Seven dead in landslide after typhoon in the Philippines

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Seven people have been killed and three others injured in a landslide in the Philippines as a result of heavy rainfall caused by typhoon “Man-Yi.” The masses of earth buried the people’s houses underneath them, said Kristine Falcon from the disaster agency of the province of Nueva Vizcaya on Monday. The death toll from “Man-yi” thus rose to eight. The super typhoon hit the Philippine coast on Saturday with wind speeds of 195 km/h and moved on to the main island of Luzon, where Nueva Vizcaya is located, on Sunday.…

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Vitamin bomb persimmon: how to eat it properly

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For some, persimmons are the absolute highlight of the season, while others see them as just one of the many fruits that increasingly appear in German supermarkets during the winter months. But what is the right way to enjoy this exotic fruit? Persimmons (Diospyros kaki) originally come from China, where they have been a traditional fruit for over 2,000 years. Today, they are grown in warm, subtropical regions worldwide, particularly in Asia, the Mediterranean, and the USA. Persimmon has been available in German supermarkets for several years now. Its cultivated…

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Salary increase in Austria: These people are getting more money in 2025

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Many employees can look forward to significantly more money from 1 January 2025. The overview shows who will receive how much more pay from next year: Railroad workers: the WKÖ and the railroad section of the vida trade union have agreed on a 4.1 percent increase in the collective agreement and actual salaries from 1 December 2024 for the approximately 55,000 employees at Austrian railroad companies. The new minimum wage for 38.5 hours per week will be EUR 2,659.63. The food and beverage industry has also reached an agreement, with…

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Dr. Jane Gerardo-Abaya Receives the Prestigious 2024 Pamana PAFIO Award

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14 November 2024, Vienna, Austria – Dr. Jane Gerardo-Abaya, a Filipina Scientist based in Austria, has been honoured with the Pamana Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIO) for 2024. This distinguished recognition is conferred by the Philippine government through the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on overseas Filipino individuals who, in exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino, have brought the country honour and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession. Dr. Jane Gerardo-Abaya holds a PhD in Applied Geology and Geothermal…

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Global Save Life Foundation (GSLF) Marks Halloween by Raising Funds for Typhoon Kristine Victims in the Philippines

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On 31 October 2024, the Global Save Life Foundation (GSLF) hosted a spirited Halloween Costume Party in Vienna, Austria, to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Kristine and children battling leukemia in the Philippines. This event represented the joy associated with Halloween and the foundation’s ongoing commitment to humanitarian efforts. Overview of GSLF and Its Mission The Global Save Life Foundation, founded by Filipinos in Austria, provides financial and medical assistance to those affected by natural calamities and individuals suffering from medical conditions in the Philippines. Since its inception,…

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Now snow is coming as far as Vienna

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The weather is currently looking increasingly wintry: according to the latest forecast from Geosphere Austria, snowfall down to low altitudes is expected starting Wednesday. The snow line is expected to drop between 200 and 600 meters above sea level. Highs will drop to a maximum of four degrees Celsius over the course of the week, with sub-zero temperatures expected in the morning hours. The forecast in detailOn Monday, the remaining clouds from an overnight cold front will clear in the morning, and the sun will sometimes shine. Afterwards, new cloud…

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Climate change exacerbates the spread of dengue fever

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Many infectious diseases are likely to see an increase in the number of cases and the spread of pathogens as a result of climate change. As the research team explains, dengue fever is definitely one of them. Around 19 percent of cases in severely affected countries can already be attributed to the effects of climate change. The analysis was presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) annual meeting. 2024 has brought extremely high dengue numbers: according to the EU health authority ECDC, 13 million infections and…

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Timpuyog Ilocandia iti Austria Hosts Thanksgiving Program at Vienna Marriott Hotel

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Vienna, Austria – On 16 November 2024, the Timpuyog Ilocandia iti Austria, a vibrant Filipino community organization, hosted a Thanksgiving Program at the prestigious Marriott Hotel in Vienna. The event celebrated the group’s achievements and reaffirmed its commitment to fostering unity among Ilocanos in Austria while extending aid to their compatriots in the Philippines. The program opened with a heartfelt invocation led by Fr. Matthias Schlögl, Dean of all parishes in Vienna’s central district and the organization’s spiritual supporter. His words set the tone for an evening filled with gratitude…

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Super typhoon “Man-yi” reaches the Philippines

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Super typhoon “Man-yi” has reached the Philippines. According to the weather service, the hurricane hit the Philippine coast on the island of Catanduanes on Saturday with wind speeds of 195 kilometers per hour. Meteorologists warned of “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening” consequences of the storm, including waves up to 14 meters high.“Man-yi,” also known as ‘Pepito’ in the Philippines, is the sixth strong storm to hit the Philippines in a month. Hundreds of thousands of people were brought to safety. The worst storm surge was forecast to hit the sparsely populated…

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