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Capiz · CapizMANILA, Philippines — Three areas are expected to hit the highest heat index on Sunday (April 21) at 44 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa’s forecast said these areas are Dagupan City, Pangasinan; Aborlan, Palawan; and Roxas City, Capiz. According to the state weather service, a 42 to 51°C heat index falls under the “danger” category and would like…See the Story
Heat index of 44 °C to prevail in Pangasinan, Palawan, Capiz on Sunday
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Drought · BacolodBACOLOD CITY — The drought in Negros Occidental has affected chickens, causing them to lay smaller eggs. Provincial veterinarian Placeda Lemana said egg production in the locality had not dropped but their sizes had become much smaller. “You will not see any jumbo eggs in the market now,” she said in an interview on April 17. “The reason behind it is that chickens are opting to drink more water than eat feeds because of the heat. That means thei…See the Story
Drought causing smaller chickens, eggs in Negros Occidental
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Iloilo City · Iloilo CityILOILO CITY — Iloilo City and provincial officials expressed disgust over the failure of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH-6) to provide them with updates about two controversial flyovers. Councilor Jose Ma. Trimañez, chairperson of Pavia’s town transportation committee, said the DPWH-6 had not given them updates on the P680-million Ungka flyover in Iloilo City and the P802-million Aganan flyover in Pavia town.…See the Story
Iloilo execs lament DPWH unresponsiveness over flyover projects
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Bacolod · BacolodBACOLOD, Philippines – People are not the only ones frying eggs these days in Negros Occidental. The scorching heat has turned the province into a poultry sauna, leaving chickens clucking about their miniaturized offerings. Chicken egg sizes in Negros Occidental are shrinking due to “excessive heat,” and the pricing has also been affected, Provincial Veterinarian Placeda Lemana said on Thursday, April 18. “There are no more jumbo eggs available …See the Story
Negros Occidental chickens feel the heat, shrink eggs
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Drought · BacolodBACOLOD, Philippines – The provincial board of Antique declared the province under a state of calamity due to a drought affecting five provinces in Western Visayas. Raul Fernandez, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) director for Western Visayas, said on Friday, April 19, that Antique’s legislature made the declaration during an online session a day earlier based on the recommendation of the province’s disaster risk reduction team. The declaration wou…See the Story
Antique now under state of calamity due to drought
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La Carlota City · La Carlota CityBACOLOD, Philippines – After an 11-month review, Niele Shem Bañas said he had expected to be on the Top 10 list of the 2024 licensure exams for electronics engineers. However, ranking first among those who topped the exams came as a surprise to him. The 23-year-old Bañas from La Carlota City, Negros Occidental, topped this year’s electronics engineers’ licensure exams with a 91.80% rating. The results were released on Wednesday, April 17, with 1…See the Story
La Carlota lad exceeds own expectation, tops electronics engineers' exams
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