Signal no.2 may be raised over Bicol region due to Ulysses
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no.2 may be hoisted in some areas of the Bicol Region as early as tonight, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin at 5 am, Tuesday. …
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Ulysses intensifies into Tropical Storm
Tropical Depression Ulysses intensifies into a Tropical Storm, Pagasa reported on its recent severe weather bulletin, Monday, November 9. At 4:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm Ulysses was …
DA urged to implement quarantine first to prevent spread of ASF
Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) anew to implement the “quarantine first policy” to prevent the spread of the African swine fever (ASF). SINAG sent …
Drilon rejects idea of mail-in voting for 2022 elections
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said Monday that the Philippines is not ready for mail-in voting for the upcoming 2022 national and local elections. “Our current system simply does not …
PhilHealth pays P700M to Philippine Red Cross
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has paid about P700 million of its debt nearly P1 billion debt to the Philippine Red Cross. PhilHealth spokesman Rey Baleña also told Dobol …
Bulk of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive by end-2021 or early 2022 – Galvez
Vaccine czar and National Task Force Against COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr. said Monday that the bulk of COVID-19 vaccines would be available by the end of 2021 to early …
Cebu City to close last 2 Barangay Isolation Centers
Cebu City government would be closing the two remaining Barangay Isolation Centers (BICs) in the city once their asymptomatic COVID-19 patients completed their 14-day quarantine. The facilities were located in …
Reign of PMA class of ’86 ends with Cascolan’s retirement
The rule of Batch ’86 of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is about to end with Philippine National Police (PNP) outgoing chief General Camilo Pancratius “Pikoy” Cascolan’s retirement. Cascolan is …
Bato congratulates new PNP chief Sinas
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday congratulated Police Major General Debold Sinas, who was appointed as the new Philippine National Police chief. “Congratulations and good luck! May the force …
Marichu Mauro formally charged today – Locsin
Former Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro has been formally charged for allegedly maltreating her Filipina household helper, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin, said Monday. Last week, Marichu Mauro returned …
Duterte names Sinas as next PNP chief
President Rodrigo Duterte named Metro Manila police chief Major General Debold Sinas as the new chief of Philippine National Police (PNP), Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Monday. Sinas will take …
Another riot erupts inside Bilibid – BuCor
Another riot erupted inside the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on Monday, the Bureau of Corrections said. “On or about 0839H, a free for all scuffle occurred at the …
Tropical Depression Ulysses update
Tropical Depression Ulysses accelerates and slightly intensifies while moving northwestward over the Philippine Sea. At 10:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “ULYSSES” was estimated based on all available …
No major changes in PH-US business relations under Biden – PCCI
Businesses in the Philippines do no see major changes in the business relations between the Philippines and the United States after Joe Biden was elected as America’s new president. “I …
New laws for immigrants possible under Biden admin – PH envoy to US
New policies for immigrants are possible under the administration of US President-elect Joe Biden, the Philippines’ ambassador to the United States (US) said. In an interview on Unang Balita on …
Gov’t debt payments increase in September
The national government’s debt payments increased in September after the Duterte administration paid its loan from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), used for the country’s COVID-19 response. According to the …
Substandard steel bars in the market concerns PISI
The Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI) was concerned after discovering substandard steel bars sold in the market. PISI found another batch of steel bars that are either unmarked or …
Get to know Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
America celebrates Joe Biden’s victory as impending the 46th president of the United States. Biden won the state of Pennsylvania, so he garnered more than 270 state electoral votes. At …
Biden’s victory beneficial to Philippines – political analysts
Some political analysts believe that Biden’s victory will benefit the Philippines. As the longest and strongest ally of the Philippines, it is said that the relationship between the Philippines and …
Tropical Depression ‘Ulysses’ enters as ‘Tonyo’ exits PAR
The low pressure area east of Mindanao has developed into Tropical Depression Ulysses, Pagasa reported on Sunday night, November 8. At 10:00 PM Sunday, the center of Tropical Depression Ulysses …
Tropical Storm Tonyo exits PAR
Tropical Storm Tonyo is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin, November 9. Tonyo intensified into a tropical storm at 2:00 …
SEC advises public not to invest in Coinmax.ph
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warned the public against an investment group called Coinmax.ph, noting that it operates investment schemes without regulatory clearance. “The public is advised not to …
New LPA enters PAR – Pagasa
The Low Pressure Area (LPA) east of Mindanao entered the PAR at 2:00 PM today. At 4:00 PM today, the LPA was estimated at 955 km East of Visayas. It …
Duterte surprised PH included in 50 safest countries in the world
President Rodrigo Duterte said he was surprised that the Philippines was included in the world’s 50 safest countries, as reported by analytics company Gallup. According to the 2020 Gallup Global Law and …
Severe Tropical Storm Siony to exit PAR tonight
Severe Tropical Storm Siony is now moving west-northwestward over the Bashi Channel and is expected to exit the country tonight. At 1:00 PM today, the center of Severe Tropical Storm …
CHR probes death of shooting victim in Angono
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) investigates the brutal death of a shooting victim inside a government hospital in Angono, Rizal. 27-year-old Vincent Adia was shot twice and killed while …