DPWH starts repair of damaged asphalt on Panguil Bay Bridge

Ferdinand Patinio 12/02/2024

MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday, December 1, 2024, reported that the repairs on the damaged asphalt pavement of the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao are underway. In a statement,…

Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency

Agence France Presse 12/02/2024

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite assurances that he would not intervene in his legal troubles.…

Russian ‘attack submarine’ spotted in PH waters near Mindoro

Frances Mangosing - @inquirerdotnet 12/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A Russian attack submarine, identified as the Ufa, surfaced in the West Philippine Sea last week, according to multiple security sources. The Kilo II-class diesel-electric submarine was first spotted on November 28, about 148…

Pagasa: 1 to 2 cyclones may enter PAR in December

Jown Manalo - Reporter / @jownmanaloINQ 12/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau said on Sunday that 1 to 2 tropical cyclones might enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) in December. In a 4 p.m. weather forecast, Ana Clauren-Jorda, state weather specialist…

Riprap collapses in Cebu City barangay: 1 dead, 1 hurt

Futch Anthony Inso and Paul Lauro 12/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 49-year-old wife died while her 50-year-old husband was injured after a riprap of a subdivision collapsed with debris landing on their house at past 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, on Sitio…

Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama holds presscon at city hall

Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro, Pia Piquero 12/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines–Dismissed Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama held a press conference at the Plaza Sugbo in front of the Cebu City Hall  on Monday morning, December 2, 2024.  Mayor Rama, his son Lawyer Mikel Rama,  former…

PHLPost unveils world’s longest postage stamp

12/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) on Friday unveiled what it described as the world’s longest usable postage stamp, measuring 4 centimeters (1.5 inches) by 23.4 cm (9.2 inches). Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the…

DFA opens consular office in Bohol

12/01/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Boholanos no longer have to travel to neighboring provinces to apply for a passport or have their passports renewed. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has opened a consular office in Tagbilaran City…

18-day-old male Philippine eaglet dies – foundation

Dianne Sampang 12/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The short-lived fate of Chick 30, the first Philippine eaglet hatched at the National Bird Breeding Sanctuary (NBBS) in Davao City, ended on Friday, the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) announced on Saturday. PEF in…

Pagasa warns of heavy rainfall on Sunday (Dec. 1)

Faith Argosino 12/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Some parts of Luzon and Visayas are expected to experience downpours after they were placed under a moderate to intense rainfall warning on Sunday morning, according to the state weather service. In its 11…

VP Sara on 2022 presidency: ‘It was mine already’

Dianne Sampang - @inquirerdotnet 12/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — “The presidency of 2022 was mine already.” Vice President Sara Duterte responded on Saturday to Rep. Jay Khonghun’s claim that the recent issues could have been avoided if she hadn’t aimed to become president…

Trump calls meeting with Trudeau ‘productive’ after tariff threat

AFP 12/01/2024

Palm Beach, United States – Donald Trump said Saturday that a surprise meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Florida was “very productive,” days after the incoming US leader rattled Ottawa with a vow to impose…

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