After more than three months, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) lowered the Mayon Volcano’s alert level from three to two due to a general decline in the volcano’s overall activity.
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Mass stabbing in Australia leaves eight children dead
In Australia, 8 children were dead and a woman severely injured after a mass stabbing incident.
EU approves Philippine application for GSP+ qualification
The European Union approved the Philippines’ application to qualify for the said Union’s General System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) scheme. This means that more than 6000 of the country’s export products will get to enjoy zero tariff or duty starting December 25 and will last for 10 years.
China to strengthen maritime power
A report from a major Chinese daily said that Beijing will set up a comprehensive maritime observation system including radar and weather stations to strengthen its maritime power, a move that may exacerbate the tension in the region.
U.S. Marine in Philippine murder case makes first court appearance
A United States Marine accused of killing a transgender Filipino appeared in a Philippine court for the first time on Friday, as his lawyers sought the suspension of the trial, in a case that could test the strength of security ties between the two allies. The Marine, Joseph Scott Pemberton, who is being held at a U.S. facility at the main Philippine army base, was charged with the murder of Jeffrey Laude, who was found […]
Eight children killed in reported mass stabbing in Australia, woman injured
Eight children have been killed and a woman injured, police said on Friday (December 19), during what media outlets reported was a mass stabbing in Australia’s tropical northern city of Cairns. Queensland state police said in a statement they were called to a house in the Cairns suburb of Manoora just before midday after reports of a woman with serious injuries on the premises. Detective Inspector Bruno Asnicar of Queensland Police addressed reporters at the […]
Van crashes into concrete barrier in Pasay City
A white van was destroyed when it crashed into the concrete barrier of a flyover in Pasay City. The driver was reported safe.
Another price rollback on petroleum products
Due to a drop on petroleum prices in the world market, another round of rollback on the price of petroleum products will be implemented next week.
New raid on NBP
Under the leadership of Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, a new operation was launched in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) to put a stop on the trade of contraband.
Bureau of Correction faces prisoner controversies
Due to various controversies involving prisoners and guards, the director of Bureau of Corrections faces calls for his resignation.
Expect heavy traffic
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, commuters and drivers should expect a more heavy flow of traffic as more shoppers go to the stores for their holiday shopping.
Pemberton’s arraignment scheduled today
The arraignment of US Marine Pemberton is scheduled today at Olongapo City.
