A low pressure area was spotted 240 km east-northeast of Catarman, Samar and may make a landfall before eventually dissipating.
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19 women saved in Pasay club raid
Nineteen women, including 13 Filipinas, 3 Ukrainians and 3 Russians, were saved in a raid conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation in a nightclub in Pasay City. The raid at the Starwood VIP Lounge was conducted by the NBI’s Anti-Trafficking Division with a team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The NBI said this was the first time it encountered foreigners working as sex workers in the country.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada not worried about Napoles statement
Senator Jinggoy Estrada is not worried with the statement made by Janet Lim Napoles regarding his involvement in the pork barrel scam. He added that he’ll only be worried if there are threats that influenced Napoles to indict the three senators. Accoridng to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, Napoles has revealed many information but refrains from revealing them, saying that she will wait for Napoles to finish her sworn statement.
Philippine embassy denies US “No Visa” policy
The Philippine embassy in the United States denied the reports that the US State has a new “no visa” policy for Filipinos that is spreading in the social media. The embassy has coordinated with the US State Department, saying there had been no such announcements.
Napoles wants to be a state witness – De Lima
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima confirmed with the press that the alleged pork barrel scam queen Janet Lim Napoles is ready to spill the beans.
SC Extends Meralco Rate TRO Indefinitely
The Supreme Court has extended indefinitely the temporary restraining order stopping Meralco from implementing the 4 peso and 15 centavos power rate increase earlier approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission.
Secretary De Lima visits Napoles in Ospital ng Makita
Justice Secretary Leila De Lima visited Janet Lim Napoles in the Ospital ng Makati last night, where Napoles will undergo operation.
LRT 1 suffers minor breakdown
Due to the lost of traction power in its brake system, a southbound train of the LRT-1 stopped in Blumentritt station. After a systems resetting, LRT-1 operations went back to normal quickly.
PAGASA monitors LPA east of Samar
According to the PAGASA, a low-pressure area is being monitored off the coast of Samar. The country will experience fair weather throughout the day with isolated rain showers.
Earthquake hits Vigan
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook Vigan, Ilocos Sur at 4 in the morning, with the earthquake being felt in other parts of Luzon, including Pasay City.
Manila Mayor Erap Estrada visits Hong Kong
Manila Mayor Jospeh “Erap” Estrada visits Hong Kong bearing the official apology of the city government to the victims of the 2010 Manila hostage crisis.
Fire in Quezon City razes a two story house
A fire razed a two-story house on Betty Go Street, Barangay Immaculate, Quezon City. The fire started in the second floor, around 9 in the evening, spreading quickly. The damage caused by the fire is estimated at 500, 000 pesos.
