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Duterte’s arrest boosts Duterte Youth party-list’s popularity
by Christine Boton - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte last week has fueled a surge in support for the Duterte Youth party-list, according to Tangere’s 2025 pre-election party-list preferential...
Dizon to decide on PUJ operation resumption
by Christine Boton - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is expected to decide within two weeks whether traditional jeepneys will be allowed to renew their provisional authority (PA) and resume operations.
Manibela sets 3-day transport strike
by Christine Boton - March 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Allegations of falsified consolidation figures have prompted transport group Manibela to stage a three-day nationwide jeepney strike starting on March 24.
Kanlaon showing signs of increased unrest anew
by Christine Boton - March 13, 2025 - 12:00am
State volcanologists have detected signs of increasing unrest at Kanlaon Volcano on Negros  Island after they recorded 15 volcanic earthquakes and voluminous sulfur dioxide emissions in the past few days. ...
Pangasinan town suspends afternoon classes due to heat
by Christine Boton - March 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Afternoon in-person classes at all levels in public schools in this town are suspended today until April 15 due to extreme heat.
LTFRB halts road safety training for PUV drivers
by Christine Boton - March 12, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the implementation of the comprehensive road safety training program for public utility vehicle drivers and conductors. 
Expect cloudy skies, scattered rains in Luzon – PAGASA
by Christine Boton - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration has warned of possible floods and landslides in parts of Luzon due to the combined effects of the shear line and northeast ...
Government steps up drive vs agricultural smuggling, cartels
by Christine Boton - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration is intensifying its crackdown on illegal trade activities in the agriculture sector, targeting large-scale smugglers, hoarders, profiteers and cartel operators who disrupt supply chains...
Quake hits Lanao del Sur town
by Christine Boton - March 9, 2025 - 12:00am
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck the municipality of Wao in Lanao del Sur yesterday morning.
Luzon areas to experience ‘danger level’ heat index
by Christine Boton - March 8, 2025 - 12:00am
As temperatures continue to rise, five areas in Luzon are expected to experience the highest heat index, according to the latest data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
Water supply significant amid extreme heat – Palace
by Christine Boton - March 7, 2025 - 12:00am
As Filipinos are experiencing high temperatures, Malacañang assured the public yesterday of enough water supply and that efforts are underway to ensure access to the vital utility.
Magnitude 5 quake jolts Davao del Sur
by Christine Boton - March 5, 2025 - 12:00am
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the municipality of Matanao in Davao del Sur yesterday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Easterlies to bring cloudy skies, rains across the country
by Christine Boton - March 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The easterlies continue to affect the weather, bringing scattered rains and thunderstorms across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration reported yesterday.
New IRR disqualifies inmates from GCTA
by Christine Boton - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
An estimated 50,000 pre-trial detainees in the Philippines have been disqualified from receiving time reduction benefits under the newly revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 10592, or the Good...
Electrical issues still top cause of fire – BFP
by Christine Boton - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
As the country observes Fire Prevention Month this March, the Bureau of Fire Protection is appealing to households and commercial establishments to make sure their electrical systems are well maintained.
Rainy days ahead, PAGASA warns
by Christine Boton - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has issued weather warnings as the shear line and northeast monsoon are expected to bring scattered rains, thunderstorms and potential...
LTO-Bohol enforcers suspended for ‘manhandling’ rider
by Christine Boton - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has suspended several traffic enforcers for allegedly harassing a motorcycle driver they caught carrying a bladed weapon in Panglao, Bohol on Friday.
Marcos orders manhunt for 22 in boy’s kidnap
by Christine Boton - February 28, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos has ordered a manhunt for 22 suspects in the recent kidnapping of a Chinese boy by members of a syndicate linked to Philippine offshore gaming operators, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic...
PAGASA retires 8 tropical cyclone names
by Christine Boton - February 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Eight tropical cyclone names will face retirement from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s list of domestic storm names due to their devastating impact during...
DA orders inspection of onion warehouses
by Christine Boton - February 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Agriculture has ordered the Bureau of Plant Industry to inspect onion storage facilities nationwide to determine whether newly harvested produce are being withheld from the market, potentially inflating...
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