Water shortage still possible despite rains: PAGASA MANILA – Despite La Mesa Dam's current water level nearing the overflow type, residents of Metro Manila should not be complacent there would not be water shortage in the future, an official from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday.La Mesa Dam's water level reached … Continue reading Water shortage still possible despite rains: PAGASA

Rescue op on to save 6 trapped miners in Surigao Sur town BUTUAN CITY – A rescue operation is ongoing as of Tuesday morning to save six workers of small-scale mining trapped when the site they were working caved in around 7 p.m. Monday (Oct. 12) in Barangay Bayan, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur.The Surigao del … Continue reading Rescue op on to save 6 trapped miners in Surigao Sur town

Covid-19 test lab to open in Surigao next month BUTUAN CITY – Amid the rising cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Surigao del Norte, local officials are optimistic the province's first molecular laboratory can help boost pandemic response through faster diagnostic results, rapid identification of infected patients, and faster contact tracing to limit the contagion Surigao … Continue reading Covid-19 test lab to open in Surigao next month

Singapore reports infection-free day ANKARA – Singapore on Tuesday reported no new local infections of the novel coronavirus for the first time since March, local media reported.The city-state's Ministry of Health said in a statement that four new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases had been confirmed, all imported.This was the first time since March 25 that … Continue reading Singapore reports infection-free day

Man bikes from Cavite to Pangasinan to meet girlfriend ANDA, Pangasinan – A man from Cavite pedaled for 13 hours amid bad weather to Anda town in Pangasinan province to personally meet his long-distance girlfriend. John Paul ‘JP’ Gatbonton started his journey for a ‘fairy-tale’ and not-your-average chick flick stunt on October 10 from Imus, Cavite … Continue reading Man bikes from Cavite to Pangasinan to meet girlfriend

PSA targets 1.9-M in W. Visayas for PhilSys pre-registration ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Western Visayas is urging the support and cooperation of target pre-registrants for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Registration that commenced on Monday (Oct 12).In a phone interview, PSA OIC Regional Director Marlene Alviar said they target to pre-register … Continue reading PSA targets 1.9-M in W. Visayas for PhilSys pre-registration

Albay braces for TD Ofel LEGAZPI CITY – Albay is now prepared for Tropical Depression Ofel which has moved to the direction of Eastern Visayas and Bicol Region.Albay Gov. Al Francis Bichara, who is also Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) chairman, on Tuesday issued an advisory ordering municipal and city disaster officials … Continue reading Albay braces for TD Ofel

E. Visayas remains ASF-free: DA TACLOBAN CITY – Eastern Visayas is one of the seven regions in the country still free from African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday. This means the region can transport live hogs and swine products anywhere in the country but accept shipments only from other non-affected … Continue reading E. Visayas remains ASF-free: DA

DSWD allots P298-M for Covid response in C. Visayas CEBU CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas announced on Tuesday it has allocated PHP298.1 million for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) response in the region.Rebecca Geamala, DSWD-7 regional director, said the Covid-19 fund was earmarked under the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive … Continue reading DSWD allots P298-M for Covid response in C. Visayas

34 new recoveries logged among OFs: DFA MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reported 34 new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) among overseas Filipinos (OFs), bringing its total to 7,170.Of the total recoveries, 1,224 are logged in the Asia Pacific, 943 in Europe, 4,537 in the Middle East/Africa, and 466 in the … Continue reading 34 new recoveries logged among OFs: DFA

34 new recoveries logged among OFs: DFA MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reported 34 new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) among overseas Filipinos (OFs), bringing its total to 7,170.Of the total recoveries, 1,224 are logged in the Asia Pacific, 943 in Europe, 4,537 in the Middle East/Africa, and 466 in the … Continue reading 34 new recoveries logged among OFs: DFA

34 new recoveries logged among OFs: DFA MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday reported 34 new recoveries from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) among overseas Filipinos (OFs), bringing its total to 7,170.Of the total recoveries, 1,224 are logged in the Asia Pacific, 943 in Europe, 4,537 in the Middle East/Africa, and 466 in the … Continue reading 34 new recoveries logged among OFs: DFA

Pinoy sculptor of Blessed Carlo Acutis image gets more work MANILA – As Blessed Carlo Acutis is one step closer to becoming the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, his beatification came as a blessing to the Filipino sculptor who made his first statue in the country.Nenett Bagalso, wife of sculptor Felman Limlengco Bagalso, of Paete, … Continue reading Pinoy sculptor of Blessed Carlo Acutis image gets more work

Church warns vs. 'fake' priests soliciting donations DUMAGUETE CITY – The Diocese of Dumaguete has warned the faithful anew against unscrupulous persons posing as priests, deacons, or seminarians to source donations from the public.Rev. Fr. Gonzalo G. Omison II, chancellor of the diocese, in an interview Tuesday afternoon said that John Navarro, a former Redemptorist seminarian … Continue reading Church warns vs. ‘fake’ priests soliciting donations

Ilocos 'white gold' helps farmers sustain livelihood LAOAG CITY – Several rice farmers in Ilocos Norte are shifting their focus to garlic, known as the “white gold” of the Ilocos Region.As a pilot site for the Ilocos garlic commercialization program, farmers in Bacarra who are active members of the Bacarra Zanjera Irrigators Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BZIMPC) in … Continue reading Ilocos ‘white gold’ helps farmers sustain livelihood