According the PAGASA, the easterlies affect the weather system of the Philippines, particularly in Luzon and Visayas.
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Hong Kong tourists return to the Philippines
According to the Department of Tourism, Hong Kong tourists start returning to the country, with the lifting of the travel restriction because of the apology given by former president and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.
Lacson’s pork barrel scam, incomplete according to Napoles camp
According to the Napoles camp, the list of those involved in the pork barrel camp that is in the hands of former Senator and now Rehabilitation Czar Panfilo Lacson. They further added that when Jimmy Napoles gave the list to Lacson, Janet is still in the process of remembering those involved.
Hong Kong and Philippines Agreement: ‘The Beginning Of A New Journey’
Malacañang said on Thursday, that while the Philippines has settled with the government of Hong Kong after Luneta Hostage tragedy on 2010, still the concerns of the victims and their families are being brought up. Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said in a televised press in Malacañang that the agreement between the Philippines and Hong Kong to resolve the incident and their strained relations is “The beginning of a new journey.”
Blue Ribbon will not resume its PDAF probe yet – Guingona
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is yet to resume its investigation of the multi-billion dollar pork barrel scam, saying that it will first wait for the Department of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima to finish documenting the supposed exposure of Janet Lim Napoles before deciding whether or not to continue its investigation.
Allies won’t be spared – Palace
Malacañang assures that Administration allies will not be spared if they are tagged by alleged pork barrel scam queen, Janet Lim Napoles in her testimony.
3rd PDAF rap sheet may include Honasan and 8 Congressmen
Senator Honasan and 8 former and incumbent members of the House of Representatives might be charged by the Department of Justice in the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the pork barrel scam.
Manila, to seek ‘Clearer understanding of its ‘Strategic Partnership’ with Washington
Malacañang seeks to clarify the country’s strategic alliance with the United States when President Barack Obama visits next week, with President Aquino prioritizing the security cooperation between the two countries.
LPA dissipates in northern Samar
The low pressure area being monitored by PAGASA dissipated in northern Samar. Due to the effect of the easterlies, the whole country, including Metro Manila will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with scattered rain showers in the afternoon.
Malacañang said that US Presidential visit brings concrete support to West Philippine Sea situation
According to the Malacañang, the visit of United States President Barack Obama will bring concrete results regarding the situation in the West Philippine Sea as President Obama clarifies the strategic alliance between the Philippines and United States.
House Speaker Belmonte praises Mayor Estrada’s efforts regarding apology to Hong Kong
House Speaker Sonny Belmonte praised Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada’s actions when said mayor went to Hong Kong to personally deliver his apology to Hong Kong regarding the 2010 hostage crisis. Hong Kong accepted the apology and has lifted the travel ban against Philippines.
Pasig River ferry will operate on April 28
The Pasig River ferry system will once again operate on April 28 after it stopped its operations last 2011.
