Countries around the world have agreed to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, marking a significant global effort to reduce mercury pollution. The historic agreement was reached on Friday at a conference in Geneva by signatories to the Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international treaty dedicated to protecting…
The Manila city government raised the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMO) to a red alert status on Saturday in preparation for the expected impact of Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) over the weekend. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso ordered MDRRMO Director Arnel Angeles to ensure a fast and prompt response to any…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced Saturday that all concerned government agencies are now on full alert as Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong) intensifies and is approaching Northern Luzon. In a statement, the President urged the public to remain calm but vigilant, stressing the importance of preparedness to mitigate the typhoon’s potential adverse effects. “We…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday called on accredited tourism establishments to refrain from raising prices during times of calamity and emergencies. The agency issued the warning following reports of some businesses engaging in overpricing and unfair practices amid disruptions caused by recent storms. “The DOT reminds all tourism enterprises, particularly those accredited by…
Authorities have placed Metro Manila under a Red Alert status as a precautionary measure against approaching Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong), triggering the highest level of emergency readiness across the capital region. The directive was issued by the Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC) on Saturday to ensure rapid response to potential…
The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday activated its National Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) in a swift response to both the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino and the looming threat of approaching Typhoon Uwan. The move follows the Marcos administration’s declaration of a one-year state of national calamity to expedite recovery efforts across…
The United States government announced Saturday that it is providing $1 million in immediate life-saving assistance to support the Philippines’ ongoing relief and recovery efforts. The emergency funding is earmarked to help communities severely affected by the recent combination of natural disasters, primarily the devastating effects of Typhoon Tino and a series of recent earthquakes…
Malacañang on Saturday said it has yet to receive official confirmation regarding reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. “No confirmation,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a text message, responding to a statement by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla that an ICC arrest…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is working to verify reports concerning the alleged issuance of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. The DOJ’s verification process was initiated after unconfirmed claims of the warrant’s issuance began circulating, targeting the former Philippine National Police (PNP)…
James Watson, the brilliant and controversial scientist who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97 after a brief illness. Watson was propelled to global fame in the 1950s for his seminal work that unveiled the blueprint of life, a breakthrough that launched the era of molecular biology. Watson’s crowning…