HIGH-RISK RESCUE Neighborhoods and farms at Barangay Malinta in Lasam, Cagayan, seem to be part of the Cagayan River after water overflowing from the waterway submerged these areas. The local government sent teams to heavily flooded villages to rescue trapped residents. —PHOTO COURTESY OF LASAMMDRRMO MANILA, Philippines — It was the worst flooding they have experienced in 40 … [Read more...] about Great flood in Cagayan: A case of unclear communication?
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From chocolates to chips to nuclear warheads
THIS weekend in South Korea, we’ll again recall the beginning of the Korean War. For me, it is also the start of my memories. Not yet three years old, I was too young to fully grasp the magnitude of the conflict and contextualise my memories. So, the upheaval that began on June 25, 1950, still remains a disjointed sequence of scenes. Among them: A sister went out when Seoul … [Read more...] about From chocolates to chips to nuclear warheads
6 times S’pore toyed with food and made a global impact
It’s no secret that Singapore has great food. Our tiny nation is a pitstop at the end of the Malay Peninsula where all the good food from the region meet. Given our diversity (and the copious amounts our people can eat), it’s no surprise that multinational corporations (MNCs) are flocking to our shores to explore the market and our bellies. And if they can figure out what … [Read more...] about 6 times S’pore toyed with food and made a global impact
In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance
SAN PEDRO HUAMELULA, Mexico - A small town Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a colorful ceremony as traditional music rang out and revelers danced while imploring the indigenous leader to seal the nuptials with a kiss. San Pedro Huamelula Mayor Victor Hugo Sosa obliged more than once during Thursday's (June 30) wedding, bending down to plant his lips on the small … [Read more...] about In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance
Pagasa: LPA starts dumping rain over Mindanao, parts of Visayas
Weather satelltie image from Pagasa MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) began causing light to moderate rain over Mindanao and parts of Visayas on Thursday night, as state meteorologists maintained the possibility of it developing into a tropical depression. Based on the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) … [Read more...] about Pagasa: LPA starts dumping rain over Mindanao, parts of Visayas