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Marikina River on first alarm as water level decreases

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 25, 2024 - 8:30am

The water level at the Marikina River went down to 15 meters early Thursday morning, prompting the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office to downgrade the alert to first alarm.

Signal No. 2 raised over Batanes as 'Carina' intensifies

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 24, 2024 - 11:45am

Typhoon Carina has further intensified as it continues to move northward toward Taiwan, state weather agency PAGASA reported on Wednesday.

Marcos vows to address rising rice prices, make Kadiwa stalls permanent

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 22, 2024 - 6:05pm

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to address soaring food prices and bare plans to make Kadiwa stalls a permanent fixture nationwide during his third State of the Nation Address on Monday.

Tropical Storm Carina intensifies; heavy rains expected

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 21, 2024 - 2:05pm

Tropical Storm Carina (international name: Gaemi) has slightly intensified as it continues to traverse the Philippine Sea on Sunday.

'Carina' now a tropical storm

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 20, 2024 - 5:58pm

Cyclone Carina reached the tropical storm category on Saturday afternoon, state weather bureau PAGASA reported.

Sonny Angara sworn in as new DepEd secretary

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 20, 2024 - 4:54pm

Former Sen. Sonny Angara has officially assumed the role of secretary of the Department of Education, following a swearing-in ceremony held at Malacañang Palace, according to the Presidential Communications...

'Butchoy' leaves PAR, 'Carina' may strengthen into typhoon — PAGASA

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 20, 2024 - 3:58pm

Tropical Depression Butchoy has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility, while Tropical Depression Carina is expected to intensify into a typhoon by early next week, according to state weather bureau PAGAS...

Marcos OKs new laws to enhance procurement, fight online scams

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 20, 2024 - 2:22pm

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law two measures aimed at improving government procurement and enhancing financial security for Filipinos, the Presidential Communications Office announced on...

2 LPAs develop into Tropical Depressions Butchoy, Carina

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 20, 2024 - 10:30am

The two low pressure areas inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility both developed into tropical depressions on Friday night, state weather bureau PAGASA reported.

China rejects 2016 arbitral ruling, calls for dialogue with Philippines

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 13, 2024 - 4:48pm

On the eighth anniversary of the landmark 2016 arbitral award favoring the Philippines in the South China Sea conflict, China firmly dismissed the ruling, describing it as "illegal, null and void."

Senate issues arrest orders vs Alice Guo, several others

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 13, 2024 - 9:55am

After skipping the Senate investigation into the alleged criminal activities of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), the upper chamber officially ordered Saturday the arrest and detention of suspended Bamban,...

China Coast Guard intercepts PCG vessels in Ayungin Shoal — maritime expert

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 7, 2024 - 4:45pm

A China Coast Guard vessel was reportedly seen intercepting two Philippine Coast Guard vessels near the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Beauty pageant candidate, Israeli fiancé die from gunshot wounds

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 7, 2024 - 3:05pm

The National Bureau of Investigation on Sunday reported that beauty pageant candidate Geneva Lopez and her Israeli partner Yitshak Cohen died from gunshot wounds.

Marcos congratulates new British PM Keir Starmer, hopes for stronger ties

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 6, 2024 - 5:31pm

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extended his congratulations to the new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, on the center-left Labour party's landslide victory in the general election.

PAOCC: Mayor Guo must identify higher-ups to qualify as state witness

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 6, 2024 - 4:10pm

The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission said on Saturday that suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo would only be considered as a state witness if she names higher-ranking individuals involved in illegal...

Marcos lauds AFP troops for weakening Abu Sayyaf in Mindanao

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - July 6, 2024 - 11:49am

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday commended the Armed Forces of the Philippines for their success in reducing the threat of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Mindanao.

PAGCOR says it will name 'ex-Cabinet official,' others tied to illegal POGOs

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - June 29, 2024 - 4:34pm

A former high-ranking government official tried to secure gaming licenses for several illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators that have recently been raided, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. said....

'It's harder than I thought': Marcos says on appointment of new DepEd chief

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - June 29, 2024 - 1:57pm

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. acknowledged the challenge of appointing a new secretary for the Department of Education, stressing the need for a thorough and careful selection process.

'Philippines firm on diplomacy amid China's provocation in West Philippine Sea'

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - June 29, 2024 - 11:49am

The Philippines remains dedicated to peaceful dialogue and diplomacy amid China's illegal actions in the West Philippine Sea, National Security Adviser and National Security Council Director General Eduardo...

China urges US accountability over alleged vaccine disinfo in PH

by Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - June 28, 2024 - 4:11pm

The Chinese Embassy in Manila has called upon the United States Embassy to address accusations of a covert campaign to reportedly incite fears of China-made vaccines among Filipinos at the height of the coronavirus...

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