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Issue No. 23017 | Apr 30, 2023
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Philippines: The paradise islands caught in the US-China crosshairs

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The BBC travels to far-flung Philippine islands that find themselves caught in a US-China flashpoint.

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In Trending

Heat index to remain around 40°C – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in Metro Manila and other parts of the country will remain around 40ºC in the next several weeks, the state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in an update on Saturday. — April 30, 2023

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More on Dangerously High Heat Index
  • Marcos: Weather, heat among considerations for moving school calendarPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said government is studying the return to the old school calendar as the heat during the summer months becomes an obstacle to learning.— April 24, 2023

    cnnphilippines.com
  • Senator urges class, work suspension on hottest period of the dayAmong those that must be covered by temporary work suspension are construction workers, street sweepers and traffic enforcers, Sen. Pimentel said.— April 24, 2023

    news.abs-cbn.com
  • Power bills to rise with ‘strong, drier’ El Nino as DSWD vows to provide aid - Manila StandardThe expected El Niño weather phenomenon could reach “strong” intensity by the end of the year, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Wednesday. The country may expect a “drier” El Niño, the weather agency said, adding that the El Niño will possibly develop in July, August, and September and might last until 2024.— April 26, 2023

    manilastandard.net
In Coronavirus

‘Pink eye’ a symptom of Arcturus COVID-19, says expert

Dr. Rontgene Solante said individuals with “Arcturus pink eye” will have symptoms other symptoms associated with COVID-19. “Sore throat, runny nose, and then may iba nag-manifest ng headache. Merong konting lagnat, at ‘yung ubo and itong mga sintomas na ’to di mo nakikita sa mayroon lang pure conjunctivitis,” Solante said. — April 28, 2023

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In West Philippine Sea

Chinese, PH vessels in near collision

Aboard the BRP Malabrigo: A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an Agence France-Presse team on board another boat saw. — April 27, 2023

manilatimes.net

In Business

Six Philippine Tycoons Revive Proposal To Upgrade Manila’s Congested Airport

A consortium backed by six Philippine tycoons has revived a proposal to upgrade the country’s main international airport in Manila at a total investment cost of over 100 billion pesos ($1.8 billion) amid a post-pandemic travel rebound. — April 28, 2023

forbes.com

In Farming & Agriculture

How to make mango bloom flowers to produce Off-Season fruits

Mango is naturally a highly seasonal crop that usually bears fruit from May to June. However, with the discovery of flower induction practices or the application of certain chemicals to initiate flower development, the mango fruit is now available year-round. — April 25, 2023

mb.com.ph

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