El Niño alert: How a strong event could threaten Metro Manila’s water supply

Inquirer.net - Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila’s water supply could come under increasing pressure as a strong El Niño brings prolonged dry conditions and reduces water inflows into reservoirs serving the capital region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) describes El Niño as a climate phenomenon characterized by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in

Read full article

More News

W. Visayas workers to get up to P45 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19

Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines—Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas will receive daily pay increases of up to P45 starting Nov. 19, following the approval of a new wage order by the Department of Labor and Employment. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Tuesday said that the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved Wage Order No. VI-30 following

Defenseless defense: Ridon says VP camp insisting on wrong arguments

Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp for continuing to use what he described as disproven arguments in responding to the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence, saying the defense panel could best be described as “defenseless.” Ridon, a member of the House of Representatives’ prosecution panel, said

Mimaropa police logs zero crime incidents during Undas

Nov 3, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mimaropa police recorded zero crime incidents across the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, according to Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz, regional police director, in a statement on Tuesday (Nov. 3). Beyond

6-hour power outage set in parts of Ilocos Norte on November 8

Nov 3, 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Parts of Ilocos Norte will experience a six-hour power supply interruption on Sunday, November 8, as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) conducts maintenance work on its transmission facilities. The scheduled power supply interruption will run from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., affecting areas served by the Ilocos Norte Electric

Palace wants budget watchdogs to scrutinize 2027 budget ‘red flags’

Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday urged budget watchdogs to report any “red flags” they uncover in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would take note of any alleged anomalies flagged by groups reviewing the proposed budget. READ: House to consult budget watchdogs “Sa

DENR confirms 168-hectare peatland in Leyte town

Nov 3, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has confirmed a new peatland covering a probable 168.34 hectares (ha) in Palo, Leyte, adding to the country’s growing inventory of carbon-rich wetland ecosystems that play a role in climate change mitigation. The newly identified Palo, Leyte Peatland (PLP) spans parts of Barangays Barayong

39°C heat index grips Oriental Mindoro; public cautioned

Nov 3, 2026

CALAPAN CITY — Oriental Mindoro recorded a heat index of 39 ° at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting authorities to remind residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The heat index measures how hot the temperature feels to the human body when relative humidity is taken into account. The Provincial Information Office, citing the Philippine

TransCo addresses Mindoro power outage, supply issues

Nov 3, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) is stepping up efforts to reduce the duration of power outages in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, through better grid monitoring and closer coordination with power generators and distribution utilities. Currently, consumers served by the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) experience two to three power interruptions

Caraga cops log peaceful Undas; cemetery crowd tops 350,000

Nov 3, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day across Caraga (Region 13) was generally peaceful and orderly, with over 350,000 people visiting cemeteries and memorial parks, the Police Regional Office -13 (PRO-13) said Tuesday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, PRO-13 director, said no untoward or major peace and

PNP backs Lacson: Secrecy key in hunt for Bato dela Rosa

Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) agrees with Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson that secrecy is key when handling the manhunt operation on Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. “Tama ang sinabi ni Sen. Lacson na secrecy is key in our operation,” PNP spokesperson Col. Allen Rae Co told reporters on Tuesday. (Sen. Lacson was

ICC prosecutors cite 'fabricated' PNP drug war accounts in testimony bid

Nov 3, 2026

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors ask Trial Chamber III to admit another set of prior recorded testimonies of witnesses against former President Rodrigo Duterte - this time, those who provide proof of the alleged pattern of crimes during his administration"s drug war.

Coast Guard rescues 34 passengers from distressed boat off Palawan

Nov 3, 2026

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 34 persons after their motorized banca encountered engine trouble in Taytay Bay in Palawan on Monday. The passengers were aboard MBCA Kin J-Mar, which was traveling to Barangay Casian in Taytay, to visit the graves of their departed loved ones, the Coast Guard District

El Niño alert: How a strong event could threaten Metro Manila’s water supply

More News

W. Visayas workers to get up to P45 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19

Defenseless defense: Ridon says VP camp insisting on wrong arguments

Mimaropa police logs zero crime incidents during Undas

6-hour power outage set in parts of Ilocos Norte on November 8

Palace wants budget watchdogs to scrutinize 2027 budget ‘red flags’

DENR confirms 168-hectare peatland in Leyte town

39°C heat index grips Oriental Mindoro; public cautioned

TransCo addresses Mindoro power outage, supply issues

Caraga cops log peaceful Undas; cemetery crowd tops 350,000

PNP backs Lacson: Secrecy key in hunt for Bato dela Rosa

ICC prosecutors cite 'fabricated' PNP drug war accounts in testimony bid

Coast Guard rescues 34 passengers from distressed boat off Palawan

Recommended

Cagayan de Oro braces for ‘super’ El Niño water crisis

Mt. Guiting-Guiting climbing activities suspended for three months

Cordillera records zero crime incidents during Undas weekend

Gatchalian: Senate will axe P8.8B infra projects from 2027 budget

Low gov’t pay deepens shortage of occupational, speech therapists

Soccsksargen workers to get P41 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19

Businessman killed, 2 arrested in Marawi shooting

Ombudsman files charges vs 6 DPWH execs over P491-M ‘right-of-way’ scam

Couple stabbed by son while asleep in Zamboanga City

LTO sets new renewal period for expired vehicle registrations, licenses