Pagasa Weather Forecast for December 25, 2024

Pagasa Weather Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its latest weather forecast for December 25, 2024. A shear line is currently affecting Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas, while the northeast monsoon (amihan) continues to influence the rest of Luzon. Tropical Cyclone Advisory As of 3:00 AM today, Tropical Storm Pabuk (formerly “Romina”) … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast for December 24, 2024

Pagasa Weather Update

Synopsis: The Shear Line continues to affect Southern Luzon and Eastern Visayas, while the Northeast Monsoon influences the rest of Luzon. A Tropical Cyclone, Tropical Storm Pabuk (formerly “Romina”), is located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 3:00 AM today. Tropical Cyclone Details: Forecast Weather Conditions Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, CALABARZON, and … Read more

Senior Citizens No Longer Need Purchase Booklets for Medicine Discounts

Senior Citizens

In a significant policy shift aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility for senior citizens, the Department of Health (DOH) has announced that effective immediately, senior citizens are no longer required to purchase booklets to avail of medicine discounts. This change is formalized under Administrative Order 0017, issued by DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. Previously, senior citizens were … Read more

Kanlaon Volcano Records Increased Ash Emission on December 23, 2024

Mount Kanlaon Update

Kanlaon Volcano, located on Negros Island, displayed heightened activity on Monday, December 23, 2024, with increased ash emission reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In an advisory issued at 12:30 p.m., PHIVOLCS confirmed that dark ash began spewing from the summit at 11:45 a.m., accompanied by a weak, low-frequency volcanic earthquake. … Read more

Dominic Roque, Sue Ramirez With Miles Ocampo, Elijah Canlas, Spotted at Angrydobo

Celebrity Couple Spotted

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, actress-chef Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and her husband, Ryan Agoncillo, hosted a star-studded evening at their renowned restaurant, Angrydobo. The couple shared photos of the event on social media, showcasing a gathering of prominent celebrities, including Kathryn Bernardo, Alora Sasam, Miles Ocampo, Elijah Canlas, Dominic Roque, and Sue Ramirez. Angrydobo, known … Read more

Lucky Player Bags ₱15.8-Million Superlotto 6/49 Jackpot

Lotto Bettor Wins

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, a fortunate individual secured the Superlotto 6/49 jackpot, winning ₱15,840,000. The winning numbers drawn by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) were 21, 10, 13, 31, 07, and 18. In contrast, the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw on the same evening did not produce a jackpot winner. The numbers 42, 20, … Read more

Pagasa Update on Tropical Depression Romina

TD Romina

Today December 23, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Tropical Depression Romina was located approximately 165 km west of Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan, outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Romina moves northwestward at 10 km/h, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gusts up … Read more

Tropical Depression “Romina” Strengthens as It Moves Northward

Typhoon Romina Update

December 22, 2024, Tropical Depression “Romina” continues to strengthen while moving northward at a speed of 35 km/h. The center of the storm’s eye was estimated at 290 kilometers south of Pag-asa Island, Kalayaan, Palawan, situated outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). “Romina” currently carries maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near its center, … Read more

John Amores Permanently Banned from Professional Basketball

John Amores Banned from PBA

John Amores, a former player for NorthPort in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), has been permanently banned from participating in professional basketball leagues in the Philippines. This decision came after the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) revoked his professional license due to his involvement in a shooting incident in October. In its six-page decision, the … Read more

Tropical Depression Romina Develops Outside the PAR

Tropical Depression RominaPh

As of 8:00 AM today, Tropical Depression #RominaPH remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Despite its location, the weather disturbance is expected to influence the country’s weather systems, with the Shear Line bringing significant rainfall to several regions. Rainfall Forecast and Affected Areas The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued … Read more