As the easterlies continue to affect the country’s weather system, expect humid weather today.
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Aluminum truck bursts into flames while in transit
An aluminum delivery truck bursts in flames while sitting in traffic at Road 10, Navotas. The Bureau of Fire Protection has not yet identified the cause of the fire.
Iglesia Ni Cristo Commemorative Stamp To Be Presented By PHLPost on May 10
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) will be issuing a stamp featuring the Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) first Executive Minister Felix Y. Manalo, who registered the Church of Christ in the Philippines a hundred years ago on July 27, 1914. The INC commemorative stamp to be issued on May 10, the birthdate of Felix Y. Manalo, is bigger than the standard sized postal stamp. The INC centennial logo and the Central Temple along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon […]
Chinese fishing vessel intercepted in Phl EEZ
Philippine authorities have arrested a Chinese fishing vessel with a crew of 11 and a hold full of 500 turtles, a 100 kilometers away from Palawan. Meanwhile, at least 10 people were injured when a fire erupted in AFP military headquarters in Taguig City.
Ranking NPA leader nabbed in Davao City
MANILA, May 7 (PNA) — Troopers and intelligence units from the Eastern Mindanao Command together with local police have arrested a ranking member of the New People’s Army (NPA) and his “lady friend” during operations in Davao City Wednesday morning. Capt. Alberto Caber, Eastern Mindanao Command spokesperson, identified the arrested rebel as Roy Erecre alias “Toto/Pasyong”, Secretary of the NPA’s Central Visayas Regional Committee and his companion as Judith Jaron-Niog. The arrested took place around […]
Tensions surge in South China Sea as Philippines seizes Chinese boat
(Reuters) – Philippines police seized a Chinese fishing boat in the disputed South China Sea on Wednesday, an official told Reuters, the latest flare-up of tensions in the oil and gas-rich waters that are claimed wholly or in part by six Asian nations. Chief Superintendent Niel Vargas of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group said a maritime police patrol apprehended a Chinese fishing boat around 7 a.m. on Tuesday off Half Moon Shoal. The boat has 11 crew and police found […]
Napoles’ camp seeks longer stay in the hospital
Alleged pork barrel mastermind Janet Lim Napoles asked the Supreme Court to allow her to either stay longer in the Ospital ng Makati or transfer her in a home-care institution, arguing that this is necessary to let her recuperate quickly from her surgery, saying that the detention cell in Fort Sto. Domingo, Laguna is not conducive for her recovery.
Aquino to push for early conclusion of code of conduct in South China Sea
President Aquino is determined to push the early conclusion of a code of conduct in the South China or West Philippine Sea in the ASEAN Summit in Myanmar on May 10. The code of conduct aims to avoid conflict in the area where several nations have overlapping territorial claims.
Price of basic goods to rise
The National Economic Development Authority warns that the price of basic goods will continue to rise because of El Niño and the weakening of the peso.
Kidapawan City Tourism Board plans to temporarily ban climbing of Mount Apo
The Kidapawan City Tourism Board plans to temporarily ban climbing of Mount Apo to prevent forest fires.
Congress ready to pass 14 prioriy bills
The Congress will push through with the passing of 14 priority bills before the end of the first regular session of the 16th Congress on June 13 before the President’s State of the Nation Address.
Easterlies bring cloudy afternoons, rain in the evening
Fair, warm and humid weather will be experienced all over the country due to the easterlies, but said weather system will bring rain in the afternoon.
