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What to do before volcanic eruption? The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that the Taal volcano might erupt within a few hours or days after it spewed …
Taal Volcano spewed lava fountain after it released ash column, which affected CALABARZON and Region 3 provinces yesterday. Ma Antonia Bornas, chief of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology …
Phivolcs recorded up to 75 volcanic earthquakes since Taal Volcano spewed ashes yesterday. According to the 8 AM Taal Volcano Bulletin of the Phivolcs, of the 75 quakes, 32 recorded …
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Region 7 burned over P1 million worth of dried seahorses it confiscated in Cebu. The Office of Transportation Security staff at Mactan Cebu …
The Bureau of Customs is calling for volunteers to repack garbage from South Korea, which is still dumped at the Verde Soko plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, since 2018. Of …
Mindanao earthquake update: A child was confirmed dead while classes were suspended today, December 16, as strong quakes still hit the Mindanao area after a powerful magnitude 6.9 quake yesterday. …
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu said the Philippines is facing a garbage crisis because of the high volume of waste produced by Filipinos. “We …
Weather update: Typhoon “Tisoy” weakens into a severe tropical storm, Wednesday, December 4, 2019. According to PAGASA’s severe weather bulletin issued 05:00 am, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals are now lifted …
Pagasa weather update as of 11 am: ‘Tisoy’ slightly weakens and is now heading Batangas – Northern Oriental Mindoro area, December 3. “Tisoy” made landfall over Marinduque at 8:30 AM …
Latest Pagasa weather forecast: Typhoon “Tisoy” maintains its strength and is now just off the coast of the Bondoc Peninsula, December 3, 2019. According to Pagasa’s severe weather bulletin issued …
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) continues to monitor the Taal Volcano after it detected tremors around it, Monday, December 2. Based on the advisory released yesterday by …
A dead leatherback sea turtle was found on the shores of Barangay Bignay 2, Sariaya, Quezon Tuesday morning. According to the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) staff who examined …
PAGASA weather update today as of 11 am: Typhoon Ramon weakened to a tropical depression while Sarah intensified into a tropical storm, November 20, Wednesday. “Ramon” is now a tropical …
A moderate magnitude of 5.8 earthquake jolts Mindanao on Monday, November 18. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the Mindanao earthquake hit a depth of 25.8km (16 miles) …
Tropical storm Ramon intensified into a typhoon as it moves west-northwestward towards the Babuyan Islands and raised signal number 3 in the Northern part of Cagayan, Tuesday, November 19. As …
Tropical Storm Ramon intensified and put seven areas under storm signal number 1 as it continued to move towards Eastern Samar. In the 11:00 am severe weather bulletin of PAGASA, …
PAGASA weather forecast today. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) monitor a low-pressure area east of the Bicol region as it may strengthen into a tropical cyclone, …
The Toledo City local government is already investigating a poultry farm that believed to be the source of fly infestation in the two barangays in Toledo City, Cebu.
Residents in two villages have complained about the thousands of flies that cause people to become ill.
Emil Oberes owned the poultry farm, which allegedly caused the fly infestation in Toledo City, Cebu. However, Oberes vehemently denied the allegations.
Jerry Oberes, son of the owner of the poultry, said they are implementing proper sanitation at their facility. He also said they are open to any investigation.
It was learned that the poultry farm had been closed two years ago and reopened in September.
Apart from the village of Cambang-ug, fly infestation also affected nearby barangay General Climaco.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit the province of Quezon at 4:52 am today, Thursday morning.
According to the Phivolcs, the epicenter of the earthquake today was 42 kilometers northeast of Jomalig, Quezon.
The earthquake’s depth is 7 kilometers, and the origin is tectonic.
The following earthquake intensities were recorded today, Thursday in the following areas
Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon
Intensity II – Marikina City; Navotas City; Quezon City
Intensity I- Muntinlupa City
Instrumental Intensities
Intensity IV – Guinayangan, Quezon; Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte
Intensity III – Pili, Camarines Sur; Mauban, Lopez and Mulanay, Quezon
Intensity II – Marikina City; Malolos City; Gumaca and Dolores, Quezon; Baler, Aurora
Intensity I – Iriga City; Malabon City; San Juan City; Quezon City; Pasig City; Guagua, Pampanga, Talisay, Batangas; Palayan City
Meanwhile, many felt the tremors in parts of Makati, Pasay, and Taguig.
No damage to the property was expected, but aftershocks were possible according to Phivolcs.
The Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Animal Industry confirmed today that Mekeni picnic hotdog, skinless longganisa, and other select meat products tested positive for African Swine Fever. The Bureau …
Red tide in Bataan: The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) prohibits the importation, purchase, and eating of shellfish products from eight areas in Bataan province. This was after …
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. urged (PAMPI) the Department of Agriculture to name the brand of ASF infected hotdog, longganisa, and tocino.
“Very unfair ‘pag walang brand na ime-mention kasi lahat tatamaan. Sa totoo lang hindi kami maka-respond. Wala kaming hawak [na impormasyon],” said PAMPI spokesperson Rex Agarrado.
(It is very unfair that no brand will be mentioned because it will hit everyone. We can’t respond. We do not have any [information].)
Tocino, hotdog, and longganisa are among Filipino breakfast favorites.
The Department of Agriculture confirmed on Thursday that the hotdog, longganisa, and tocino pork products confiscated in Mindoro tested positive for African swine fever virus.
The DA initially declined to say which company or brand of processed meat was infected by ASF but ascertained that it is not a big company.
However, the DA said the company’s meat products must be recalled or removed from the market.
Sen. Francis Pangilinan wanted to ensure that processed meat products will be removed from the market if they are indeed infected with the ASF virus.
“Walang saysay ang ginagawang pagpatay sa mga baboy natin kung meron namang ASF na makakapasok sa ating bayan at mapupunta sa ating mga hapag-kainan,” said Pangilinan.
(It makes no sense to cull our pigs if there is an ASF that can enter our town and go to our dinner tables.)
The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed ASF cases in Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon City, Cavite, and Nueva Ecija as of today. The DA also culled up 62,000 pigs since the African Swine Fever outbreak started in August.
According to DA’s data, up to 60 percent of the meat Filipinos eat is pork. The Philippines is also the 8th largest pork producer.
Meanwhile, Health Undersecretary and FDA officer-in-charge Eric Domingo confirmed that eating ASF infected processed foods has no effect on humans.
The DA has promised to publicize the brand name and company affected by the ASF once their validation is complete.
Tocino, hotdog, and longganisa processed meat products have tested positive for African Swine Fever (ASF). The government was about to lift the ban on transporting and entry of processed meat …
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) prohibits harvesting, selling, and eating shellfish products such as mussels, “halaan,” and oysters from seven locations in the country because of red …
Authorities said up to 700 kilos of fish, mostly milkfish and tilapia died of a fish kill in a fishery in Cebu City since Thursday last week. According to reports, …
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) said on Wednesday that super typhoon Hagibis is unlikely to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). The Joint Typhoon Warning …
