(PAGASA-HMD / TWITTER) Residents in low-lying communities in Isabela were warned against possible flooding as the Magat Dam in Isabela discharged water from its reservoir on Monday morning, Aug. 22. In an advisory issued at 9 a.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
Shellfish in three areas in the Visayas and Mindanao have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Monday, August 22. Mussels (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) In the bureau’s Shellfish Bulletin No. 15, the BFAR said shellfishes collected at coastal...
ILOILO CITY – Capiz Gov. Fredenil Castro has ordered the contractor of an unfinished government hospital building to finish construction or face termination of contract. A five-story structure for outpatients at the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH) in Roxas City is yet to be finished 12...
DOH The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is already investigating a Filipino instant noodle brand that has been issued with health warnings from some European countries over alleged presence of ethylene oxide. “Ito ay tinitingnan na ngayon ng Food and Drug Administration (The Food and Drug...
President Duterte gave a stern warning that he would jail those who would cause trouble following alleged reports that chaos would ensue if the leading presidential candidate won the elections on May 9. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) In an interview with SMNI this week, the President, at...
Online cockfighting or "e-sabong" operators might just let the situation "cool down" first before mounting their big comeback. (Photo from putakputak.com) Senatorial candidate and former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano gave this warning as he mentioned possible ways that the gambling activity...
President Duterte has warned against a possible attack on the country if the Russia-Ukraine conflict persists and leads to a world war. File photo of President Duterte greeting Russian President Vladimir Putin before their bilateral meeting at the Vinpearl Da Nang Resort and Villas in Da Nang City,...
The Ukrainian government has expressed its appreciation for the Philippine government for its stand on the Ukraine-Russia conflict as it also called on the Filipino community to fight disinformation justifying the ongoing war. Non-resident Ukrainian ambassador to the Philippines Olexander...
Aspiring president Senator Manny Pacquiao has vowed to shame corrupt government officials if he gets elected. Pacquiao said he will do it publicly, particularly to those who will be found guilty of graft and corruption. "Abangan niyo nalang kung anong paraan ko para ipapahiya sila. Sisiguraduhin ko...
Digitas Philippines, the local arm of one of the world's leading integrated marketing agency networks, is set to activate an online campaign that puts the safety of the gaming community at the forefront. The group aims to make a difference through a collaborative and purposeful effort that may save...
Carla Abellana is fuming. She is not at all happy with various ads proliferating on social media that make use of her visage. She made this clear in an Instagram post. Sharing a screenshot of an ad that makes it appear she is endorsing a weight loss product, Carla wrote: “Please be advised that I...
President Duterte has assured the public of the safe conduct of the May 2022 elections and warned that those who will initiate violence will be fighting against the government. Duterte said the reason why he chose not to endorse his presidential candidate "was simply to show the people" that he is...
