Manila to go after garbage collector for abandoning duties

Philippine News Agency 01/05/2025

MANILA – The city government of Manila vowed on Saturday to hold its former garbage collector accountable for failing to perform its duties during the holiday season. Mayor Honey Lacuna, in a statement, slammed Leonel Waste Management Corporation…

‘Amihan,’ shear line to continue to bring rains in parts of Luzon

Philippine News Agency 01/05/2025

MANILA – The shear line and the northeast monsoon or “amihan” will continue to affect parts of Luzon, the weather bureau said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said…

New Year security nationwide: PNP deploys 37,000 cops

Philippine News Agency 12/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has mobilized 37,000 officers across the country to ensure public safety and maintain peace and order during New Year festivities. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil emphasized the critical role…

3 weather systems continue to bring rains in PH

Philippine News Agency 12/29/2024

MANILA – Three weather systems will continue to bring cloudy skies with scattered rains in the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said…

‘Amihan’, ITCZ continue to affect parts of PH

Philippine News Agency 12/27/2024

MANILA – The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon or amihan will continue to affect large portions of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Friday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin,…

‘Amihan’, ITCZ to bring rains over parts of Luzon, Mindanao

Philippine News Agency 12/26/2024

MANILA – The impact of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” has lessened but will continue to bring light to moderate rains over the eastern section of Northern Luzon, the weather bureau said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Task Force Kanlaon calls for mandatory evacuations

Philippine News Agency 12/24/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Task Force Kanlaon has called for immediate mandatory evacuations within the six-kilometer extended danger zone after the Kanlaon Volcano emitted a dark plume about 1.2 kilometers high on Monday. During the emergency meeting, the…

Siargao suffers power outage for 8 days; state of calamity pushed

Philippine News Agency 12/09/2024

BUTUAN CITY – The island of Siargao continues to suffer power outage that began on Dec. 1, 2024 prompting calls for the declaration of a state of calamity. A special session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (city council)…

Scammers using 4PH, Human Settlements Department warns public

Philippine News Agency 12/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is reiterating its warning against unscrupulous individuals and groups using the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing (4PH) Program to solicit cash from unsuspecting victims. DHSUD…

Bonifacio’s legacy of integrity, accountability must guide nation

Philippine News Agency 11/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines  – As the nation celebrated Bonifacio Day on Saturday, House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez called for integrity, unity, and accountability, reminding Filipinos that these values are essential in building a stronger and more resilient…

Pagasa: ITCZ, shear line to bring rains over parts of PH Thursday

Philippine News Agency 11/28/2024

MANILA – Three weather systems, the shear line affecting eastern Luzon, the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) and the northeast monsoon (amihan) will bring cloudy skies with rains in most parts of the country Thursday. In its latest bulletin…

Security guards can wear hats, not entire Santa costume – PNP

Philippine News Agency 11/19/2024

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday reminded security agencies and establishments to do away with the practice of making security guards wear Christmas costumes that may deviate from their prescribed uniform. “May prescribed uniform naman…

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