Rodrigo Duterte’s partner accused of hitting cop with phone

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 03/13/2025

MANILA, Philippines — An assault case will be filed against Honeylet Avanceña, partner of former President Rodrigo Duterte, by a police officer, whom she allegedly hit with a phone. This was according to the Philippine National Police…

Lawmaker: Duterte’s ‘kill senators’ comment shouldn’t be taken lightly

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 02/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker warned on Friday that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s remark about killing some senators could have serious consequences and should not be ignored. Representative Jude Acidre of the Tingog Party-list said that under…

Magnitude 5.1 quake jolts Masbate, aftershocks expected 

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 02/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was detected near Masbate province on Saturday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs data showed the earthquake occurred at 8:28 a.m. on Feb. 15, located…

Pagasa: Expect wet weather in most parts of PH on Jan. 25

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 01/25/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Rainy weather is expected across most of the Philippines on Saturday, Jan. 25, due to the northeast monsoon (amihan) and easterlies, according to Pagasa. The amihan brings cold winds from the northeast, while the…

PNP partners with TikTok to fight cybercrimes, protect children

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 12/20/2024

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) has partnered with TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, ahead of its federal ban in the United States on Jan. 19. PNP-ACG did not disclose the details of the partnership,…

PhilHealth denies P138 million Christmas party budget

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 12/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — PhilHealth has denied claims that it allocated nearly P138 million for a Christmas party, clarifying that the budget is for its anniversary celebration next year. The agency responded to a social media post by…

Rainy weather to persist across PH due to northeast monsoon, ITCZ

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will continue to have cloudy skies and rain on Saturday due to the northeast monsoon, shear line, and intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).…

LIST: Canceled Cebu flights due to Typhoon Pepito

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/16/2024

 MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific canceled several flights scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16, due to the strengthening Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) approaching land. As of 5 p.m. Friday, Pagasa reported Pepito was located about 465 kilometers…

PAGASA: Ofel leaves PAR, but re-entry possible upon reaching Taiwan

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm Ofel (international name: Usagi) has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) according to Pagasa. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) last spotted…

Pepito: Signal No. 2 up in Northern and Eastern Samar

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 is raised in Northern and Eastern Samar due to Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi). Pepito gathered more strength and reached the typhoon category at 650 kilometers east of…

Duterte failed on vow to back cops charged on drug war — PNP chief

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s pledge to support officers during his brutal war on drugs “was not fully realized.” This was according to Philippine National Police (PNP) chief as he stood by its statement about…

Marcos: Nov. 4 is national day of mourning for Kristine’s victims

Jason Sigales - Reporter / @jasonsigalesINQ 11/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Nov. 4, Monday, has been declared by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as a national day of mourning for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami). The declaration made by Marcos through…

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