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2022 Yearender: New leaders, disasters, relaxed COVID protocols in 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 15 06:00 PM

As the Philippines further reopened its economy despite the lingering threat of COVID-19, the country also saw major developments and events in 2022, including destructive storms and earthquakes, and the election of its new leaders. Read more »

Natural disaster losses hit $115B this year — reinsurance agency

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 01 07:03 PM

Reinsurance giant Swiss Re, which acts as an insurer for insurers, estimated that Hurricane Ian caused the second-costliest insured loss ever. Read more »

UN unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 08 05:24 AM

Even as climate-enhanced extreme weather is multiplying, half the world's countries lack advanced early warning systems that can save lives. Read more »

Half the world unprepared for disasters: UN

Nina Larson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 13 04:39 PM

As extreme weather and climate disasters multiply, half of countries still lack the advanced early warning systems needed to save lives, the UN said. Read more »

Oil price hikes putting fishermen out of work: group

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 04:10 PM

Some local fishermen are forced out of work due to imports and rising fuel prices, fisherfolk organization Pamalakaya said. Read more »

'Karding' threatens rice harvests in Central Luzon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 09:09 AM

The Philippine government is set to assess the damage wrought by Typhoon Karding (international codename Noru) after it slammed into the main island of Luzon including Central Luzon. Read more »

DepEd releases new #WalangPasok rules during calamities

Arra Perez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 01:32 AM

As Super Typhoon Karding approaches Luzon, the DepEd released the new guidelines on the cancellation and suspension of classes and work in schools during natural calamities. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: July 27, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 12:17 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Powerful quake damages building in Abra

Photo courtesy of the Office of Abra Rep. Ching Bernos
Updated as of Jul 27 10:32 AM

Motorists drive past a damaged building after a powerful earthquake hit Abra Wednesday morning. Read more »

Nearly 1 in 4 at risk from severe flooding: study

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 29 04:54 AM

Inundations from heavy rainfall and storm surges affect millions of people every year and cause billions of dollars of damage. Read more »

Sorsogon residents begin to return home after Mt. Bulusan eruption

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 11:46 PM

Townsfolk who were evacuated from communities near the restive Bulusan volcano are allowed to return to their homes. Read more »

Duterte visits Capiz, distributes relief goods to evacuees

Nico Bagsic, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 02:25 AM

After visiting the families of the landslide victims at Baybay City in Leyte, President Rodrigo Duterte visited the town of Pontevedra in Capiz on Saturday to check on the evacuees in the province. Read more »

Fly less? Go vegan? How people can take climate action

Amélie Bottollier-Depois, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Apr 05 10:47 AM

Individuals along with economy-wide efficiencies can make a major difference in the drive to avert the worst of global warming, UN climate experts say Read more »

Brgy Nutrition Scholars check on Taal evacuees

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 30 11:04 PM

Volunteer Barangay Nutrition Scholars check children for potential nutritional needs as evacuees take shelter at the Agoncillo Central School on Wednesday due to Taal Volcano’s unrest. Read more »

Global warming: The window is rapidly closing

Rodel D. Lasco and Ayn G. Torres
Posted at Mar 20 03:22 PM

As 2021 drew to a close, Typhoon Odette lashed the country killing 400 people, affecting 10 million people. Can it get any worse? With global warming, the bad news is that it will get worse if we don’t act soon. Read more »

Disaster resilience, sustainability in the spotlight

SM
Posted at Mar 01 11:53 AM

SM Prime and DOST hold a series of sustainability and resilience mall exhibits. Read more »

How volcanic explosion sent tsunami waves to Tonga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 17 12:36 PM

How did a volcanic explosion in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday send tsunami waves to Tonga, Japan, and even as far away as the United States? Read more »

Volcano triggers Tonga tsunami, alerts from Japan to US

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jan 16 04:30 AM

An underwater volcano in the South Pacific erupted Saturday with a stunning blast, sending tsunami waves onto nearby Tonga and to the north in Japan, with warnings of dangerous ocean surges issued as far away as the US West Coast. Read more »

Lensman makes composite photo of ruined Siargao tower

Hernel Tocmo
Posted at Jan 14 08:54 PM

Argentinian photographer Matias Olivieri paid tribute to an iconic place in typhoon-hit Siargao islands through a composite photo. Read more »

Natural disasters in 2021 highlight huge insurance gap

Yujie Xue, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Jan 11 06:28 AM

Natural disasters cost the Asia-Pacific $50 billion last year, of which just $9 billion was covered by insurance, says Munich Re. Read more »