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Gaea Katreena Cabico has been a reporter for Philstar.com since 2017. She writes stories about climate change, environment, COVID-19 pandemic and human rights.

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A deadly dream: How the Philippines fails its migrant fishers

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - July 13, 2024 - 11:58am

The Philippine government promises to protect its citizens who seek employment opportunities abroad. Too often, those workers fall through the cracks.

New tool measures nature for sustainable resource management

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 17, 2024 - 1:56pm

The Philippines recently took a significant step toward sustainable resource management with the signing of the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System Act.

Heavy rain may cause lahar on Negros Island — PHIVOLCS

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 6, 2024 - 1:17pm

In an advisory issued midnight, PHIVOLCS said called on Negros residents, especially those residing in communities along rivers draining southern Kanlaon, monitor weather conditions and take pre-emptive measure...

76% of Filipinos see China as biggest threat to country

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 6, 2024 - 10:14am

Results of the poll conducted in March showed that 76% of adult Filipinos view China as the top threat to the country.

Weak tremors, quiet degassing observed at Kanlaon after eruption

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 4, 2024 - 7:27pm

Ma. Antonia Bornas, chief of PHIVOLCS' volcano monitoring and eruption prediction division, reported that the agency recorded 81 low-frequency volcanic earthquakes and two volcanic tectonic earthquakes since Monday's...

FLiRT variant detected in Philippines, but DOH says COVID-19 risk remains low

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 4, 2024 - 4:36pm

Recent sequencing by the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center detected two cases of KP.2, 2 cases of JN.1.18, and 30 cases of JN.1.

DOH issues health reminders after Kanlaon eruption

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 4, 2024 - 10:06am

In a statement, the DOH urged people affected by the volcano’s unrest to follow the advice of their local government units and evacuate when asked to do so.

Zelensky seeks Filipino mental health workers as war takes toll on Ukrainians

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - June 3, 2024 - 3:47pm

Zelensky told Marcos that his government needs more mental health workers to support Ukrainian soldiers and defenders on the frontlines of the war.

Rainy season starts in Philippines after 'cruel summer'

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 29, 2024 - 5:46pm

PAGASA said the recent scattered rain showers, frequent thunderstorms, Typhoon Aghon (international name: Ewiniar), and the southwest monsoon (habagat) marked the onset of the rainy season in the country.

House bill seeks to offer protections for climate migrants

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 29, 2024 - 4:01pm

House Bill 10490, which was filed on Monday, proposes granting special protections to environmental or climate migrants, especially those from low-lying island nations in the Pacific most vulnerable to rising sea...

DOH says COVID-19 cases ‘mild, manageable’ despite uptick

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 29, 2024 - 12:32pm

The Philippines reported an average of only 202 COVID-19 cases daily for the week of May 14 to 20.

Zambales fishers reject China's fishing ban in Philippine waters

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 28, 2024 - 10:43am

Small-scale fisherfolk said that they will continue fishing activities in the Philippine waters despite China's unilateral imposition of a four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea.

Philippines steps up screening for 'FLiRT' variants at entry points

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 27, 2024 - 2:32pm

The DOH confirmed the issuance of a memorandum directing Bureau of Quarantine stations to be on heightened alert for FLiRT variants, which include KP.1 and KP.2.

‘Aghon’ intensifies into severe tropical storm; Signal No. 3 raised in eastern Quezon

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 26, 2024 - 5:46pm

PAGASA said Aghon, the country’s first cyclone this year, was last seen over the coastal waters of Mauban in Quezon province.

Marcos signs law to account for Philippines’ natural resources

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 26, 2024 - 4:13pm

The Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act, establishes a government-wide accounting framework to support economic and environmental policymaking, value ecosystem services, and develop...

'Odette' survivor joins global climate lawsuit vs oil giant

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 23, 2024 - 4:44pm

A survivor of Super Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) joined victims of climate-related disasters from across the world in a criminal complaint against French oil giant TotalEnergies and its top shareholders...

LPA east of Mindanao may become this year's first cyclone by Friday

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 23, 2024 - 1:06pm

PAGASA may raise tropical cyclone wind signals over Bicol and Eastern Visayas if the low pressure area east of the Philippines strengthens into a tropical depression by Friday.

Possible 1st cyclone for 2024: PAGASA monitors LPA east of Mindanao

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 22, 2024 - 2:07pm

The cloud cluster east of southeastern Mindanao developed into an LPA this morning, according to PAGASA.

Fishers say next case vs China should focus on reparations for WPS damage

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 21, 2024 - 12:54pm

The fishers’ group made the call after the National Security Council said there is growing support for a new legal action against China over environmental damage, including coral reef destruction and giant...

DOH: Philippines keeps low COVID-19 risk despite rise in cases

by Gaea Katreena Cabico - May 21, 2024 - 11:00am

While an uptick was observed, it was smaller than previous increases, and travel restrictions are not warranted, the DOH said.

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