Heat index in Puerto Princesa City reaches 46ºC

Zacarian Sarao 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous peak heat index of 46ºC (degrees Celsius) hounded Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday, while 26 other areas  / locations likewise logged a heat index within the danger category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric,…

Sen. Hontiveros presses PNP to get Quiboloy’s guns: ‘Nakapagtataka ang bagal’

Maila Ager 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) could now confiscate the firearms of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy based on the cases lodged against him, Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday. Quiboloy faces two arrest orders from the…

Mandaue City dad pushes ‘heat break’ for field workers

Mary Rose Sagarino 04/22/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Mandaue City is advocating for a ‘heat break’ for the city’s field personnel to shield them from extreme heat and ensure a safe and conducive work environment. Councilor Joel Seno…

19 cars torched as fire hits Naia Terminal 3 parking lot

Zacarian Sarao 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Several vehicles were destroyed by a fire that broke out at the parking lot of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 3 Monday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). No injuries were…

Cebu City underpass accident: Bus, 2 motorcycles, car collide, 6 injured

Futch Anthony Inso 04/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Four vehicles were involved in a road accident in the underpass of Barangay Mambaling in Cebu City at around 3:40 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024. The vehicles involved were a Ceres Bus,…

Sara chooses ‘private talk’ with Bongbong, disregards Liza’s personal feelings

Jean Mangaluz - @inquirerdotnet 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte chose to seek a “private talk” with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding controversial interview of the First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. By doing this, she also brushed aside the First Lady’s…

Dad arrested for holding family hostage in Cebu City

Futch Anthony Inso 04/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 42-year-old father was arrested for allegedly holding his own family hostage on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Sitio Caduloy, Brgy. Tisa in Cebu City at around 6:10 a.m. The suspect was a…

Japan Navy helicopters crash: Major search operation ongoing

Agence France Presse 04/22/2024

A major search operation continued off Japan on Monday for seven people missing after two navy helicopters apparently collided over the weekend, with one crew member confirmed dead. The SH-60K helicopters each with four crew on board…

2 Chinese ships spotted near Palawan ahead of Balikatan

Faith Agrosino 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two ships from the Chinese maritime militia were seen about 30 nautical miles from the coast of Palawan before the Balikatan exercises this year, according to an American maritime expert. Ray Powell, who leads…

Gasoline to go up by 55¢ per liter, diesel and kerosene prices to go down

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A mixed adjustments in the pump prices effective Tuesday, April 23, will be implemented by local oil companies. Gasoline would go up by 55 centavos per liter while diesel and kerosene prices would be…

Road collision in Banilad injures 3 passengers

Paul Lauro 04/22/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Three young adult passengers were injured in a car crash on Gov. M. Cuenco Avenue in Brgy. Banilad on Monday, April 22, around 3 a.m., according to Cebu City police’s Traffic Enforcement Unit…

Marcos to DA: Relax rules on farm imports to bring down prices 

Melvin Gascon 04/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. instructed the Department of Agriculture to ease rules and remove nontariff barriers on importing farm products to increase local supply and lower prices of items like rice and pork. The President’s…

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