to support Institute for Information and Communication Technology (DICT). highlights On February …

Read More »

Cortes asks council for P165M budget for typhoon victims

Mandaue City Administrator Jamaal James Calipayan. Mandaue Municipality will allocate an additional budget of 165 million pesetas to provide financial support to families affected by Typhoon Odette whose homes were damaged last December. Attorney Jamaal James Calipayan, Mandaue City Manager, noted that the national government gave just 52 million pesos, …

Read More »

Thanks to the benefactors of Mission Typhoon Odette

Typhoon Odette, which hit the northern part of the island of Mindanao on December 16-17, 2021, claimed many lives. Volunteers from the Rosa Mystica Medical Mission visited the site seven days later, two days before Christmas. The damage was extensive with power and communications cuts, landslides, many fallen trees and …

Read More »

Legarda vows to improve livelihoods for Cebu’s fishermen and families

Legarda receives a warm welcome upon arrival in Lilo-an, Cebu, one of the areas hit hard by Typhoon Odette last year. MANILA, Philippines — Providing more livelihood programs for families of fishermen in Cebu to feed them while typhoons increase in intensity and frequency is among the priority tasks of …

Read More »

BFAR launches recovery program for typhoon-hit seaweed farmers

ALGAE CULTURE. A farmer shows an algae farm damaged by Typhoon Odette in this January 7, 2022 file photo. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) intends to restore seaweed production on 100 hectares of farms on typhoon-ravaged Dawahon Island in Bato, Leyte. (Photo courtesy of BFAR Region 8) …

Read More »

Reopening of the Aguinid Falls in Samboan

Tourists enjoy a swim at Aguinid Falls in Samboan (CDN FILE PHOTO) CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two months after Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) devastated the island, more tourist destinations are reopening in Cebu province. The local government of the city of Samboan in southwestern Cebu announced that the famous …

Read More »

Visayan Electric Power Recovery Reaches 98%

Typhoon Odette (Rai) as it struck Cebu City on December 16, 2022 damaged or destroyed power and telecommunications lines. / AMPER CAMPAÑA” title=”ATTACHMENT LINES. A lineman from a telecommunications company repairs lines at the Barangay Capitol site in Cebu City on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Typhoon Odette (Rai) as it …

Read More »

Typhoon Network (TYPH) has a bullish sentiment score, falls and underperforms the crypto market Friday: What Next?

Typhoon Network (TYPH) receives a positive review from InvestorsObserver Friday. The crypto is down 0.26% to $0.0233115109, while the broader crypto market is down 2.35%. Typhoon Network has a bullish sentiment reading. Find out what this means for you and get the rest of the rankings on Typhoon Network! bullish …

Read More »

Not only Lambug Beach, but also canyoning in Badian is to be reopened

2019 File Photo: Sunsets at Lambug Beach in Badian, Cebu | CDN digital photo of Morexette Marie Erram CEBU CITY, Philippines — More tourist attractions in Cebu province are reopening after the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). Badian local government recently announced that they will reopen two …

Read More »

204 reservists of the NegOcc army were celebrated for the ‘Odette’ relief efforts

PRAISE. Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte (left), commander of the 303rd Infantry Brigade, pins the military commendation medal to a Philippine Army reservist who contributed to the relief and rescue efforts after Typhoon Odette, during rites in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental Sunday. “We recognize their efforts and commitment in assisting the …

Read More »

SSS extends dues payment deadline in typhoon areas

The Social Security System (SSS) announced that the contribution payment deadline for select months in 2021 will be extended to February 28, 2022 in areas declared a state of disaster by Presidential Proclamation No. 1267 due to Typhoon Odette. Based on SSS Circular No. 2022-004 of February 9, 2022, contribution …

Read More »

Cemex PH gains weighed down by FX losses, ‘Odette’

Cement maker Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc. suffered a 26 percent year-on-year fall in net profit in 2021 to 726 million pesetas on exchange losses, while its fourth quarter became unprofitable due to bad weather, including disruption from Typhoon Odette. ” Cemex reported attributable net income of P726 million last year, …

Read More »

The Philippines welcomes foreign travelers back after 2 years

Foreign travelers from 157 countries with visa-free agreements with the Philippines who have been fully vaccinated and tested negative for the virus will be welcomed back and will no longer need to be quarantined upon arrival. The government also ended a risk classification system that banned travelers from the hardest-hit …

Read More »

Power Electronics Hardware-in-the-Loop Market Size & Scope (2022-2030) and Analysis by Top Key Players

New Jersey, USA,-The report attempts to offer a high-quality and accurate analysis of the global Power Electronics Hardware-in-the-Loop market keeping in mind the market forecast, competitive intelligence, and technological risks and advancements, among other vital issues. Its carefully crafted market intelligence allows the market players to understand the key developments …

Read More »

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Simulation Market Trending Marketing Channels, Regional Outlook by – Typhoon HIL, National Instruments, DSpace GmbH, Siemens, MicroNova AG, etc – Cleveland Sports Zone

“ This report on the global hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation market with a comprehensive market study helps the market players to navigate through the uncertainties. In the past two years, the global pandemic has disrupted the global hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation market in all sorts of ways. This global Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) …

Read More »

The use of S-400 missiles and F-35 stealth jets as well as Eurofighter Typhoons give a strategic twist to the Ukraine conflict

Amid the Ukraine crisis, Russia’s S-400 missile defense systems have arrived in Belarus, where they will be used in combat missions as part of an integrated air defense plan. “S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft missile systems of the Air Force and Air Defense Army of the Eastern Military District, which participated in …

Read More »

Incredible moment RAF Typhoons intercept four Russian “Bear” bombers near British airspace

Dramatic footage shows the moment the RAF escorted two Russian bombers intercepted off northern Britain amid rising tensions in Ukraine. Typhoons have been launched from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland, to monitor the fighter jets as fears mount that Vladimir Putin will invade the eastern European nation. The incident happened …

Read More »

Varieties market size 2022 and analysis until 2029

New Jersey, USA,-The report attempts to offer a high-quality and accurate analysis of the global Varieties market keeping in mind market forecasts, competitive intelligence, and technological risks and advancements among other important issues. Its carefully crafted market intelligence allows market participants to understand the key developments in the global Strain …

Read More »

DENR forms regional task forces to promote rehabilitation in typhoon-hit areas

Philstar.com January 31, 2022 | 12:16 p.m MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has established regional task forces that will help expedite recovery and rehabilitation programs in typhoon-devastated areas. In a press release, the department said Minister Roy Cimatu had ordered the establishment of regional Build …

Read More »

RAF Lossiemouth Typhoons begin exercise Red Flag in the US

A LARGE RAF detachment, including Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth, began exercise Red Flag in the United States this week. Typhoons land on Nellis AFB. The RAF took 300 personnel for the event at the Test and Training Range in Nevada. The Typhoons will join US and Royal Australian Air Force …

Read More »

WATCH: Cebu’s famous Tops Lookout a month after Odette

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Wondering what Cebu the Tops Lookout’s “OG” hangout looks like after Super Typhoon Odette? Ka-Siloy Michael Sagonoy gives us a glimpse of another video showing the typhoon’s devastating impact on Cebu’s OG hangout. In his drone video you can see the before and after effects of …

Read More »

Hundreds of NegOr typhoon victims receive transitional aid

ACCOMMODATION KITS. Dumaguete Bishop Julito Cortes (left) presents protective gear to Manjuyod parish priest Fr. Hitchon Amahit (third from left) January 15, 2022. The Diocese of Dumaguete, in partnership with donors, continues to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance to victims of Typhoon Odette in Negros Oriental. (Photo from the Diocese …

Read More »

Typhoons are threats to ecosystems and wildlife

Typhoon Odette (international codename Rai) devastated parts of Visayas and Mindanao in December last year. The typhoon, which nearly reached the super typhoon category, caused severe and widespread damage, killing at least 409 people and causing at least 39.3 billion pesos, or $794 million, in damage. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical …

Read More »

WFP Philippines – Typhoon Odette – Situation Report No. 6 (19 January 2022) – Philippines

In numbers 8 million people affected 11 regions affected 530,000 people in need 198,652 people are still on the run highlights WFP, in collaboration with the Regional Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), is preparing food aid for 115,000 people on the islands of Dinagat and Siargao. The Global …

Read More »

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will remain closed on January 17th and 18th, 2022

UPDATE – It has now appeared on the Walt Disney World calendar that Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be closed today (January 17) and Tuesday, January 18, 2022. We believe this closure is due to the ongoing cold spell in Orlando. As of now, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon is scheduled to reopen …

Read More »

Cuba’s Disaster Preparedness as a Model for PH

Whenever a typhoon approaches Philippine territory, it’s only fair to say that Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), despite budget cuts in recent years, does its job well by providing regular weather reports. The cuts, of course, delayed the modernization of the country’s weather agency. The private sector …

Read More »

Sonic boom claimed in East Yorkshire as RAF fighter plane Typhoon ignites loud bang | United Kingdom | Messages

Local residents likened the loud blast, which struck just after 8 a.m. over the Mappleton area, to that of a bomb. RAF fighter planes regularly fly in the area for training purposes and to monitor Russian planes flying near British airspace. This led many to attribute the noise to a …

Read More »

Diosdado Macapagal and Typhoon ‘Odette’

SHORTLY before the expected happy festivities at the end of 2021 were celebrated, typhoon “Rai” moved into the Philippine area of ​​responsibility on the night of December 14th. The Filipino Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) named it “Odette” and as it approached land, it unexpectedly quickly developed into …

Read More »

The government was “not too late” to respond to Typhoon Odette, says Duterte

Overturned electricity pylons are still blocking a main road in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Province, in this photo taken on December 19, 2021, four days after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). (File photo from Agence France-Presse) MANILA, Philippines – The national government did not respond “too …

Read More »

Data collection that is important for disaster risk reduction

[ad_1] On December 16, 2021, the super typhoon “Odette” (international name: Rai) hit land as a category 5 typhoon in the Philippines, causing over 400 deaths and an estimated damage of over half a billion dollars to infrastructure and agricultural production. This is hardly an unprecedented disaster for the Philippines. …

Read More »

Andi Eigenmann talks about “hard times” after Typhoon Odette

[ad_1] Andi Eigenmann (Image: Instagram / @ andieigengirl) Andi Eigenmann has admitted that it is emotionally difficult for her after the super typhoon Odette devastated her family’s home island Siargao. The actress, who was in Manila when Odette landed on Siargao last month, spoke about how her family is coping …

Read More »

Duterte will be visiting the Odette affected areas again to review the government’s efforts to provide relief

[ad_1] Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 5th) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he will visit areas badly hit by Typhoon Odette later this month to check that government agencies have followed his instructions for assistance and rehabilitation. “Gusto ko tignan, what was the progress of our government intervention there. Bibistahin …

Read More »

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park opened on Sunday after being closed for almost 2 years

[ad_1] article Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon reopened on a sunny day on January 2, 2022 during the Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The water park offers exciting water attractions and tropical family fun for guests of all ages LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida. – On …

Read More »

Philippines: New wave of COVID feared amid typhoon devastation – Oakland News Now

[ad_1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T48EuGS36Zk Oakland news now – Philippines: New wave of COVID feared amid typhoon devastation – YouTube channel video with the logo in the top left corner of the video. OaklandNewsNow.com is the original blog post for this type of video blog content. The Philippines recorded nearly 3,000 COVID-19 cases …

Read More »

Single mother of eleven children struggles to survive after Typhoon “Odette”

[ad_1] GILDA Marikit’s home was badly damaged when typhoon “Odette” lashed Cebu on the night of December 16, but the single mother of 11 said on Wednesday that she had not received any form of emergency aid from the government. Neither water, food, clothing, nor tents. Marikit, 40, and her …

Read More »

US expands additional P950-M aid to Typhoon Odette survivors

[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The United States is sending an additional 950 million pesos in humanitarian aid to survivors of Typhoon Odette. In a statement on Wednesday, the U.S. embassy in Manila said the additional aid provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide food aid, water, …

Read More »

Typhoon-ridden Dinagat Islands make Garage the province’s seat of power

[ad_1] The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Dinagat Province counts 27,780 destroyed and 3,085 damaged houses in 7 cities CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Dinagat Islands provincial government has made a garage the seat of power for the province, where local officials are now preparing plans for …

Read More »

The death toll in Typhoon Odette in the eastern Visayas reaches 27

[ad_1] TACLOBAN CITY – The number of people who died from Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) in the eastern Visayas has reached 27. Another death was reported in the city of Inopacan, Leyte Province, according to the Philippine National Police in the region. The other 26 fatalities came from Southern …

Read More »

UAE flights: Filipino expats’ Christmas travel plans untouched by typhoon and new Covid curbs

[ad_1] Disruptions had stranded passengers and caused several cancellations on the Dubai-Manila route Released: Thu 23 Dec 2021, 7:36 pm The majority of Filipino expatriates in the United Arab Emirates travel home for the holidays despite the introduction of new restrictive travel policies and the havoc caused by Typhoon Rai. …

Read More »

Fixed Oil Supply Bottlenecks in Typhoon Zone – DoE

[ad_1] The Department of Energy (DoE) said the bottlenecks that are hindering the delivery of petroleum products to ports in the provinces hit by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) have been removed. “The oil companies assured the DoE that we had adequate supplies. The challenge was how the ships carrying …

Read More »

Typhoon-ridden Leyteños urged them to pray “directly” to God

[ad_1] AERIAL VIEW. On December 19, 2021, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will conduct an aerial photo of the areas severely affected by Typhoon Odette in the cities of Cebu and Bohol. He was accompanied by Senator Bong Go. (Presidential photo by Simeon Celi) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has urged …

Read More »

Agencies supporting typhoon-hit areas can request more QRFs

[ad_1] Alexis Romero – The Filipino Star December 19, 2021 | 12:00 noon MANILA, Philippines – Agencies helping areas hit by Typhoon Odette can apply for additional Quick Response Funds (QRF) if necessary, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said. During a briefing on Odette’s effects last Friday, Health …

Read More »

At least 3 dead when severe typhoon beat the Philippines

[ad_1] MANILA – At least three people were reported dead in the Philippines on Friday after a major typhoon flooded villages, demolished roofs, fell trees and lost electricity in the southern and central island provinces, where more than 300,000 villagers fled to safety from the outbreak Attack, officials said. Typhoon …

Read More »

Cebu Pacific suspends multiple domestic flights due to Typhoon Odette from GMA News Online

[ad_1] Cebu Pacific announced on Wednesday the cancellation of several flights on December 16 and 17 due to Typhoon Odette. In an advisory, Cebu Pacific said the following flights will be canceled on December 16, Thursday: DG 6839 / DG 6840 Manila – Siargao – Manila DG 6881 / DG …

Read More »

Tropical Storm Rai could be a typhoon before reaching the Philippines

[ad_1] This satellite loop, recorded on Monday evening local time, shows tropical storm Rai over the Philippine Sea. Rai will finally meet the Philippines later this week. Image courtesy of RAMMB / CIRA Tropical storm Rai formed on Monday evening, local time, as it swirled through the warm waters of …

Read More »

LPA before Mindanao now tropical depression: PAGASA

[ad_1] MANILA – The low pressure area that was sighted off Mindanao and is expected to invade the Philippine area of ​​responsibility in a few days has developed into a tropical low pressure area and could expand into a typhoon, PAGASA announced before Sunday noon. The Tropical Depression was estimated …

Read More »

Finland chooses Lockheed Martin F-35A in huge deal

[ad_1] COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Finland has agreed to buy 64 Lockheed Martin fighter jets to replace its aging fleet of fighter jets as part of a € 10 billion (US $ 11.3 billion) deal that the represents the largest purchase by the Finnish military ever, the government announced on …

Read More »

Lynn Fire pumps for new engine

[ad_1] Lynn Fire Department Capt. Ed Miles pulls the new 021 E-One Typhoon Pumper for Engine Co. 10 while Lt. John Kane inspected the new device on Wednesday. (Spenser Hasak) You have 2 free items left this month. LYNN – With the help of city funding, the fire department received …

Read More »

Today’s devotion: The Psalm of Creation

[ad_1] For since the creation of the world the invisible properties of God – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly recognizable and are understood from what is made. (Romans 1:20) In this time of cultural divide, from Christians who reject Christ, from corrupt ministers, from governments …

Read More »

News round-up: Wet Leg, The Libertines

[ad_1] Hollie Fernando’s wet leg Our round-up of the stories we’ve shared over the past seven days provides details on Wet Leg’s highly anticipated debut album. Wet Leg have confirmed that their self-titled debut album will be released on April 8th next year. With an instant double hit bigger than …

Read More »

Cold breeze, light rain in Luzon this weekend due to “Amihan” – Manila Bulletin

[ad_1] (SCREENGRAB FROM PAGASA YOUTUBE CHANNEL) The northeast monsoon, known locally as “amihan”, will bring slightly colder weather with light rainfall over most of Luzon this weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday, December 4th. Cloudy skies with light monsoon rains may prevail over …

Read More »

The blue Christmas tree | Tito Genoa Valiente

[ad_1] She was always against a blue Christmas tree. Perhaps the word is not “against”; She was concerned that the blue color that dominates the usual red, silver, and gold over the dark foliage of our tree will look somber. “Christmas should be bright,” she said, a statement I dared …

Read More »

COP26 results and our common response

[ad_1] As I come from the environment and development sector, I have always followed the results of the annual conference of the parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The UNFCCC, established in 1994, was founded to stabilize greenhouse gas emissions and protect the planet from their extreme …

Read More »

Climate activism with Hope – Interview with Rodne Galicha

[ad_1] Rodne Galicha – picture Ellen Teague Rodne Galicha studied for the priesthood in his native Philippines for six years, but his calling as a lay Catholic has brought him to protect God’s creation. I was so excited to meet this inspiring Filipino environmental and human rights activist. I first …

Read More »

G&W supports the stability of the PH power grid

[ad_1] G&W Electric, a global supplier of electrical power systems since 1905, launched its Teros Recloser in the Philippines. G&W Electric executives The new Teros Recloser can work with a variety of configurations in any application and is designed to improve system reliability and network stability. The new recloser offers …

Read More »

Love Añover takes “Pasasalamat” trip to Palo Cathedral

[ad_1] It has been six years since Typhoon Yolanda devastated many parts of the country, particularly the province of Leyte. The onslaught of the mighty typhoon brings back pain and heartbreak, but GMA News’s Love Añover is making their trips to the city of Palo a pilgrimage of gratitude. It …

Read More »

Best Market Segment Report: AM Best maintains stable outlook for Taiwan’s non-life insurance market

[ad_1] HONG KONG–(BUSINESS WIRE) –Preferably is Maintaining a stable market segment outlook for Taiwan’s non-life segment, relying on its robust underwriting and investment performance in 2020 and healthy risk-adjusted capitalization of insurance companies. the Best, titled “Market Segment Outlook: Taiwan Non-Life Insurance,” notes that Taiwan has largely managed to keep …

Read More »

Bamboo has been used in Asia for thousands of years. Now it could help to solve the sustainability problem of building.

[ad_1] Written by Story by Rebecca Cairns; Video by Gisella Deputato, CNN In search of new ways to build sustainable homes, Earl Forlales decided not to look to the future, but to look to the past. His grandparents lived like generations of Filipinos in a “Bahay Kubo” – a traditional, …

Read More »

Edinburgh residents catch two RAF typhoons flying over their home

[ad_1] An Edinburgh couple captured the moment when two Royal Air Force (RAF) typhoons sped over their home in the west of the capital. The RAF Typhoon Jets are said to have departed from Lossiemouth in Fife and flown over Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium to mark the start of the Scotland …

Read More »

Task Force Yolanda Distributes Free Housing to 3,000 Family Members – UNTV News

[ad_1] Manila, Philippines – Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has announced that Task Force Yolanda, in coordination with the National Housing Authority and local government officials, has distributed titled houses and land to family members who fell victim to the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas. CabSec Nograles said it …

Read More »

Avoid climate catastrophe | Philstar.com

[ad_1] BREAKTHROUGH – Elfren S. Cruz – The Filipino Star November 18, 2021 | 12:00 noon The COP26 has just ended. This is the United Nations annual climate summit, attended by delegates from nearly 200 countries. During the plenary session, each country was allowed to say a few words. Some …

Read More »

Houston-based Typhoon Texas Administrative Group is expanding into a “new entity” with two new parks

[ad_1] The company is expanding its portfolio after investing in a new Nevada-based partnership to own Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas and Cowabunga Bay water parks. (Courtesy Typhoon Texas) Houston-based Pyek Group, which manages Typhoon Texas, is expanding its brand and territory, according to a Nov. 12, Pyek Group news …

Read More »