Latest news with #Habagat-induced
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Angelica Panganiban, Maja Salvador show up to support Heart Evangelista's Harper Bazaar stint
Angelica Panganiban and Maja Salvador turned up to show support Heart Evangelista for her Harper Bazaar Singapore stint. Dr. Aivee Teo organized a little gathering for the Global Fashion Icon who not only served as the July cover star but became the magazine's first-ever guest editor too. Dr. Aivee snapped photos of Heart with Angge and Maja and shared them on Instagram. On Instagram Stories meanwhile, the acclaimed doctor posted a cute photo of Angge proudly holding up her mobile phone case that featured Heart's artwork, as Heart smiled in delight beside her. "Kyoot niyo," Dr. Aivee said, tagging the two celebrities, who later shared the photo on their respective Instagram Stories. Also spotted at the party were Heart's friends and fellow artists like Kylie Verzosa, Mimiyuuuh, and Janeena Chan. Heart's sister Camille Ongpauco was also present. The stars shared photos and videos from the event on their Instagram pages. In her magazine feature, Heart told Harper's Bazaar Singapore that turning 40 has brought her a new sense of clarity and strength rooted in embracing vulnerability and creative freedom. Heart is gearing up for the return of her reality series, "Heart World," which she teased will be filled with revelations. Aside from being the Global Fashion Icon, Heart also serves as the president of the Senate Spouses Foundation Inc. (SSFI), which has been busy with their donation drives following the string of storms and the Habagat-induced rains. — Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Why the World Court's advisory opinion on climate is important for countries like the PH
The International Court of Justice just issue a landmark advisory opinion on climate, saying governments must stop climate pollution and pay vulnerable nations and communities for the harm they have cased. Grounded in binding international law, the advisory opinion gives vulnerable nations like the Philippines legal grounds to demand accountability and reparation. In a statement, Representative Renee Louise Co of the Kabataan party-list said the ICJ advisory opinion "gives Filipino coastal communities legal backing to demand action and accountability." Pointing to "typhoon-vulnerable areas like Rizal and Eastern Samar," Co said "survivors and youth leaders now have firmer ground to demand support and reparations." "Women and girls, who make up around 80% of those displaced during storms and face heightened risks in evacuation centers, can push for protections rooted in international law," she added. Atty. Grizelda Mayo-Anda, an environmental lawyer and executive director of the Environmental Legal Assistance Center first acknowledged the advisory opinion is not legally binding but said it is still "very significant" to country like the Philippines, "which deals with typhoons, extreme weather events and ocean acidification." Meanwhile, World's Youth for Climate Justice Global Advocacy Lead Nicole Ponce said "this moment shows how youth and Global South communities have the power to shape international law and seek reparation for damage done." Charles Zander Deluna, campaigner for the Philippine front of the World's Youth for Climate Justice said the ruling "affirmed what we've long known from the frontlines: that climate inaction is not just negligence. It's a violation of international law. This opinion puts states on notice that protecting the climate is no longer optional. It is an obligation." For YB Charles Santiago, co-chairperson at the ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, the advisory opinion "lays down a firm legal marker" for countries across Southeast Asia. "Major emitters aren't just urged to cut greenhouse gases, they are bound under international law to do so, and to stop inflicting harm through state enforcement." The ruling comes at a time when most of the Philippines is reeling from the effects of simultaneous storms while enduring non-stop Habagat-induced rains. In an advisory Thursday morning, PAGASA said Tropical Cyclone Emong has already intensified into a typhoon with the northern portion of Pangasinan and the western portion of La Union under Signal No. 3. Meanwhile Tropical Storm Dante is maintaining its strength as it moves toward Ryukyu Islands, as the LPA outside of the Philippine Area of Responsibility that PAGASA has been monitoring all week has become a tropical depression. Amid the weather extreme, 40 areas in the Philippines have been declared under the state of calamity. A total of 2,733,646 people or 765,869 families have been affected by the bad weather in all regions except Eastern Visayas. According to legal experts, ICJ's advisory opinion offers stronger grounds to push for enforcement of climate laws, align national targets with international obligations and ultimately, project communities. The initiative to seek the ICJ's opinion on the climate crisis was launched by 27 students from the Pacific region who succeeded in convincing the government of Vanuatu to bring the case before the UN General Assembly. In 2023, the UN General Assembly unanimously voted in favor of the resolution referring the issue to the International Court of Justice and a year later, countries and international organizations had the opportunity to explain to ICJ judges what they thought international law demands of nations to prevent harm to the climate system and what the consequences are for polluters who are causing harm. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-07-2025
- Climate
- GMA Network
Heart Evangelista, Senate Spouses Foundation donate relief goods in Pampanga
Heart Evangelista took to social media to share the relief efforts of the Senate Spouse Foundation Inc. (SSFI) for those affected by the heavy rains and flooding in Pampanga. On Instagram, Heart shared snaps of containers filled with rice and canned goods being carted from what appears to be Heart's house. In another post, the containers lined the wall ready to be transported. Heart took oath as the new head of the SSFI in June last year. Among her first fundraising projects was to sell her hand-painted Hermès bag to donate the proceeds to the organization. SSFI, an organization of Philippine senators' wives, was previously led by Audrey Tan Zubiri. The triple threat of Crising, Habagat-induced rains, and low-pressure areas have contributed to heavy rains — and heavy flooding — in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. On Wednesday, PAGASA said three dams in Luzon continued to release water amid heavy rains due to the Southwest Monsoon or Habagat and a low-pressure area. In its 11 a.m. bulletin, the state weather bureau raised Signal No. 1 over four areas in Luzon as Tropical Depression Emong is expected to make landfall. For those looking to donate to the victims of the heavy rains, here is a list of organizations with relief operations. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
