Kaila, gi-flex ni Daniel

Tropical Depression Ester is expected to exit the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) after a brief stay, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

Up to 1,788.9 hectares of sugarcane plantations in four provinces in the Visayas have been affected by infestation caused by the red-striped soft-scale insect, according to the Sugar Regulatory Administration.

 Senators allied with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano forced their way yesterday into the plenary hall to proceed with the “Blue Ribbon committee” hearing that they had vowed to launch to give 18 men claiming to be former Marines the platform to repeat their allegations that they delivered suitcases of cash to several lawmakers and administration officials, including President Marcos.

Two tropical cyclones are expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

The Senate Blue Ribbon committee will proceed with its June 4 hearing on the multibillion-peso flood control scandal after restoring invitations to the 18 former military personnel who claimed to have delivered billions of pesos in alleged kickbacks to administration officials.