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Authorities have arrested former Police Major Allan de Castro and his driver-bodyguard, Jeffrey Magpantay, in connection with the disappearance of beauty pageant contestant Catherine Camilon in Balayan, Batangas. According to a report from GMA News Online, the arrests took place on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Police Regional Office 4A confirmed that De Castro was apprehended … Read more
In an extraordinary stroke of luck, five bettors from Metro Manila won the more than P6 million jackpot in the 6D Lotto game of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Tuesday. The fortunate winners will equally share the prize money, a windfall that comes at a time when many Filipinos continue to hope for … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued a weather forecast for September 19, 2024, warning of the continuing effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) over Luzon and Visayas. Forecast Weather Conditions: Zambales and BataanThese areas are expected to experience monsoon rains, which may cause intense downpours. Residents should prepare for flash … Read more
As of 5:00 PM on September 18, 2024, Tropical Storm Helen, internationally named PULASAN, is on the verge of leaving the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The center of Helen was last located approximately 930 km east-northeast of extreme northern Luzon, at coordinates 24.6°N, 129.9°E. The storm continues to maintain maximum sustained winds of 85 … Read more
Christopher Lao, the former chief of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), was arrested in Davao City, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported. Lao, who is at the center of a high-profile corruption scandal involving the controversial Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp., was apprehended by members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection … Read more
Tupperware Brands Corp. and several of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The once-iconic maker of food storage containers has faced dwindling demand and increasing financial losses, culminating in this significant legal move. The company’s troubles began after a brief boost in sales during the pandemic when more … Read more
At 11:00 AM today, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released an update on Tropical Storm Helen (Pulasan), currently moving over the northern portion of the Philippine Sea. The storm continues its northwestward track while enhancing the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and impacting various regions of the Philippines with heavy rains and strong … Read more
As of September 18, 2024, Mt. Kanlaon continues to exhibit heightened volcanic activity, with significant emissions of sulfur dioxide and increased volcanic earthquakes. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the volcano has released 10,880 tons of sulfur dioxide over the past six days, starting from September 12 until 12:00 AM today. … Read more
Issued at 5:00 AM, 18 September 2024 Tropical Depression GENER, which has recently been affecting parts of the Philippines, is now officially outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). The weather system was last observed at 4:00 AM today, with its center located approximately 410 kilometers west of Bacnotan, La Union, at coordinates 17.4°N latitude … Read more
Issued at 5:00 AM, 18 September 2024 Tropical Storm Helen (international name: Pulasan) continues to track west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea, enhancing the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall to several regions across the country. As of 4:00 AM today, the storm was located 1,150 km east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, … Read more