Kabataan party-list prepares ‘protest barong’ for PBBM’s 3rd Sona

Faith Argosino 07/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Although guests at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) are prohibited from wearing outfits with political messages, Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel on Sunday said he would be wearing…

Signal no. 1 may be raised in Extreme Northern Luzon on Monday

Faith Argosino 07/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The state weather bureau is not ruling out the possibility of raising storm signal no. 1 over some areas in Extreme Northern Luzon within the day or on Monday (July 22) when President Ferdinand…

West Philippine Sea: Chinese ship spotted near Lubang Island

Faith Argosino 07/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  A 135-meter Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship was spotted some 60 nautical miles (nm) west of Lubang Island on Sunday afternoon, according to an American maritime expert. “At 16:20 (4:20 p.m.) yesterday the 135-meter China…

2 reported dead in Mindanao due to habagat – NDRRMC

Faith Argosino 07/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two individuals in Northern Mindanao and Davao Region reportedly died due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In a situational report…

P10M reward offered for arrest of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Faith Argosino 07/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A P10 million reward awaits anyone who will step forward and provide credible information that would lead to the arrest of fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, according to Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos…

Davao City accident:Truck driver, helper crushed by steel sheets

Faith Argosino 06/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A truck driver and his helper died after they were crushed by steel sheets they were transporting in a tragic Davao City accident last June 25. In a report on Thursday, Davao police said…

Romualdez: Marcos to seek P6.2-T budget for 2025

Faith Argosino 06/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to seek a spending bill amounting to P6.2 trillion for 2025, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez. The administration has not submitted its spending plan, but Romualdez…

LTO to charge car, motorcycle dealers for late issuance of OR/CR

Faith Argosino 06/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Consequences await agents and dealers of cars and motorcycles who fail to release license plates and Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) on time, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) said. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Vigor…

House-approved divorce bill transmitted to Senate, says Lagman

Faith Argosino 06/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The absolute divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on the third and final reading last May 22, has been transmitted to the Senate, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Wednesday. In…

100 cops storm Quiboloy’s home but he’s not found

Faith Argosino 06/10/2024

DAVAO CITY, Davao del Sur / MANILA, Philippines — About a hundred policemen stormed the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) Compound in Barangay Buhangin in this city to arrest Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his companions early Monday…

Aghon now a severe tropical storm; Signal No. 3 up in eastern Quezon

Faith Argosino 05/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical storm Aghon (international name: Ewiniar) has intensified into a severe tropical storm as it moved over the coastal waters of Mauban Quezon, the state weather bureau reported on Sunday afternoon. In its 5…

Aghon heads to Sariaya, Quezon; signal # 2 up in 4 Luzon provinces

Faith Argosino 05/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical storm Aghon slightly intensified as it moved northwestward towards Sariaya, Quezon on Sunday morning, according to the state weather service. Based on its 11 a.m. cyclone bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

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