Sunday, September 24, 2023

Trough of LPA, ‘habagat’ continue to bring scattered rains

Trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the southwest monsoon or 'habagat' will continue to bring scattered rains across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services ...

DOT cautions tourists affected by Taal vog

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday advised tourists to take necessary precautions if they are traveling to areas affected by volcanic smog (vog) coming from Taal volcano. The advisory comes as parts of Calabarzon, especially near Taal Lake ar...

80K Ilocos Norte residents receive ‘Serbisyo Fair’ services

The 'Kadiwa ng Pangulo' program showcasing fresh produce and grocery items at discounted prices was among the most visited during the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) launch at the Mariano Marcos State University here Saturday. Vilma Viernes, a m...

DND: ‘Hypocritical’ Chinese propaganda won’t reverse maritime damage

The Department of National Defense (DND) chided China on Saturday over its 'propaganda lines' accusing the Philippines and the BRP Sierra Madre, Manila's outpost in the Ayungin Shoal, of marine damage. 'The statement of China that the grounded Sierra ...

Heavy rains clear Metro Manila smog – PAGASA exec

The smog that enveloped Metro Manila on Friday has disappeared, the weather bureau reported on Saturday. According to Juanito Galang, chief of the Weather Division of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (P...

CDC to reintroduce Clark as industrial park, tourist destination

With Clark's improved accessibility from different cities in Asia and nearby provinces in Luzon, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is reintroducing the city in Pampanga as an industrial park and a tourist destination. 'You've seen that it (Clark) is v...

Avoid breeding areas, PBBM tells fisherfolk

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday clarified that he would not impose a fishing ban on breeding sites, saying he is merely requesting fisherfolk to avoid areas where there is natural propagation. Marcos issued the clarification in an interv...

PBBM: Bagong Pinas Serbisyo Fair to bring new hope, beginnings

The simultaneous launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in various parts of the country will give Filipinos 'new hope and new beginnings,' President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. 'Ang programang ito ay isa lamang sa mga unang ...

PH, US, Japan boost security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

The Philippines, the United States, and Japan will craft a 'work plan' that would advance their trilateral cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday as the three states explore ways to further promote peace and stability in th...

P10.5-M collected in SSS RACE campaign in Bicol

A total of PHP10.5 million in unpaid contributions were collected over almost two years from 168 delinquent employers in the Bicol Region as part of the Relief Afforded to Challenged Employers (RACE) campaign of the Social Security System (SSS). "Amon...

Palace suspends gov’t work on Sept. 25 for National Family Week

MalacaƱang has issued Memorandum Circular (MC) 32 suspending work in government offices under the executive branch from 3 p.m. onwards on Monday (Sept. 25), in line with the observance of the 31st National Family Week.Executive Secretary Lucas Bersami...

BI works with other gov’ts to curb entry of foreign fugitives

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday underscored the need for continuous collaboration with other governments to prevent foreign fugitives from entering and staying in the Philippines.'We have close coordination with foreign governments to ensure ...

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