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‘Romina’ continues to move toward southern Kalayaan Islands

by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 6:05pm

As of 5 p.m., the center of Romina are over the coastal waters of Rurok Island, Kalayaan, Palawan outside the Philippine area of responsibility moving moving northward at 35 kilometers per hour (kph).

LTO suspends license of truck driver over C5 crash

by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 3:21pm

“We have issued a Show Cause Order to both the driver and the registered owner of the truck, requiring them to explain why they should not face penalties under existing laws and traffic regulations,”...

Signal No. 1 raised over Kalayaan Islands amid tropical depression ‘Romina'

by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 1:11pm

The state weather bureau, PAGASA, raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over the Kalayaan Islands on Sunday, December 22, as Tropical Depression Romina continues to move north northeastward toward the Southern...

Trough of tropical depression, shear line to bring rains across country — PAGASA

by Ian Laqui - December 22, 2024 - 9:31am

The shear line and the trough of a tropical depression are expected to bring widespread rains across the Philippines on Sunday, December 22, according to the state weather bureau, PAGASA.

Presidential immunity only applies to sitting presidents — DOJ

by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 5:04pm

“All past presidents are no longer immune from suit. Only the sitting president is immune from any legal suit during his time,” Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres said.

Monetary Board cuts key policy rates by 25 basis points anew

by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 3:58pm

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ monetary board has decided to further cut key interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, December 19, bringing down the target reverse repurchase rate 5.75%.

November balance of payments deficit hits $2.3 billion — BSP

by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 1:42pm

The country’s overall balance of payments posted a significant deficit of $2.3 billion (P93.69 billion) in November 2024, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said on Thursday, December 19.

LPA, shear line to bring rains nationwide

by Ian Laqui - December 19, 2024 - 9:10am

In its weather forecast, PAGASA said that as of 3 a.m., the low-pressure area (formerly Querubin) is estimated to be at 245 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.

MMDA suspends number coding on Christmas, New Year

by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 8:20pm

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will temporarily suspend the expanded number coding scheme on select days for the holiday season.

Immigration: Estimated 8,000 ‘downgraded’ POGO workers still in Philippines

by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 7:54pm

In a press conference on Wednesday, December 18, Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said that an estimated 8,000 foreign nationals whose visas were downgraded have not yet exited the country.

Immigration launches online student visa permit application for foreign students

by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 7:02pm

In a press briefing, Immigration Spokesperson Dana Sandoval said that the mechanism will make it easier for foreign students to apply for visas and permits should they wish to study in the Philippines.

Veloso appeals to Marcos for clemency

by Ian Laqui - December 18, 2024 - 12:40pm

“Sana po mabigyan na niya (Marcos) ako ng executive clemency,” Veloso said shouting to the members of the media inside the barbed-wired enclosed facility.

Gov't urged to allow MJ Veloso to reunite with family at airport upon return

by Ian Laqui - December 17, 2024 - 9:53pm

Several groups on Tuesday, December 17, urged the government to allow Mary Jane Veloso to reunite with her family upon her arrival at the airport.

NBI files falsification, anti-dummy charges vs Alice Guo, 4 others

by Ian Laqui - December 17, 2024 - 6:15pm

The complaint, submitted to the Department of Justice on Tuesday, December 17, accuses Guo and her family of falsification due to fabricated articles of incorporation and violations of the Anti-Dummy Law.

Mary Jane Veloso to undergo 5-day quarantine upon return

by Ian Laqui - December 17, 2024 - 12:53pm

In a statement, the bureau said that she will undergo quarantine as a part of the protocol for newly committed person deprived of liberty in the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City.

Lone lotto bettor bags P55-million jackpot

by Ian Laqui - December 17, 2024 - 11:43am

The PCSO announced the winner of its draw on Monday, December 16, who won a total of P55,648,009.

PAGASA: LPA east of Mindanao may develop into tropical depression

by Ian Laqui - December 16, 2024 - 6:39pm

As of 3 p.m., the low-pressure area is estimated at 225 kilometers east southeast of Tagum City, Davao del Norte and is within the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone, according to PAGASA weather specialist James...

OFW remittances rise by 2.7% in October 2024, total hits $3.42 billion

by Ian Laqui - December 16, 2024 - 6:04pm

The current remittance print was higher than August’s $3.20 billion and higher than the $3.33 billion in the same month last year,

Supreme Court: Pregnancy out of wedlock not grounds for suspension

by Ian Laqui - December 16, 2024 - 2:47pm

In an 18-page decision dated July 23, penned by Associate Justice Ricardo Rosario, the Supreme Court ruled that sexual relations between two unmarried adults are not inherently immoral, as there is no law prohibiting...

PAGASA: Scattered rains expected nationwide due to 3 weather systems

by Ian Laqui - December 16, 2024 - 9:32am

In its weather forecast, PAGASA said that the shear line may affect portions of Southern Luzon while the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan” may affect the rest of Luzon.

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