PNP revokes gun license of retired cop in viral road rage clip

John Eric Mendoza 08/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it revoked the gun license of  a retired police officer who pulled out and cocked a handgun during a road altercation with a biker in Quezon…

Goring weakens to typhoon; may become super typhoon anew on Tuesday

John Eric Mendoza 08/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — After weakening into a typhoon status on Monday, Goring is likely to return to the super typhoon category on Tuesday, state meteorologists said. In its latest advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

No truth to report PH nixed joining South China Sea drills – Brawner

John Eric Mendoza 08/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Monday debunked a Japanese media report stating that Philippine government declined to participate in a supposed multilateral naval exercise among…

WEATHER OUTLOOK: Slim chance of tropical cyclone in PH this week, says Pagasa 

John Eric Mendoza 08/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines — There is a slim chance that a  tropical cyclone will form or enter the Philippine area of responsibility this week, state meteorologists said on Monday, August 7, 2023. Obet Badrina, weather specialist of Pagasa,…

SWS: More Filipinos experience hunger during the 2nd quarter of 2023

John Eric Mendoza 08/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos suffer from hunger. The June 2023 Social Weather Stations (SWS) Second Quarter study released Wednesday found that 10.4 percent of Filipino families experienced “involuntary hunger” at least once between March to June…

Pagasa: Tropical Storm Khanun to enter PAR as Falcon early Saturday

John Eric Mendoza 07/29/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Khanun will enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, state meteorologists said. Khanun was last located 1,245 kilometers east northeast of southeastern Luzon, packing maximum sustained winds of 65…

Signal No. 2 in 17 areas as Typhoon Egay intensifies — Pagasa

John Eric Mendoza 07/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Seventeen areas are now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) Number 2 as Typhoon Egay (international name: Doksuri) steadily intensifies, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its 5:00 p.m. update. Pagasa…

Larry Gadon hints at possibility of running for Senate

John Eric Mendoza 06/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Anti-poverty czar Larry Gadon on Wednesday hinted at the possibility of running for senator in the next elections. “Well, that is one of my plans,” Gadon said in a press conference in Quezon City…

Mayon Volcano update: No volcanic quakes logged for 24 hours, says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 06/19/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists on Monday, June 19, 2023, said no volcanic earthquakes occurred in Mayon Volcano from 5:00 a.m. on June 18 to 5:00 a.m. on June 19. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology…

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Calatagan, Batangas; Tremor felt in Metro Manila – Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 06/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Calatagan, Batangas was the epicenter of a magnitude 6.2 earthquake early Thursday morning, June 15, 2023, that was felt in portions of Metro Manila, according to state seismologists. According to the Philippine Institute of…

Mayon unrest may last for a few months, says Phivolcs

John Eric Mendoza 06/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists on Tuesday said the unrest in Mayon Volcano could last for a few months based on their observations in previous years. Dr. Teresito Bacolcol, director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and…

Pagasa: Typhoon Chedeng to enhance ‘habagat’, rain expected in parts of Luzon

John Eric Mendoza 06/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Chedeng (international name: Guchol) is forecast to reach peak intensity on Friday and trigger rain in parts of Luzon by enhancing the southwest monsoon or “habagat”,  state meteorologists said. “Chedeng is likely reaching…

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