By ALEX GALANG | June 18, 2026 SUBIC, Zambales — The local government of Subic has assured residents of its preparedness to mitigate the anticipated impacts of El Niño and prolonged dry conditions in the coming months. Mayor Jonathan “Jon” Khonghun said the LGU has long been implementing measures in face of a “super El… Read More Subic town well-prepared for El Niño — Mayor Khonghun
QUEZON CITY — As the onslaught of the climate crisis continues, steps taken by communities to formulate and implement mitigation and possible solutions have proven important in the fight for a sustainable future. Supporting this, the Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) said it will engage with the people of Camarines Norte through Labo Progressive… Read More Groups push sustainable agriculture, renewable energy in Camarines Norte
By Darryl John Esguerra | October 19, 2025 MANILA – Tropical Storm Ramil (international name Fengshen) crossed Manila Bay late Sunday morning, battering large swathes of Luzon with gale-force winds and dangerous coastal conditions as it tracks northwest toward Zambales and Pangasinan. As of 10 a.m., the storm’s center was spotted over Manila Bay, packing sustained… Read More TS Ramil barrels across Manila Bay; gale-force winds slam Luzon
By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 4, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — Seaside communities and villages located along riverbanks suffered the worst flooding in Zambales, as heavy rains from Typhoon “Paolo” and a rising tide combined to inundate most parts of Zambales on Friday, October 3. Rolex Estella, head of the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and… Read More Coastal, riverside areas bear brunt of Zambales floods
By HENRY EMPEÑO | July 24, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — More Zambales residents evacuated their homes in coastal communities and low-lying areas on Wednesday and Thursday, as protective dikes gave way due to severe flooding and storm surges brewed by heavy rains from the “Habagat” or the southwest monsoon. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More 5,832 evacuees, P1.69-B damages as ‘Habagat’ drenches Zambales
By Darryl John Esguerra | May 18, 2025 MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts rain showers over parts of the country on Sunday due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and easterlies. In its 24-hour public weather forecast issued at 4 a.m., PAGASA said the ITCZ will affect Mindanao, while… Read More ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains; ‘danger’ heat index seen in 24 areas
By E.H. Edejer | March 11, 2025 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A huge grassfire here that gained dramatic attention on social media Monday night was fanned by strong winds that stumped firefighters who battled it with rudimentary backpack sprayers, sand, and tree branches. According to a report from the Bureau of Fire Protection’s fire station… Read More Firemen battled Pundaquit grassfire with sand, tree branches
MANILA | November 18, 2024– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday lauded local government units (LGUs) for their quick and efficient preemptive evacuation of residents at the height of Super Typhoon Pepito, resulting in just two confirmed casualties as of posting time. Pepito (international name: Man-yi) was downgraded to severe tropical… Read More Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths
By Leilanie Adriano | November 8, 2024 LAOAG CITY – Authorities are monitoring oil leaks from two foreign vessels that ran aground in the Currimao shoreline early Friday because of strong waves and wind brought by Typhoon Marce (international name Yinxing) MV Aries 1 and LCT PanPhil 8 were anchored at the Currimao port but were… Read More 2 Chinese vessels run aground in Ilocos Norte due to ‘Marce’
By Henry Empeño | October 25, 2024 IBA, Zambales — A crewmember of a tugboat drowned off the coast of Masinloc, Zambales as Typhoon Kristine battered the coastal province of Zambales with gusts of heavy rain and gale-force winds. A report from the Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) identified the fatality… Read More Tug crew drowns as ‘Kristine’ batters Zambales coast
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