Manila: The municipality of Currimao in Ilocos Norte is set to light up over 200 lamp posts, each resembling a miniature lighthouse, along a 2.8-kilometer seawall boulevard and fisherman’s wharf to usher in the Christmas season. The event is scheduled…
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Phivolcs Urges Public to Avoid Livestreams and Heed Tsunami Warnings
Manila: The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has issued a warning to the public, advising against livestreaming or taking videos near coastal areas during strong earthquakes. The agency has urged residents living near the …
PNP to Help Enforce 60-Day Price Freeze in Quake-Hit Davao Oriental
Davao oriental: The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it will help the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and local government units (LGUs) enforce the 60-day price freeze on basic goods in Davao Oriental following the twin earthquak…
PH to Address China’s Nature Reserve Plan in Upcoming Bilateral Talks
Manila: China’s plan to unilaterally establish a nature reserve in the Bajo de Masinloc is among the subjects the Philippines is set to raise in its upcoming bilateral talks with the Asian superpower, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said …
Remittances from Overseas Filipinos Show Steady Growth in August
Manila: Money sent home by overseas Filipinos (OFs) continued to grow, increasing by 3.2 percent in August this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Data released by the BSP on Wednesday showed that cash remittances during the month reach…
DOH Hospitals in NCR Strategically Positioned for Major Earthquake Response
Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday assured the public that its hospitals across the National Capital Region (NCR) are prepared to respond to emergencies in case of a major earthquake, also known as ‘The Big One.’ Health Secretary Ted He…