6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday

Zacarian Sarao 04/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of  5:00 p.m., Dagupan City,…

Pagasa: Hot, humid weather on Good Friday

Zacarian Sarao 03/29/2024

Hot and humid weather will persist across the country on Good Friday, with some areas possibly experiencing rain due to the easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa weather specialist Rhea…

Transport chief: No Naia terminal fee hike until significant upgrades

Zacarian Sarao 03/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines—Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista announced on Monday that passenger service charges, or terminal fees, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) will remain unchanged until improvements are observed. Bautista estimates that it may take one…

DENR stops operation of Chocolate Hills resort

Zacarian Sarao 03/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a cease and desist order (CDO) against the controversial Chocolate Hills resort operating in a protected area in Bohol province. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations…

Fair, cool weather in Visayas on Tuesday

Zacarian Sarao 02/26/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Visayas will experience fair, cool weather on Tuesday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon, also known as “amihan,” according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). However, certain areas…

DepEd announces gradual return to old school calendar starting SY 2024-2025

Zacarian Sarao 02/20/2024

The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, February 20, announced the gradual return of the old school calendar starting next school year (SY). DepEd made the pronouncement through Department Order No. 003 S. of 2024, which declared…

Pagasa: Fair Tuesday weather in most parts of PH

Zacarian Sarao 02/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tuesday is anticipated to have fair weather and clear skies in most areas of the country due to the easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). “Patuloy pa rin…

DepEd orders immediate removal of admin tasks from teachers’ workload

Zacarian Sarao 01/27/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially ordered the immediate removal of administrative tasks from teachers’ workloads on Friday. The issuance of Department Order (DO) 002 came a day after Vice President and Education…

Hunger rate up to 12.6 percent in December 2023

Zacarian Sarao 01/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines —The percentage of Filipino families experiencing “involuntary hunger” has increased from 9.8 percent in September 2023 to 12.6 percent in December 2023, according to the latest survey results from the Social Weather Stations (SWS). According…

Pasig City tells hotel to explain disregard of senior discount or face closure

Zacarian Sarao 01/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Pasig City on Wednesday ordered a hotel to explain why the local government should not issue a cease and desist order after it denied a 20-percent discount to a senior citizen. INQUIRER.net will withhold…

DepEd to extend SHS voucher program for current Grade 11 students

Zacarian Sarao 01/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday said it will be extending its voucher program to currently enrolled Grade 11 students in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) to…

Romualdez: Amending Charter a crucial step for PH economic development

Zacarian Sarao 01/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday voiced his endorsement of the proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution, tagging it as a crucial step in unlocking the country’s full potential in economic development. Romualdez made the…

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