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Tagum City Responds to Native Honeybee Attack at Energy Park
The City Government of Tagum has confirmed that a swarm of native honeybees, locally known as putyukan, attacked individuals in a specific area within the 25-hectare Energy Park in Barangay Apokon on April 9, 2025. A total of 43 individuals were stung, prompting immediate action from local authorities to address the situation.
In a statement released on April 10, the Tagum City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRMMO), in coordination with the City Agriculture Office, quickly mobilized trained beekeepers to carry out fogging operations in the affected area to control the swarm. Additionally, personnel from the City Mayor’s Office were dispatched to ensure the safety of the affected individuals. They assisted with providing medical treatment and immediate relief to the victims and their families.
The statement also provided an update on the condition of the victims: “In this incident, 43 individuals were affected and were promptly transported to the Davao Regional Medical Center. As of yesterday’s update, 39 of the patients have been declared stable and discharged, while as of 1 p.m. today, April 10, the remaining four are still recovering.”
As of the latest update, authorities are investigating the cause of the bee attack and taking necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The City Government emphasized the importance of public safety and reminded residents to avoid approaching or disturbing the bees, especially without the guidance of an expert.
The statement further noted: “The City Government of Tagum gives top priority to ensuring the safety of our public spaces for all Tagumeños, especially our youth. This includes conducting regular fogging activities to prevent similar incidents from occurring.”
Despite the incident, the Energy Park remains open and continues to operate during its regular hours. Local authorities reassured the public that steps are in place to ensure the safety of visitors in the future.
News credit to: Sunstar
As Holy Week Approaches, Agdao Public Market Sees Price Increases on Select Goods
As Holy Week draws near, vendors at Agdao Public Market are reporting slight price hikes on certain goods, particularly fish and produce commonly used during the season.
Fish prices have risen, with Matambaka now selling at ₱260 per kilo, up from ₱240, and Moromoro reaching ₱60 per kilo. Vendors attribute the increases to heightened demand and expect prices to rise further before the weekend.
Tilapia remains stable at ₱100 per kilo, while other popular fish like danggit and bangus are priced at ₱200 and ₱220 per kilo, respectively.
Coconuts, often used in Holy Week dishes like binignit, have increased to ₱21 each, a noticeable rise from previous weeks. While sellers don’t anticipate further hikes, they note that supplies are tight.
Chicken prices have remained steady at ₱195 per kilo since January, and pork prices have seen a slight drop. Live pork is now priced at around ₱200 per kilo, while dressed pork ranges from ₱340 to ₱360, depending on supply and transport costs.
Fruit prices are mostly stable. Mangoes are selling for ₱120 per kilo, while watermelon and oranges are priced at ₱50. Apples are at ₱25 each, and kamote, another common binignit ingredient, is priced at ₱60 per kilo, with a slight potential increase during the week.
Vegetable prices are mixed. Ampalaya has doubled in price to ₱80 per kilo, while items like carrots, eggplants, and potatoes have seen price reductions in recent days.
Despite these fluctuations, vendors report that overall supply remains steady.
MANILA, Philippines — No Low-Pressure Areas or Storms in PAR on Holy Tuesday, but Two Weather Systems to Affect the Country, Says Pagasa
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that there are no low-pressure areas or storms currently within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of Holy Tuesday. However, two weather systems are expected to influence the country in the coming days.
In its latest weather forecast, Pagasa said that a frontal system will bring rain and cooler conditions to parts of Northern Luzon, particularly in the Batanes, Cagayan, and Ilocos regions. Meanwhile, the easterlies, or winds coming from the Pacific, will affect the rest of the country, leading to warm and humid conditions along with isolated rain showers, particularly in the afternoon.
Pagasa also advised the public to stay updated on weather conditions, especially in areas where the easterlies and frontal system may bring varying levels of rainfall.
“We are not monitoring any storms or low-pressure areas, either inside or outside the PAR, at the moment. However, two weather systems are currently affecting our country,” said Pagasa weather specialist Chenel Dominguez.
According to Dominguez, the frontal system is expected to bring cloudy skies and rainfall to Batanes, Cagayan, and Apayao in Northern Luzon. Meanwhile, the easterlies are forecast to persist, causing hot and humid conditions across the rest of the country, with possible rain showers due to localized thunderstorms.
Metro Manila: 27 to 35 degrees Celsius
Baguio City: 18 to 25 degrees Celsius
Laoag City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
Tuguegarao: 25 to 34 degrees Celsius
Legazpi City: 24 to 32 degrees Celsius
Puerto Princesa City: 26 to 34 degrees Celsius
Tagaytay: 24 to 33 degrees Celsius
Kalayaan Islands: 26 to 34 degrees Celsius
Iloilo City: 23 to 32 degrees Celsius
Cebu: 26 to 32 degrees Celsius
Tacloban City: 25 to 32 degrees Celsius
Cagayan De Oro City: 26 to 32 degrees Celsius
Zamboanga City: 26 to 33 degrees Celsius
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