Huge carcass washed ashore in Dumanjug, Cebu; shocks residents

Futch Anthony Inso 11/18/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- Residents in Dumanjug town, southwestern Cebu were shocked to see a huge carcass of a still unidentified sea creature on their shores last Sunday, November 17. While locals there thought that it could have…

Biden: Ukraine can use US long-range missiles to strike Russia

Agence France Presse 11/18/2024

KYIV, Ukraine — US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine’s power grid in a deadly…

Pepito weakens into a typhoon as it crosses Luzon

Agence France Presse 11/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) lashed the Philippines’ most populous island on Sunday, with the national weather service warning of flooding, landslides and huge waves as the storm sweeps across the archipelago nation. Pepito…

Fuel price cuts of up to P1 expected this week – DOE

Lisbet K. Esmael 11/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Fuel retailers are seen to cut the prices of petroleum products next week following developments in foreign markets, an energy official said. Rodela Romero, director of the Department of Energy (DOE) Oil Industry Management Bureau,…

PAWS to fur parents: No pets left behind during calamities

Dianne Sampang 11/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) on Saturday reminded pet owners to keep their pets safe and secure during calamities as Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) wreaks havoc in most parts of the…

Pepito injures 2, affects over 852,000 across PH so far – NDRRMC

Faith Argosino 11/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two people were reportedly injured and over 852,000 individuals nationwide were affected by Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi), the latest National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) data revealed. The council said…

Fair weather expected in Cebu this week as Pepito moves away

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will experience fair weather conditions starting today, November 17, until Thursday, November 21, according to the state weather bureau. Fair weather expected in Cebu this week as Pepito moves away Joseph Merlas,…

Danao City inks sisterhood agreement with Japan’s Kashima City

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 11/17/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The local government of Danao in northern Cebu and Kashima City in Japan have strengthened their partnership through a sisterhood agreement. The officials of Kashima City led by Shinichi Taguchi visited Danao City…

Fire engulfs India hospital ward killing 10 newborn babies

AP 11/17/2024

LUCKNOW, India — A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said. The fire occurred late Friday at a hospital in…

Super Typhoon Pepito to bring rains throughout PH on Sunday

Luisa Cabato 11/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The whole country will see rains on Sunday caused by Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) and localized thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In its 5 a.m., bulletin, the state…

Pepito reaching peak intensity, possible catastrophic level – Pagasa

Dianne Sampang 11/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) is approaching peak intensity and is possible to bring “catastrophic and life-threatening situation” over the northeastern Bicol region on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…

Ombudsman indicts Tanauan, Leyte mayor for graft raps

Joey Gabieta 11/16/2024

TACLOBAN CITY — The Office of the Ombudsman has indicted Mayor Gina Merilo of Tanauan town, Leyte for hiring two losing candidates within the one-year ban. Merilo would be charged for violating Republic Act 3019 or the…

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