Easterlies to bring clouds and rain showers over PH
May 12, 2024
The easterlies are affecting the country on Sunday and will bring clouds and rain showers, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Danger level heat index in 31 areas on May 12 — PAGASA
May 11, 2024
Thirty-one areas will experience a heat index categorized under the danger level on Sunday, state weather bureau PAGASA said.
Isolated rain showers seen across PH
May 11, 2024
The easterlies will bring partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms across the Philippines, PAGASA said in its weather forecast released on Saturday afternoon.
Shear line, easterlies to bring rain showers over parts of PH
May 11, 2024
A shear line affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon and the easterlies affecting the rest of the country will bring rain showers on Saturday, PAGASA said.
PAGASA: Danger level heat index in 27 areas on May 11
May 10, 2024
State weather bureau PAGASA said 27 areas would have a heat index in the danger level on Saturday.
Shear line, easterlies to bring rainy skies over PH
May 10, 2024
The shear line and easterlies may bring cloudy skies and rain showers to several parts of the country, PAGASA said.
DA monitoring emerging zoonotic diseases
May 6, 2024
The Department of Agriculture (DA), which now heads the Philippine Inter-Agency Committee on Zoonoses (PhilCZ), said Monday it is monitoring the emerging zoonotic diseases or infections that could spread from animals to humans.
3 House leaders back transfer of Quiboloy’s trial from Davao court
May 6, 2024
At least three leaders of the House of Representatives on Monday backed the DOJ's request to transfer the trial venue of the criminal charges filed against Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.
Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa, Laguna to receive landmark capital investment funded by International Finance Corporation
May 6, 2024
To help expand financial inclusion in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing PHP404 million (US$7 million) in Salmon Group Ltd (“Salmon”), an innovative AI-enabled financial company,...
Unveiling Ayala Market! Market!’s Sure-Win extravaganza
May 6, 2024
Dive into the Excitement of I GOTCHA SURE-PRIZE Machine! In a world where uncertainty often reigns, Ayala Market! Market! steps up to offer a breath of fresh air with its latest innovation: the I GOTCHA SURE-PRIZE machine. Imagine a world where every a...
European markets rise with global sentiment stable after U.S. jobs data; UK’s FTSE closed
May 6, 2024
European markets advanced Monday as traders continued to assess the possibility of rate cuts after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China's aggressive actions against the country's vessels.
PhilHealth coverage for dentures, dental services pushed in Senate
May 6, 2024
A Senate resolution seeks an inquiry into the possible expansion of the Universal Health Care Act to include a benefit package for dentures and other dental health services.
Case disposition rates in lower courts up in 2023 — SC
May 6, 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday reported an increase in case disposition rates among first and second-level courts from 2021 to 2023. The said rate refers to the total number of decided, resolved, and archived cases divided by the total number of pend...
Rookie Gia Maquilang, veteran Louie Ramirez cop second NCAA POW honors
May 6, 2024
Colegio de San Juan de Letran rookie sensation Gia Maquilang and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA's skipper Louie Ramirez continued to dazzle as they bagged their second Collegiate Press Corps NCAA Players of the Week plums.
SB19’s newest single ‘Moonlight’ ranks number one in 9 countries
May 6, 2024
SB19 achieved another milestone as their single "Moonlight" topped music charts in nine countries after its release on Friday.
Marcos EO can be alternative to new salary standardization law –Estrada
May 6, 2024
Senator Jinggoy Estrada insisted on the need for a new round of salary hike for government workers and suggested the issuance of an executive order if his proposed Salary Standardization Law VI is not approved by Congress.
Murder raps filed vs. 2 cops, others over killing of police captain
May 6, 2024
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed a murder complaint against two police officers and others who are allegedly involved in the killing of a police captain in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte.
Spring storm: Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season
May 6, 2024
TRUCKEE, California — A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada. The wet weather system had mostl...
SC: Case disposition rates in lower courts up in 2023
May 6, 2024
Citing data from the Office of the Court Administrator, the SC said that case disposition rate of lower courts have increased in 2023.
7 wounded, 4 critically, in Long Beach, California shooting
May 6, 2024
LONG BEACH, California — Police on Sunday were searching for suspects in a late-night shooting that wounded seven people, four critically, in Long Beach, California. At least two gunmen were suspected of opening fire on a group of people around 11:15 p...
PAWS offers free spay, neuter services for low-income pet owners
May 6, 2024
The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is offering free spay and neuter services to indigent pet owners every month through its Kapon for All Pets (KfAP) program, in collaboration with partners Vets in Practice and Modern Pet.
Marcos to tag as urgent rice law amendments returning NFA’s original powers
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has agreed to tag as urgent proposed changes to the controversial Rice Tarrification Law (RTL) that would allow the National Food Authority to sell cheap rice in the markets again.
Indonesia’s first-quarter growth boosted by election, holiday spending
May 6, 2024
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s economic growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2024 on the back of election and religious holiday spending, official data showed Monday. Southeast Asia’s largest economy expanded 5.11 percent, Statistics Indonesia...
Asia stocks track Wall Street gains as softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data fuels rate cut hopes
May 6, 2024
Investors await the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate decision on Tuesday and China's April trade data on Thursday.
10-year Treasury yield holds below 4.5% after softer-than-expected U.S. jobs data
May 6, 2024
U.S. Treasury yields were lower, continuing a fall after Friday's April jobs report showed weaker-than-expected payrolls growth and a rise in unemployment.
Bustamante finally makes podium as a McLaren driver in F1 Academy
May 6, 2024
By NIKOLE JAVIER McLaren Development Driver Bianca Bustamante produced her first podium finish this season in the second round of the F1 Academy on Monday morning, May 6 (Manila time) at the Miami International Autodrome. The 19-year-old Filipina racer...
Senators weigh in on Marcos stand on non-use of water cannon to defend WPS
May 6, 2024
At least two senators gave different views on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s rejection of the idea to use water cannons to retaliate against aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
UAAP: Inspired by doubters, UST Tigresses end finals drought
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The UST Tigresses found themselves surrounded by doubts and uncertainties after losing their key cogs led by star spiker Eya Laure. The challenges, however, didn’t stop the young Tigresses from pulling off the biggest surpri...
Can ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ save the MCU?
May 6, 2024
Are you excited about the upcoming ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ movie? I am. It is an upcoming movie that has given moviegoers excitement, anticipation, and hope, all because of the official teaser and trailer, which have perfectly captured t...
Biado loses to Vietnamese rival in UK
May 6, 2024
By MARK REY MONTEJO Veteran Carlo Biado failed to complete what could an amazing comeback from the losers bracket after he uncharacteristically self-destructed against a rival not alien to many Filipino cue artists. After reaching the hill first, the m...
Philippines, US fire at ‘invasion’ force in South China Sea war games
May 6, 2024
Laoag, Philippines — US and Filipino troops fired missiles and artillery at an imaginary “invasion” force during war games on the Philippines’ northern coast Monday, days after their governments objected to China’s “danger...
Barbie Forteza says friendship with Bianca Umali is ‘the beginning of an era”
May 6, 2024
Barbie Forteza and Bianca Umali are taking their friendship to the next level by spending more time together.
DA chief: My team was not consulted in the crafting of AO No. 20
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said his team was not consulted when Administrative Order (AO) No. 20 — which removed non-tariff barriers on the importation of farm products — was crafted. During the hearing of the ...
Move to certify rice tariffication law amendments as urgent lauded
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.’s move to certify as urgent the amendments to Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law will be critical to improving lives, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sa...
Marcos pushes for ‘gastronomic tourism’ to attract tourists
May 6, 2024
President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. has pushed for ''gastronomic tourism"' to attract more tourists in the Philippines.
Man arrested for bomb joke at Davao International Airport
May 6, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — A male passenger at the Davao International Airport is facing charges after making a bomb joke at the airport’s check-in counter, said the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday. According to CAAP in a statem...
Robi Domingo shares piano cover of ‘Queen Tears’ ‘Love You With All My Heart’ OST
May 6, 2024
Robi Domingo is still in his "Queen of Tears" phase!