PAGASA For the first time since 1951, the Philippines experienced a record-breaking event in November 2024, with four tropical cyclones simultaneously active in the Western Pacific, confirmed the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday,...
Satellite image showing Typhoon Yinxing (Marce), Typhoon Nika (Toraji), and an unnamed tropical depression, which will be named Ofel once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility. (Courtesy of PAGASA) Cyclone activity in the Philippines has increased in recent weeks, driven by “La...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Coalitions among political factions are common in the Philippines, and the House of Representatives always has the largest collection of such groups under one roof. The biggest political party in the House right now is the Lakas-Christian...
A bill mandating new Filipino doctors to work in the country for one year before they are allowed to seek employment abroad has been filed before the House of Representatives. House Bill No. 6232, the Mandatory Medical Service Bill, was recently filed in a bid to address the shortage of medical...
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. (Facebook) Controversial Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. has mentioned a scenario as well as a condition for him to come back home to the Philippines. Teves, who is tagged as the mastermind behind the...
Time and time again, the contributions of millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been highlighted as a “lifeline” of the economy. In times of crisis, we can count on their remittances to soften the blow on economically disadvantaged sectors. In search of greener pastures for their...
This Christmas season, sharing photos on social media is a fun and convenient way to stay connected with friends and family, but it's important to be aware of the potential risks and pitfalls that it brings. When sharing your reunions and Christmas party photos and stories on social media, it's...
PROMDI Party standard-bearer Senator Manny Pacquiao has accepted the conditions set by House Deputy Speaker and CIBAC Party-list Rep. Bro. Eddie Villanueva for the latter to become the anti-corruption czar under a Pacquiao government. Senator Manny Pacquiao in a community forum in Taytay But first,...
Vaccination should not be made a condition for poor families before receiving cash assistance under the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Senator Juan Edgardo "Sonny" Angara said on Saturday, May 22. Senator Juan Edgardo 'Sonny' Angara (Senator Sonny Angara Official Facebook...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has expressed readiness to hold talks on the proposed inclusion of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination as among conditions for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP/MANILA BULLETIN) DSWD spokesperson...
