PBBM to CSW68 members: Seek innovative solutions to empower women

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on the member-states of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) to pursue innovative solutions to ensure equal and full participation of women in society.

In a video messa…

P77-M rice, corn crops damaged by El Niño in Negros Oriental

DUMAGUETE: At least PHP77 million worth of rice, corn, and other high-value crops have been damaged in Negros Oriental by the ongoing drought-spawned El Niño phenomenon, an official said Tuesday.

Alejandro Rafal, who heads the Department of Agricultu…

DBM chief cites PH gains in advancing women’s rights

MANILA: The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights by ensuring that the national government is pushing gender equality in all aspects of development, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said Tuesday (Manila time).

Delive…

Volcanic smog observed over Taal Caldera

MANILA: Volcanic smog or ‘vog’ has been observed over the Taal Caldera on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said the vog is affecting the municipalities of Agoncillo, Laurel, Balet…

Fair weather, isolated rain showers to prevail over most of PH

MANILA: Fair weather and isolated rain showers will prevail over most areas in the country on Tuesday, the weather bureau reported.

“Except for cloud clusters which could cause rains over the eastern sections of Central and Southern Luzon and Mindana…

Europe not prepared for rapidly growing climate risks – EU report

LONDON: Climate risks have already reached critical levels and could become “catastrophic” for Europe without urgent action, according to the European Environment Agency.

In its first-ever European Climate Risk Assessment, the agency warned that Euro…

PBBM arrives in Berlin to boost PH-Germany bilateral ties

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has arrived in Berlin to start his three-day working visit to improve the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Germany.

Marcos, along with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and members of the Philip…