Super El Nino 2026: Turning climate forecasts into early action
Nov 6, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday urged Filipino workers to acquire artificial intelligence (AI)-related skills to keep pace with changing labor market demands as the country navigates the “AI era.” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that while AI may lead to job losses in some sectors, it could also create new employment opportunities, including higher-paying jobs.
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — The La Union provincial government is distributing drought-resilient crop seeds and farm inputs, installing solar-powered irrigation systems, rehabilitating water impounding structures and expanding rainwater harvesting facilities as it prepares for the anticipated effects of a Super El Niño. These interventions aim to sustain agricultural production, protect farmers’ livelihoods and
MANILA, Philippines — An animal rescue group called for “systemic change” as it expressed concern over a directive issued by the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) prohibiting security guards from feeding or sheltering stray animals. “Stray animals will not simply disappear because we stop feeding them or drive them away,” the Philippine Animal
SAO PAULO–Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday he remained frustrated by events at Ferrari during last week’s Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix and had yet to hold any discussions about the opening-lap clash that wrecked their victory hopes. Speaking in the Interlagos paddock ahead of this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, the 41-year-old explained that
MANILA, Philippines — Government lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to clarify which projects in the unprogrammed appropriations under the 2024 and 2025 national budgets may continue despite the Court declaring such funding unconstitutional. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) filed an 85-page motion for clarification and partial reconsideration on Nov. 4 to the
MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help’s Mark Gojo Cruz redeemed himself on Friday, steering the Altas past San Sebastian, 82-75, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena. After losing his cool in the overtime loss to Emilio Aguinaldo College last week, Gojo Cruz made sure to keep his composure this time to fuel
SAN ILDEFONSO,, Ilocos Sur — Several areas in Vigan City and in five nearby municipalities of Ilocos Sur will experience a power interruption on Nov. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to upgrading, maintenance and clearing of electrical lines, according to the Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative Inc. (ISECO). In Vigan City, the affected
Gladys Reyes has unveiled the official music video of her debut single, “Primera Kontrabida,” featuring her reunion with her “Mara Clara” co-stars including Judy Ann Santos. “I want it to be nostalgic, iconic. It has a teleserye touch. But aside from that, gusto ko pang may maging participation ‘yung mga naging kasama ko sa mga
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte has no reason to avoid addressing the prosecution’s evidence already submitted to the Senate impeachment court when the trial resumes on Nov. 9. In a statement on Friday, private prosecutor Lorna Kapuna pointed out that the court had already affirmed the admissibility of key evidence
The People’s Bank of China and Bank of the Lao PDR launched a CBDC-enabled cross-border payment system, enhancing economic connectivity and transparent currency settlement between China and Lao PDR.
Binibining Pilipinas Sasha Lacuna helped sustain the Philippines’ status as an international pageant powerhouse by extending the country’s placement streak at The Miss Globe competition held Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, in Thailand. The university student from Tarlac managed a Top 11 finish at the final competition held at Siam Niramit Phuket, duplicating the placement of
LIVE: Alex Eala vs Antonia Ruzic – Hong Kong Open quarterfinals MANILA, Philippines–With a long season winding down, it is no surprise that the grind of competing at the highest level would take its toll on Alex Eala. The Filipino world No. 17, however, emphasized that exhaustion is a necessary part of her job as
