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,…

Bicol region on red alert due to Tropical Depression Kristine

Dianne Sampang 10/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Bicol region was placed on red alert status (Charlie’ protocol) on Monday by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) due to Tropical Depression (TD) Kristine, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)…

Priest tells Sara Duterte to address tensions with respect, dignity

Dianne Sampang 10/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte should deal with conflicts and disagreements with respect and dignity, especially when discussing the deceased, a priest said on Saturday. According to Fr. Joel Saballa of the Diocese of Novaliches,…

Pagasa: LPA may enter PAR Sunday or Monday

Dianne Sampang 10/20/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A low pressure area (LPA) is expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Sunday, October 20 or Monday, October 21, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on…

Use of mother tongue as medium of instruction ends

Dianne Sampang 10/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A measure that will discontinue the use of the mother tongue as a medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Grade 3 lapsed into law on Thursday, October 11. Republic Act (RA) No. 12027 or…

Makabayan Coalition to field 11 senatorial bets for 2025 polls

Dianne Sampang 09/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Makabayan Coalition will field 11 senatorial bets coming from party-list groups representatives and members of other progressive groups for the 2025 midterm elections. In a convention on Saturday in Quezon City, the coalition…

Comelec wants stricter rules to avoid another Guo case

Dianne Sampang 09/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia on Friday said stricter rules on certificate of candidacy (COC) filing would help prevent material misrepresentation cases like what happened to dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo (real…

Harry Roque’s wife slams Barbers, says no paper links her to Pogo

Dianne Sampang 09/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Harry Roque’s wife, Mylah, hit Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Ace Barbers, calling him an “abusive individual” for claiming that she is an incorporator of  Lucky South 99, a Philippine offshore gaming operator…

Public school teachers to get pay hike differentials this month

Dianne Sampang 09/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers will receive their 2024 salary increase differentials in September, Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced on Saturday. The pay increase for the teachers is mandated under the Executive Order 64 issued by…

Expert: Obesity trend among Filipinos to continue in next 20 yrs

Dianne Sampang 08/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Obesity is seen to persist in the country as more Filipinos are predicted to become overweight in the next 20 years. Dr. Nemencio Nicodemus Jr, president of the Philippine Association for the Study of…

LTO to roll out E-Patrol for all transactions in barangays nationwide

Dianne Sampang 08/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced on Tuesday that it will roll out E-Patrol Services nationwide to enhance accessibility for all transactions and promote road safety. “This is part of our initiative to make…

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