NTC orders SMNI to stop operations indefinitely

John Eric Mendoza 01/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered an indefinite suspension of the operations on Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) radio and television stations. In an order dated Jan. 18, the NTC ordered Swara Sug…

No tropical cyclones expected in PH for next five days – Pagasa

John Eric Mendoza 01/19/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The country is safe from tropical cyclone threats in the next few days, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). No typhoons are expected to enter the Philippine area of…

PH ranks 3rd safest in Southeast Asia, Gallup survey says 

John Eric Mendoza 01/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is the third safest country in Southeast Asia, based on a Gallup survey as reported by the Philippine National Police (PNP). In the 2023 Gallup Law and Order Index, the Philippines scored…

Germany to supply more drones for PH Coast Guard’s WPS operations

John Eric Mendoza 01/12/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Germany will supply more drones to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for various operations, including those in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armado Balilo. Asked as to how…

Phivolcs logs over 6,500 aftershocks after magnitude 7.4 Surigao quake

John Eric Mendoza 12/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Over 6,500 aftershocks were recorded following the Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur, state seismologists said on Monday. Of the 6,519 aftershocks recorded, only 61 were felt, ranging from Magnitude 1.2 to 6.6, according…

Over 123,000 Filipinos benefit from Taiwan wage hike — Meco chief

John Eric Mendoza 12/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Over 123,000 Filipino factory workers in Taiwan are expected to benefit from the country’s landmark minimum wage law starting January 1, 2024, Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) chairman Silvestre Bello III said on…

Brawner backs call to tap gun owners as reservists

John Eric Mendoza 12/13/2023

PALAWAN, Philippines — General Romeo Brawner Jr., the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has endorsed the idea of enlisting gun owners as reservists and highlighted the need for more reservists in…

China ship hits PH vessels on humanitarian drive with water cannon in West PH Sea

John Eric Mendoza 12/09/2023

PALAWAN, Philippines — China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels fired water cannons anew “at least eight times” at Philippine civilian ships conducting a humanitarian mission for Filipino fishermen off Scarborough Shoal on Saturday morning, the National Task Force…

Phivolcs logs 54 aftershocks following 6.8-magnitude Surigao quake

John Eric Mendoza 12/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — At least 54 aftershocks rocked Surigao del Sur early Monday, following the magnitude 6.8 earthquake off Cagwait Municipality, state seismologists reported. Of the 54 aftershocks, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said…

Former PNP chief Cascolan was in coma months before death — family lawyer

John Eric Mendoza 11/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine National Police chief Gen. Camilo Pancratius Cascolan was in a coma for several months prior to his death. Atty. Stephen Cascolan, legal counsel of the siblings of former PNP chief Cascolan, said…

Brawner: Chinese jets seen shadowing PH aircraft during AFP drill with Australia

John Eric Mendoza 11/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Chinese jets shadowed an aircraft used during the joint patrol of Australia and the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday, according to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Romeo…

Pagasa: 3 weather systems to bring rains to country

John Eric Mendoza 11/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Pagasa said on Friday that three weather systems are expected to prevail, potentially bringing rain to most parts of the country. The northeast monsoon or amihan, the shear line, and easterlies joined forces in…

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