Lahar buries over 300 houses in Guinobatan, Albay
Super Typhoon Rolly triggered lahar mudflows on Sunday, burying over 300 houses in Barangay San Francisco, Guinobatan, Albay. In a Facebook post, Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co shared photos of …
Tropical Storm Siony, Rolly update
Tropical Storm (TS) Siony maintains its strength as it accelerates West-Norwestaward over the Philippine Sea. TS Rolly also maintains strength while moving Westward over the West Philippine Sea. On the …
Raffy Tulfo to retire from public service?
Popular TV host and journalist Raffy Tulfo was advised by his doctors to either lie low or retire from public service. “I’ll be lying to everyone if I say I …
Philippines among top 50 safest countries in the world for 2019 – study
A global law and order index reported that the Philippines is among the top 50 safest countries in the world in 2019. According to the 2020 Gallup Global Law and …
Robredo wants evacuation centers for animals
On Sunday, vice president Leni Robredo recommended the establishment of evacuation centers for animals since some families were forced not to evacuate to take care of their pets or livestock …
Tropical Storm Siony less likely to affect weather condition
Siony slightly weakens but remains within the Tropical Storm category over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin. At 10:00 on November 1, the center of Tropical …
Tropical Storm Rolly weakens; signal no.1 remains over Luzon areas
Tropical Storm Rolly weakens over the West Philippine Sea after leaving extreme damage in Bicol, Albay, and Catanduanes area. According to Pagasa’s severe weather bulletin issued 5 am on November …
Rolly nearing Super Typhoon category – Pagasa
Typhoon Rolly continues to intensify rapidly and is nearing the Super Typhoon category, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin issued 11 pm, October 30. At 10:00 PM today, the …
Issuance of disconnection notice for unpaid water, electric bill to begin
Meralco, Maynilad, and Manila Water covers Metro Manila and some neighboring areas and will begin issuing disconnection notices in the coming days. This is after the cut off of utility …
New Zealand supports euthanasia or mercy killing
The majority of New Zealand people support the law passed by their Congress for euthanasia or mercy killing of a seriously ill patient. Meanwhile, they are leaning toward banning the …
Bicol residents prepare for Typhoon Rolly
The Bicol region people are already preparing for the expected severity of typhoon Rolly, which is likely to hit the region by Sunday. Some residents are scared, especially since they …
Investigation process vs PH envoy to Brazil Marichu Mauro
The 51-year-old Pinay maid caught on camera being beaten by Philippine ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro has returned to the Philippines and is in South Cotabato. According to Sen. Juan …
Signal no.1 raised in Catanduanes as ‘Rolly’ intensifies further
Typhoon Rolly intensifies further as it moves westward over the Philippine Sea, raising tropical cyclone wind signal no.1 over Catanduanes. At 4:00 PM today, the eye of Typhoon “ROLLY” was …
Jollibee Champ, Ultimate Burger Steak return to select stores
Jollibee Foods Corp announced Friday that Jollibee Champ and the Jollibee Ultimate Burger Steak are back in select stores nationwide starting October 30, following a “clamor” from avid fans. The …
Fortune teller Madam Auring dies at 80
Well-known fortune teller Madam Auring or Aurea Erfelo in real life passed away at the age of 80. This was announced by his grandson Daryl Simon Pecson in a Facebook …
Install CCTVs inside Philippine diplomatic offices, residences abroad – Zubiri
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said Friday that residences and offices of Philippine ambassadors worldwide should have CCTV cameras installed to prevent maltreatment such as the alleged abuse experienced …
119 live tarantulas intercepted at NAIA
Operatives of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted and rescued 119 live tarantulas at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Wednesday. BOC said Friday the tarantulas were concealed in …
Pagasa update: Typhoon Rolly continues to intensify
Typhoon Rolly continues to intensify while moving Westward over the Philippine Sea, Pagasa said on its 11 am severe weather bulletin, October 30. At 10:00 AM today, the eye of …
More Filipinas work as sugar babies in Sugarbook amid pandemic
The controversial dating website Sugarbook reported that the number of young sugar babies from the Philippines increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to its website, “Sugarbook is an online dating …
Quinta leaves 16 people dead; P700-M damage
Typhoon Quinta left 16 people dead and P700-million worth of damage to agriculture and infrastructure nationwide, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Thursday. The NDRRMC …
Shipping agent falsifies documents, poses as BI agents in Bataan
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente slammed reports of alleged BI agents overcharging arriving ships at the Port Capinpin in Orion Bataan. “We have monitored a social media post …
Michele Gumabao bids goodbye to beauty pageants
Miss Universe Philippines 2020 second runner-up Michele Gumabao announced her retirement from beauty pageants because of her age. “Unfortunately, po, because of my age, there will be no more beauty …
Sister of abused helper wants Marichu Mauro jailed
“Wala siyang awa [she has no mercy].” This is what the sister of the 51-year-old maid who was caught several times on CCTV to have been hurt by his Philippine …
Miss Cavite 2020 vows to protect Rabiya Mateo
Miss Cavite 2020 Billie Hakenson promised to protect and stand for Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Rabiya Mateo. Billie was one of the candidates in the recent national pageant who became …
Deputy police chief axed for raping quarantine violator in Bulacan
Authorities relieved the deputy police chief of San Miguel, Bulacan, for allegedly raping a quarantine violator. A 24-year-old woman accused Lt. Jimmy Fegcan, 41, of rape. The suspect was arrested …
Central Luzon-Quezon braces for Typhoon Rolly
Typhoon Rolly enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility and would likely hit Central Luzon-Quezon area, Pagasa said on its severe weather bulletin issued Thursday night. At 10:00 PM last night, …