Senate adopts OVP’s proposed P733-M budget as approved by Lower House

Faith Argosino 11/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Grace Poe announced that the Senate has adopted the P733-million budget proposal for the Office of the Vice President (OVP), as approved by the House of Representatives in the 2025 General Appropriations Bill…

1 of 7 OVP officials linked to alleged fund misuse left PH – House

Faith Argosino 11/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — One of the seven officials of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) linked to alleged misuse of government funds under Vice President Sara Duterte’s watch fled the Philippines for Los Angeles on Monday night.…

Leon could intensify into super typhoon

Faith Argosino 10/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Leon, known internationally as Kong-rey, intensified rapidly on Tuesday afternoon and may develop into a super typhoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “This tropical cyclone is to…

Leon intensifies, signal no. 1 up in Luzon, Visayas areas

Faith Argosino 10/28/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) further intensified over the Philippine Sea, prompting the state weather bureau to raise Signal No. 1 over several areas in Luzon and Visayas on Monday afternoon. According…

Kristine: 85 dead, 158 areas under state of calamity, 5.7M affected

Faith Argosino 10/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 158 cities and municipalities were declared under a state of calamity due to the effects of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council…

Pagasa: Leon travels faster over PH Sea, might reach signal no. 2

Faith Argosino 10/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Leon (international name: Kong-rey) increased its speed as it continued to move westward over the Philippine Sea, according to the state weather service. In its 11 a.m. cyclone update, the Philippine Atmospheric,…

Comelec to accept Guo’s COC, warns of possible disqualification

Faith Argosino 10/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The Commissions on Elections (Comelec) will accept the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo for the 2025 midterm elections,  Comelec Chairman George Garcia said. Garcia, however, pointed out that this…

Severe storm Julian intensifies, signal no. 3 up in Babuyan Islands

Faith Argosino 09/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Severe tropical storm Julian further intensified over the Philippine Sea on Sunday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). In its 11 a.m. cyclone update, the state weather service said…

PNP forms teams to probe Quiboloy’s protectors, hunt Roque

Faith Argosino 09/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Special composite and tracker teams have been formed to investigate those who sheltered alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy and to locate former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). The PNP…

TD Gener to make landfall in Isabela or Aurora – Pagasa

Faith Argosino 09/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Gener has maintained its strength and is expected to make landfall in Isabela or Aurora, the state weather bureau said on Monday afternoon. In its 2 p.m. cyclone update, the Philippine Atmospheric,…

BRP Teresa Magbanua arrives in Palawan with sick crew

Faith Argosino 09/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has arrived at port in Puerto Princesa, Palawan from Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, according to the agency. Based on photos…

PNP set to file complaints vs. persons who harbored Quiboloy

Faith Argosino 09/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A complaint of obstruction of justice will be filed against individuals suspected of harboring captured alleged rapist Apollo Quiboloy, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said on Sunday…

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