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Phivolcs urges vigilance vs. possible lahar from Mayon Volcano

Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued a lahar advisory on Friday, urging communities in Albay to be vigilant and ready for possible lahar flow and... Read More


TS Ada still brings strong winds, rains to parts of PH

Manila, Jan. 16 -- Tropical Storm (TS) Ada continues to bring strong winds to some parts of the country where wind signal no. 1 is hoisted, the weather bureau said on Friday. The TS packs maximum sus... Read More


India shuts Kashmir medical college after Muslims earned most admissions

Bangladesh, Jan. 16 -- India has shut down a medical college in Indian-administered Kashmir in an apparent capitulation to protests by right-wing Hindu groups over the admission of an overwhelming num... Read More


Gov't preps emergency employment for Mayon-affected families

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) 5 (Bicol) has begun profiling potential beneficiaries for livelihood and emergency employment assistance for families affected by the o... Read More


Cordillera residents urged to set nutrition, health goals in 2026

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The Department of Health in Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) has urged residents to set "new me" goals for a healthier lifestyle this year. Cherrie Caluza, Nurse V of the... Read More


Parts of Albay to experience 12-hour brownout on Jan. 17

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a scheduled 12-hour power outage affecting several towns in Albay on Saturday. Joyce Balancio, NGCP's lead special... Read More


North Negros farmers' community reaps gains from Project LAWA at BINHI

Manila, Jan. 15 -- A community-based farmers' group in San Carlos City in northern Negros Occidental is reaping the gains from the successful implementation of livelihood initiatives under the Project... Read More


Probe underway after fire hits DPWH Cordillera financial records room

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The fire that razed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Cordillera regional office originated from its Financial Management Records room, the local Bureau of Fire Pro... Read More


'Unity Dance' to awe spectators of Dinagyang Tribes competition

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The organizer of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival is inviting spectators to stay until the end of the performances during the Tribes Competition to watch a thousand performers dancing to... Read More


Negros Power capex investment reaches P1.3-B in end-2025

Manila, Jan. 15 -- The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has invested PHP1.3 billion in capital expenditures (capex) as of the end of 2025 as it expects to complete critical infrastructur... Read More