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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is on full alert for the La Niña phenomenon that could amplify four to seven tropical cyclones that will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in the last three months of 2024. According to the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA), a weak or […]
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises chaired by Parañaque City 2nd District Representative Gus Tambunting met recently to check the overall preparedness of concerned government agencies against the projected impacts of the La Niña phenomenon.“The committee continues to monitor the performance of its power franchise grantees, especially in these times,” Tambunting said. “Most recently, it […]
With La Niña expected to arrive in the country in the third quarter of the year, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said the government must shore up its rice buffer stock to last for 15 to 30 days during disasters and emergency situations. According to Lee, “our inventory must be sufficient to cover […]
The Quezon City government, led by its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (DRRMC), has declared its readiness for the typhoon season, with the country expected to experience 13 to 16 storms this year. Zero casualty remains the city government’s target according to Mayor Joy Belmonte. “Nakahanda na ang lahat ng ating mga kailangan para […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president Dax Cua urged all local government units to start preparing for the onset of the southwest monsoon, even as many parts of the country are still experiencing drought at the tail-end of the El Niño phenomenon. “Preparedness is key to averting disasters. Torrential rains induced by […]
Senator Robin Padilla is seeking to fine-tune the Philippine government’s information dissemination and aid distribution mechanisms, to enhance responses and preparations for El Nino, La Nina, and other “environmental shocks”. Padilla filed Senate Resolution 1025, directing the Senate Committee on Public Information and Mass Media – which he chairs – to conduct an investigation in […]
Manila is preparing for what the PAGASA has said is a strong La Niña following the current strong El Niño. Mayor Honey Lacuna said the city has acquired and installed weather instruments needed for localized weather forecasts, while Congressman Joel Chua has been inspecting esteros and flood control projects in Manila’s Third District. “We now have […]
Senator Chiz Escudero has issued a strong call for the government to take proactive measures in anticipation of the La Niña weather phenomenon to safeguard vulnerable communities and mitigate potential risks. Escudero’s pronouncement comes as the country’s weather bureau, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), raises an “increasing probability” of La Niña […]
With agricultural damage due to El Niño nearly at a staggering P4 billion, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee urged the government to bolster efforts in mitigating impacts of El Niño and prepare for the looming La Niña projected by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in June to August this year. […]