Death Toll From Super typhoon Odette Climbs to 75 – Officials TYPHOON ODETTE – At least seventy-five (75) people have been reported dead after super typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). The Philippines is one of the world’s most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. It is hit by an average of 20 typhoons every … Read more
VisMin Churches Open for Evacuation Due to Severe Tropical Storm Odette The priests in Visayas and Mindanao announced that the churches will be open for evacuation due to Severe Tropical Storm Odette. According to Rev. Fr. Denish Ilogon, director of Social Action Center in Diocese of Surigao, the churches are preparing for the possible devastation … Read more
PGC in VisMin May Start Sequencing in January 2022, According to DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reported that the Philippine Genome Center in the Visayas and Mindanao may start sequencing in January 2022. On Friday (December 3, 2021), the Health Department reported that the Philippine Genome Center in Visayas and Mindanao might start sequencing … Read more
PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Wednesday (May 26) The state weather bureau PAGASA said that hot and humid weather condition are expected to prevail in Luzon while Visayas and Mindanao would have cloudy condition. On Wednesday (May 26, 2021), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather updates in the … Read more
Alleged Cult Attacks in Mindanao Cause Fear Among Netizens MINDANAO – Some netizens have shared creepy stories of alleged cult attack in Mindanao in the middle of the night. Most residents in Mindanao region are experiencing fear after sharing stories that a certain group of a ‘demonic’ cult is roaming around the area in the middle … Read more
PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Wednesday (March 31) The state weather bureau PAGASA reported that a low-pressure area entered the country and would bring rains over Visayas and Mindanao. On Wednesday (March 31, 2021), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration released the latest weather updates in the country. A low-pressure area would … Read more
Sara Duterte wants to open Mindanao for investors from Japan Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte invited Japanese investors to explore the city where she currently serves and the whole of Mindanao. She aims to open the opportunity for them to take a closer of the region as possible investment destination, based on the report in … Read more
New Pygmy Grasshopper Discovered In Mindanao NEW PYGMY GRASSHOPPER – A local and international scientists’ group have recently discovered a new species of pygmy grasshopper in Mindanao. According to a report from Manila Bulletin, the species was identified as Mindanao horned pygmy devil, with the binomial name Tegotettix derijei. The grasshopper species was described by … Read more
Catriona Gray Shares Steaming Beach Photos Shot in Zamboanga CATRIONA GRAY – Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray shared some steaming beach photos shot in Zamboanga. Filipina-Australian beauty queen, model, and author Catriona Gray went to Zamboanga to promote her advocacy One Town, One Project (OTOP) even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Trade and … Read more
PAGASA Releases Latest Weather Update for Wednesday (August 19) LATEST WEATHER UPDATE – The state weather bureau PAGASA said that the LPA would bring rains over Bicol, parts of Visayas, and Mindanao. On Wednesday (August 19, 2020), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services released the latest weather updates in the country. A low-pressure area … Read more