Nailigtas ng isang magsasaka sa Bukidnon ang isang Philippine Eagle mula sa mahigit 30 unggoy noong July 3. Ayon sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources sa Northern Mindanao, nakatanggp sila ng report mula kay Merly Suday mula sa Inanding Tribal Multipurpose Cooperative tungkol sa nailigtas na agila. Natagpuan ang nasabing agila sa kahabaan ng Cabanbangan-Sawaga River sa Brgy. Dalwangan sa Malaybalay…
As global temperatures continue to rise—driven by intensifying heatwaves and the looming threat of a strong El Niño—agriculture is among the sectors bearing the brunt of extreme heat. Within the industry, a new study has found that soaring temperatures can significantly affect dairy farms, increasing production costs while reducing both the quantity and quality of milk. The study, titled “Effects of extreme…
Fifty years ago, farmers in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region used to open the windows in their barns at night during the summer to keep their cattle cool. Today, as heatwaves send temperatures soaring to record highs, those windows stay open round the clock to protect the cows, and ultimately their milk, the foundation of the area’s centuries-old Parmigiano Reggiano cheese industry. “Extreme heat…
For years, the Philippine corrections system was synonymous with overcrowding, poor food, paper records that went missing, and persons deprived of liberty who waited far too long for releases they were legally entitled to, a system that punished people not just with imprisonment but with institutional neglect. Under the Marcos Jr. administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) says it has begun to…
With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…
The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…
The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers
A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…