‘Kiko’ may intensify into supertyphoon as ‘Jolina’ moves to exit PAR

Frances Mangosing 09/09/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Jolina (Conson) continued to move away from the country early Thursday, September 9, 2021, but the state weather agency is also closely watching the movement of Typhoon Kiko (Chanthu), which could turn…

Tropical depression forms outside PAR; fair Thursday weather due

Frances Mangosing 08/19/2021

MANILA, Philippines — A low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has intensified into a tropical depression, the state weather bureau said Thursday, August 19, 2021. The tropical cyclone was spotted 1,655 kilometers east…

Pagasa: More rains in parts of Luzon, fair weather in Visayas and Mindanao

Frances Mangosing 07/29/2021

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or “habagat” will continue to bring rains to Metro Manila and parts of Luzon, the state weather bureau said Thursday, July 29, 2021. Fair weather is expected in Central and Eastern…

After Olympic win, PAF promotes Hidilyn Diaz to staff sergeant

Frances Mangosing 07/28/2021

MANILA, Philippines — For bringing pride and honor to the nation after winning the country’s first Olympic gold medal, Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz will be promoted one notch higher from her current rank in the Philippine Air…

Signal No. 1 still up over Batanes, Babuyan Islands; rain to persist amid typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon

Frances Mangosing 07/22/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Signal No. 1 remained hoisted over Batanes and Babuyan Islands as the typhoon-enhanced southwest monsoon will continue to bring rains over most parts of the country on Thursday, July 22, 2021, the…

PH Coast Guard stops China navy incursion near Palawan resort town

Frances Mangosing 07/19/2021

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently expelled a Chinese navy ship near Marie Louise Bank, which is about 309 km off El Nido town in Palawan province. “Chinese warship 189 vicinity waters Marie Louise Bank, this…

National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz passes away at 94

Frances Mangosing 05/27/2021

MANILA, Philippines — National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz died on Wednesday evening, May 26, 2021. He was 94. Luz’s family announced his death on social media. “It is with deep sorrow that I announce the…

Angel Locsin says sorry after senior lining up at her pantry collapses, dies

Frances Mangosing 04/24/2021

MANILA, Philippines—A senior citizen passed out and died while waiting in line at a community pantry in Quezon City early on Friday (April 23), police said. Rolando Dela Cruz, 67, collapsed while he was waiting for his…

Sinas says no PNP order to profile organizers of community pantries

Frances Mangosing 04/20/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Philippines National Police chief Gen. Debold Sinas has denied issuing orders for the police to profile organizers of community pantries. In a statement, Sinas said it was “beyond the interest of the PNP to…

Pagasa: Fair Thursday weather with isolated rain showers, cloudy skies

Frances Mangosing 03/25/2021

MANILA, Philippines — Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected in most parts of the country due to two weather systems, the state weather bureau said Thursday, March 25, 2021. The easterlies, or warm…

It’ll be a hot, humid Thursday — Pagasa

Frances Mangosing 03/18/2021

MANILA, Philippines —Hot and humid weather will prevail over the country on Thursday, March 18, 2021, due to the easterlies, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. No weather disturbance is also expected to affect…

PNP on killing of Calbayog mayor: His group fired first

Frances Mangosing 03/10/2021

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday (March 9) said that the group of Calbayog City Mayor Ronald Aquino fired the first shot in the gunfight that led to his killing. In a statement, the PNP…

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