Solons on Sara’s ‘kill order’ video: VP needs psycho evaluation

Dianne Sampang 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Saturday slammed the assassination remark of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that it is a diversionary tactic and her behavior needs a psychological assessment. Duterte held an online press conference early Saturday…

Sara blocks execution of House order on Lopez detention change

Dianne Sampang 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — House Sergeant-at-Arms Napoleon Taas said that Vice President Sara Duterte stopped the House of Representatives from implementing its order to transfer her chief of staff to the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City.…

PAWS to fur parents: No pets left behind during calamities

Dianne Sampang 11/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Saturday reminded pet owners to keep their pets safe and secure during calamities as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) wreaks havoc in most parts of the…

Pepito reaching peak intensity, possible catastrophic level – Pagasa

Dianne Sampang 11/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is approaching peak intensity and is possible to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening situation” over the northeastern Bicol region on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Ofel now a severe tropical storm, to intensify within 3 days

Dianne Sampang 11/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical cyclone Ofel (international name: Usagi) intensified into a severe tropical storm on Tuesday afternoon and is forecast to steadily intensify within three days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.…

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts Surigao del Norte town – Phivolcs

Dianne Sampang 11/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Burgos town in Surigao del Norte on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said that the earthquake was located…

DICT: Syndicates use new SMS technique to scam e-wallet users

Dianne Sampang 11/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Syndicates have found a new technique to scam digital wallet users by incorporating links in text messages, an official of the Department of Information and Technology (DICT) said on Wednesday. DICT Undersecretary Alexander Ramos,…

Typhoon Marce may intensify before landfall on Thursday – Pagasa

Dianne Sampang 11/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Marce (international name: Yinxing) is expected to intensify as it approaches the Babuyan Islands or Cagayan, with landfall anticipated on Thursday afternoon or evening, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday. In its…

Reported deaths due to Kristine reach 146 – NDRRMC

Dianne Sampang 11/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The number of reported deaths due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine climbed to 146, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday. In its 8 a.m. situational report, the NDRRMC…

PNP prohibits consumption of liquor in workplaces

Dianne Sampang 10/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Consuming liquor or any intoxicating drinks within the workplace of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now prohibited, according to a memorandum issued on October 21 by the agency’s Chief of Directorial Staff. “All…

Kristine update: Signal No. 2 raised in 5 areas

Dianne Sampang 10/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) slightly intensified as it moved over the Bicol region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on Tuesday afternoon, October 22, 2024, that Tropical Cyclone…

TD Kristine maintains strength; Signal No. 1 in 18 areas

Dianne Sampang 10/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression (TD) Kristine has maintained it strength while  moving west over the Philippine Sea, with Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 up over several areas across the country on Monday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric,…

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