The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Sept. 18, reported that there is currently “no threat of river flooding” in the Bicol River Basin. In its hydrological forecast issued at 6 a.m., the agency clarified that while river...
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 remains in effect in 14 areas as Tropical Depression Mirasol moves across Northern Luzon on Wednesday, September 17. In its latest bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of Mirasol...
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes on Tuesday, Sept. 16, said that the Metro Manila Council (MMC) has passed a resolution prohibiting parking on national primary roads. Artes added that parking on national secondary roads will also be prohibited from 7 a.m. to 10...
There is no tsunami threat to the Philippines following a strong offshore earthquake that struck near the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, the and Seismology (Phivolcs) assured on Saturday, Sept. 13. Phivolcs issued Tsunami Information No. 1 at 10:54 a.m., about 16 minutes after the quake hit at...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, September 10, reminded all public school teachers that overtime work must be pre-approved and rendered only when absolutely necessary. In a statement, DepEd said the directive aims to ensure proper monitoring of teachers’ workloads, prevent...
For his birthday, President Marcos wishes to ensure that no Filipino goes hungry. Four days before celebrating his 68th birthday, Marcos was asked for his birthday wish. He said his wish remains unchanged: to uplift the lives of all Filipinos, especially the poor. "Hindi naman nagbabago yung mga...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially phased out Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and introduced a new, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) policy for Filipino students. The announcement was made by DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara following President Marcos’...
Tropical Depression Isang, which intensified into a tropical storm early Saturday, August 23, is still being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of 8 a.m., PAGASA...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said typhoon “Gorio” (international name “Podul”) further intensified on Tuesday morning, Aug. 13, as it approached southern Taiwan. As of 5 a.m., the center of the typhoon was located 165 kilometers...
Typhoon “Gorio” (international name “Podul”) slightly intensified on Tuesday evening, Aug. 12, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 over Itbayat, Batanes. PAGASA said Itbayat may...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over Batanes on Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, as typhoon “Gorio” (international name “Podul”) continued its westward movement over the Philippine Sea. Under Signal...
Private sector workers are set to receive additional pay for reporting on Ninoy Aquino Day, Aug. 21, and National Heroes Day, Aug. 25, under the holiday pay guidelines issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said President Ferdinand...
