Not my duty to apologize for martial law atrocities — PBBM

John Eric Mendoza 04/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — For President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., it is not his duty to apologize to the victims of martial law under his father. “I don’t think it’s a duty for a president to be involved,…

Hot weather to prevail nationwide on Saturday — Pagasa

John Eric Mendoza 03/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Hot weather and high humidity are expected nationwide on Saturday, according to the state weather bureau. However, isolated rain showers and thunderstorms could still occur in the afternoon and evening, according to Ana Clauren-Jorda,…

Sunny forecast: Holy Week expected to be storm-free

John Eric Mendoza 03/25/2024

MANILA, Philippines — This year’s Holy Week could have good weather as forecasters don’t expect any tropical storms to hit the country this week or possibly until the end of March. State meteorologist Obet Badrina said based…

Lone bettor wins P8.9 million in 6D Lotto jackpot

John Eric Mendoza 03/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A lone bettor became the fourth winner of the 6D Lotto jackpot this year, after winning more than P8.9 million.  The numbers 4-9-0-7-5-3 brought the lucky player P8,962,388 during Thursday night’s Philippine Charity Sweepstakes…

China water cannon attack hurts 4 PH Navy crew

John Eric Mendoza 03/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — At least four Philippine Navy personnel were injured in a China water cannon attack at a Philippine ship involved in a resupply mission in the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday. The National Security Council (NSC)…

Pagasa: No tropical cyclone expected this week

John Eric Mendoza 03/04/2024

MANILA, Philippines —Meteorologists from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday that there’s no expected tropical cyclone activity within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) for the remainder of the week. Obet Badrina,…

Pagasa: Less chance of tropical cyclone forming in March

John Eric Mendoza 03/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Meteorologists from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) stated that there is a low chance of a tropical cyclone forming or entering the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this March. The likelihood of…

PCG’s Facebook page hacked in third cyberattack this 2024

John Eric Mendoza 02/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines  – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) lost access to its Facebook account on Monday evening, the third cyberattack that gripped the maritime security group this year. At around 6 p.m., PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo…

Taal Volcano shows increased sulfuric gas emission says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 02/20/2024

 MANILA, Philippines – State volcanologists on Monday logged an increase in the volcanic sulfur dioxide or (SO2) gas emission from Taal Volcano. A total of 14,211 tons/day of SO2 gas emission was recorded from the crater, according to the Philippine Institute…

Lanao clash: 6 soldiers, 3 Maute fighters dead 

John Eric Mendoza, Richel V. Umel - @inquirerdotnet 02/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — An encounter in Barangay Ramain in Munai town, Lanao del Norte, Munai on Sunday, led to the death of six Scout Rangers and three alleged fighters of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group. This was according…

China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue

John Eric Mendoza 02/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto…

Pagasa: No cyclones expected in PH this weekend

John Eric Mendoza 02/09/2024

  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Friday that there won’t be any tropical cyclones within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this weekend. However, rain showers might occur in…

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