Pagasa Weather Forecast: Afternoon Update on Typhoon Julian

Pagasa Weather Forecast

Typhoon “Julian” (international name: Krathon) continues to affect Northern Luzon, with significant weather disturbances expected in the coming hours. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reports that Typhoon Julian, located 270 kilometers west-northwest of extreme Northern Luzon (21.9°N, 119.5°E), is moving northward at 15 kilometers per hour (km/h). It currently packs maximum … Read more

‘Diwata’ Trends After Files CONA as Nominee of Vendors Party-List

Diwata to Run For Congress

Unli Pares Vendor Deo Balbuena, widely known as “Diwata” in social media circles, officially filed his Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) on Wednesday as the fourth nominee for the Vendors Party-List, a group advocating for the rights and welfare of vendors across the Philippines. Balbuena, a viral food stall vendor who gained popularity for … Read more

President Marcos Signs Republic Act No. 12023, or Digital Services Tax Act

President Marcos Signs Republic Act No. 12023, or Digital Services Tax Act

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially signed into law the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Act, also known as Republic Act No. 12023, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. This significant legislation imposes a 12% VAT on foreign digital service providers, marking a key step toward generating additional revenue for the government and leveling the … Read more

Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Off Bagamanoc, Catanduanes

Magnitude 6.1 Quake in Catanduanes

Magnitude 6.1 earthquakes struck northeast of Bagamanoc, Catanduanes early Wednesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The tremor, which occurred at 5:19 a.m., was tectonic in origin with a depth of 38 kilometers. The earthquake was felt in various parts of the Bicol region, with residents of Irosin, Sorsogon reporting … Read more

Coldplay’s Chris Martin Confirms Retirement Plans

Coldplay

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin has revealed the band’s plan to retire after releasing their 12th album, marking the end of their career in producing new music. In a candid interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, Martin disclosed that the British band intends to complete “12 proper albums” before officially retiring. “We are only going … Read more

Rendon Labador Reminds Rosmar Tan After Filing COC

Team Malakas

Rendon Labador, a well-known social media personality, recently issued a reminder to fellow content creators, particularly those entering politics. This statement came after his friend and fellow vlogger, Rosmar Tan, filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for councilor in Manila’s 1st district on October 1. Labador emphasized the importance of treating public service with seriousness. … Read more

Typhoon Julian Latest PAGASA Update October 2, 2024

Typhoon Julian Updates

Typhoon “Julian” (international name: KRATHON) has continued to weaken as it inches slowly toward Taiwan. As of 4:00 AM today, the center of the typhoon was located 280 kilometers west-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, and remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Despite its weakening, Julian is still packing maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h … Read more

Super Typhoon “Julian” (KRATHON) Afternoon Update

Super Typhoon Julian

Super Typhoon “Julian” (international name: KRATHON) continues to maintain its strength as it begins to recurve towards the North-Northwest. As of 4:00 PM today, the eye of the storm was located 245 kilometers west of Itbayat, Batanes. It remains a powerful system, with maximum sustained winds reaching 195 km/h near the center, gusts up to … Read more

Rosmar Tan files COC for Manila Councilor

Rosmar Tan Announce Candidacy

Content creator and entrepreneur Rosmar Tan officially filed her certificate of candidacy for councilor in Manila’s First District on Tuesday. Known for her successful online business selling beauty products, Tan is venturing into politics once again, running independently in the upcoming 2025 elections. Speaking to reporters, Tan shared that running for office was not originally … Read more

Boy Tapang Trending Crop Top Inspired by Carlos Yulo’s

Boy Tapang Outfit Inspired by Carlos Yulo

In a surprising turn of events, YouTuber Boy Tapang has followed in the footsteps of Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo, embracing a bold new fashion choice. Boy Tapang, known for his outrageous mukbang videos, recently sported a crop top outfit, inspired by Yulo’s viral look that challenged gender norms and sparked conversations online. Carlos Yulo, a … Read more