Marcos arrives in UAE for one-day visit

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 11/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday morning. During his one-day visit, he plans to meet with the UAE’s president, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.…

Marcos no comment on relationship status with Sara Duterte

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 11/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would address his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte at another time. In a brief interview after attending a Mass for his late father at the Libingan ng…

Pagasa: Rain expected to continue despite no typhoon in sight

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 10/11/2024

MANILA, Philippines — No typhoon is expected to enter the country’s area of responsibility in the next few days, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Cloudy skies and rains, however, are still possible…

Disbarment complaint filed against Harry Roque

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 09/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A disbarment complaint has been filed against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in connection with a defamatory Facebook post, where he linked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the viral “polvoron” video. But Roque dismissed…

‘Ferdie’ leaves PAR as habagat still expected to bring rains

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 09/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Ferdie (international name: Bebinca) has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. According to Pagasa, Ferdie left the PAR…

Alice Guo: After arrest in Indonesia, she is back in Philippines

John Eric Mendoza, Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 09/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two days after her arrest in Indonesia, former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, who is also known as Guo Hua Ping, is back in the Philippines. It was at 1:10 a.m. on Friday that a…

Saturday forecast: ‘Habagat’ to bring rains in some parts of PH

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 08/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Parts of the country will experience rain on Saturday due to the southwest monsoon, known locally as “habagat,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “Itong hanging habagat ay magdudulot…

Health group calls for 6.5% annual alcohol price hike to cut consumption

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 07/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A coalition of health advocates and civil society organizations on Tuesday called for a 6.5% annual increase in the price of alcoholic beverages. This measure aims to curb consumption among Filipinos, particularly the youth.…

9 areas log dangerous heat index, says Pagasa

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 03/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A “dangerous” heat index on Tuesday were experienced in 9 areas — Pasay City and eight more areas — in the country. This is according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…

Summer is officially here, says Pagasa

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 03/22/2024

Friday, March 22, 2024, has been declared as the official start of the summer season by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Dr. Nathaniel Servando, Pagasa chief, announced this during a press briefing, today.…

Baby, 11 months, youngest fireworks-related injury case – DOH

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 01/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — An 11-month-old baby is the youngest, who was injured by a firecracker during the New Year’s eve celebrations. The baby was among the 116 new cases of firework-related injuries which was logged from 6…

Earthquake that hit Surigao del Sur was at 7.4 magnitude, aftershocks recorded – Phivolcs

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 12/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The strength of the earthquake that struck off Hinatuan has been raised to magnitude 7.4.  This was according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), which also reported logging several aftershocks in…

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