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What is worse than this? 2 NEW typhoons en route to the Philippines
…and what is worse, some reports cite 2 more typhoons on their way check out what appear to be 2 new typhoons about to hit the Philippines http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/sat_images/satpic.jpg
Death toll now at 240; plus new typhoon on the way in few days
‘Ondoy’ death toll rises to 240; new cyclone to enter RP GMANews.TV – 2 hours 44 minutes ago Even as the death toll from tropical storm “Ondoy” (international name Ketsana) rose to 240 as of Tuesday morning, the Philippines should brace itself for a new tropical depression heading towards it as early as Tuesday night. … Continue reading
Death toll now at 140; still expected to rise
‘Ondoy’ deaths now 140 says NDCC, toll expected to climb AIE BALAGTAS SEE, GMANews.TV 09/28/2009 | 01:10 PM | | More // (UPDATE 4 as of 5:40 p.m.) The total number of fatalities from “Ondoy” that submerged some areas in Central Luzon and Calabarzon in mud and water may already be more than 200. But … Continue reading
New death toll: 86; actual feared to be larger
RP ‘overwhelmed’ by disaster Mynardo Macaraig, AFP | 09/28/2009 10:26 AM Send to friend MANILA – The Philippine government said Monday it could not cope with massive flooding that has displaced nearly half a million people, amid fears the death toll could soar well past the official tally of 86. Reaching people still stranded after … Continue reading
Death toll from typhoon and flood continues to rise
(UPDATE 7) ‘Ondoy’ toll rise to more than 100 – reports abs-cbnNEWS.com | 09/27/2009 2:37 AM Send to friend Governor reports 82 fatalities in Rizal province Aerial view of a flooded portion of Marcos Highway in Marikina City, September 27, 2009. ABS-CBN News/Jeff Canoy MANILA – The death toll from the onslaught of Tropical Storm … Continue reading
Typhoon and flood death toll rises to 73
(UPDATE 5) ‘Ondoy toll’ now 73 abs-cbnNEWS.com | 09/27/2009 2:37 AM Send to friend State of calamity in 27 provinces, NCR Aerial view of a flooded portion of Marcos Highway in Marikina City, September 27, 2009. ABS-CBN News/Jeff Canoy MANILA – The death toll from the onslaught of tropical storm Ondoy (international code name Ketsana) … Continue reading
Mobilizing collection of relief goods in California for typhoon and flood victims in Luzon
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Slideshow of typhoon damage in metro area
See slide show of calamity caused by Typhoon Ondoy (aka tropical Storm Ketsana) here
Typhoon impacts 30 areas in Luzon
(UPDATE) ‘Ondoy’ lashes Central Luzon; 30 areas affected abs-cbnNEWS.com | 09/26/2009 8:35 AM Send to friend MANILA – More than 30 areas in Luzon, including Metro Manila, were placed under storm alerts as tropical storm “Ondoy” accelerated further and moved closer to Central Luzon on Saturday morning. Weather bureau PAGASA said Ondoy was cruising west … Continue reading
Typhoon Ondoy affects 280,000
(Update) 42 killed, 20 missing in Rizal abs-cbnNEWS.com | 09/27/2009 2:37 AM Send to friend Around 280,000 affected by ‘Ondoy’ MANILA – At least 50 people were reported dead as tropical storm Ondoy lashed the Philippines, bringing massive flooding. In an interview with dzMM at 3:15 am on Sunday, National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) chairman … Continue reading
Noynoy Aquino runs for President!
DFA’s Romulo backs Noynoy By Danny Buenafe, ABS-CBN Europe News Bureau | 09/21/2009 10:21 AM Send to friend LONDON – Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo is supporting the presidential bid of Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, making him the first Arroyo Cabinet member to openly declare his support for the Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer. In an … Continue reading
Climate change: A global cause
No Climate Change Leader as Nations Meet By NEIL MacFARQUHAR Published: September 19, 2009 – UNITED NATIONS — Economists point to powerhouse countries like India to illustrate the hurdles facing some 100 world leaders due to gather in New York this Tuesday for the highest level summit meeting on climate change ever convened. The Indian … Continue reading
11-3-1 Supreme Court decision allows full nationwide automation of Philippine elections
(UPDATE) It’s official: SC OKs poll automation by Purple Romero, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 09/10/2009 4:38 PM Send to friend MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) officially announced Thursday it has junked the petition seeking to stop the automation of the May 2010 polls. SC spokesman Midas Marquez confirmed that the High Tribunal voted 11-3-1 to junk … Continue reading
2010 Philipine Presidential election to be based on issues: Fact or fiction?
Citizens present 2010 reform agenda by Maria Althea Teves, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 09/06/2009 5:02 AM Send to friend MANILA – Is it possible for the Philippines to have issue-based elections in 2010, rather then the usual popularity contest? “Yes, it is possible,” said Dr. Antonio La Viña, dean of the Ateneo School of Government (ASoG). Klaus … Continue reading
Philippine tribal groups assert role and rights in climate change adaptation
Will tribes gain from climate change talks? by Purple S. Romero, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 09/06/2009 3:17 AM Send to friend . MANILA – Indigenous peoples (IPs) have gained ground in their fight to have their rights recognized in a new mechanism against climate change, as backed strongly by the Philippine delegation in the ongoing climate change … Continue reading
Health risks of global warming in Philippines
WHO: Funding lack, climate change grave threats to public health by DAVID DIZON, abs-cbnNEWS.com | 09/23/2008 2:20 PM Send to friend The outgoing head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Western Pacific Region identified health care financing and climate change as the two gravest threats facing countries in the Asia Pacific region. In his final … Continue reading
NASA scientist to study effects of climate change in Philippines
Climate change could devastate RP: NASA scientist Agence France-Presse | 09/12/2008 6:53 PM Send to friend MANILA – Climate change could have a devastating impact on the Philippines, leading to widespread destruction of the country’s flora and fauna and flooding the capital Manila, a NASA scientist warned here Friday. The continued melting of Arctic ice … Continue reading
Manila ranked #7 in Southeast Asia as most vulnerable to climate change
Study: Metro Manila 7th ‘most vulnerable’ to climate change By KATHARINE ADRANEDA, The Philippine Star | 03/07/2009 1:14 AM Send to friend MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila was ranked seventh “most vulnerable” to climate change among provinces and districts in Southeast Asia. This is based on a study made by an organization that supports training … Continue reading
Climate change impact on Philippine economy serious: ADB warns
RP, 3 other Asian countries face costly climate change risks By Purple S. Romero, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 04/29/2009 12:52 AM Send to friend | The Philippines is one of 4 Southeast Asian countries likely to experience wider economic contraction of 6 percent by 2100 because of environmental risks, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Tuesday. Without … Continue reading
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