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…

Beware of holiday scams: How to stay safe this Christmas

Pia Piquero 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The holiday season, a time of joy, generosity, and celebration, has also become a prime hunting ground for scammers targeting the unsuspecting public. As the excitement builds with shopping, parties, and travel plans,…

Catanduanes under Signal No. 5 as Pepito set to make landfall

Jason Sigales 11/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — With Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) expected to make landfall on the island province on Saturday, Catanduanes was placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 5, the warning system’s highest alert level.…

Super Typhoon Pepito: Signal No. 4 up in parts of Bicol Region

Jason Sigales 11/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Super Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) prompted the national weather agency to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4 over parts of the Bicol Region on Saturday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and…

Pepito: Storm surge floods coastal areas in Bicol Region

Ma. April Mier-Manjares 11/16/2024

LEGAZPI CITY — A storm surge triggered by strong winds from the approaching Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) flooded some coastal areas of provinces in the Bicol Region. Reports of storm surge and flooding in some towns…

PRO-7 to deploy maximum force for Christmas season

Emmariel Ares 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) will maximize the deployment of its personnel across the region to deter possible criminal activities during the Christmas season. PRO-7 spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard…

Pagasa: Pepito now a super typhoon

11/16/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Pepito (international name: Man-yi) intensified into a super typhoon on Saturday morning, with maximum sustained winds of 185 kph and gusts reaching 230 kph. According to the 10 a.m. update from Pagasa, Pepito…

Authorities crack down on Negros Oriental drug den, seize shabu

Emmariel Ares 11/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Authorities successfully shut down an alleged drug den in Barangay Poblacion, Sibulan, Negros Oriental, and arrested three suspects during an anti-illegal drug operation last Wednesday, November 13. The arrested suspects, including the alleged…

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