DOH Detects First Mpox Case in the Philippines for 2024

Mpox Detected

The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed the first case of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) in the Philippines for this year, following intensified surveillance after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This case, reported on August 18, 2024, marks the 10th laboratory-confirmed case of … Read more

Sandro Muhlach Speaks Out, “I will not be silenced. The truth will prevail”

Sandro Muhlach Vs GMA Contractors

Kapuso artist Sandro Muhlach, son of veteran actor Niño Muhlach, recently shared his emotional struggles following an alleged incident involving two contractors. In a deeply personal post on Instagram, Sandro bared his honest thoughts, revealing the profound emotional toll it has taken on him. “What you did to me, it wrecked me,” Sandro wrote. “I’ve … Read more

#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions in 41 LGUs on August 20, 2024

Walang Pasok Update

On August 20, 2024, classes in 41 local government units (LGUs) across three provinces and the National Capital Region (NCR) were suspended due to volcanic smog (vog) from Taal Volcano. The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that affected areas included 25 LGUs in Batangas, 11 in Cavite, three in Laguna, and the cities of Muntinlupa … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast for August 20, 2024

Pagasa Weather Today

SYNOPSIS:As of 3:00 AM today, a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was spotted at approximately 1,030 km east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon, near coordinates 22.7°N, 131.6°E. Additionally, the southwest monsoon (habagat) is currently influencing weather conditions in Extreme Northern Luzon. Forecast Weather Conditions: Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions: Visayas, Palawan, and Occidental Mindoro Forecast: Residents in … Read more

#Walang Pasok: Class Suspension on August 20, 2024

Mt. Taal Vog

Classes in several areas across the country will remain suspended on Tuesday, August 20, as a precautionary measure due to the volcanic smog or “vog” emitted by Taal Volcano. With the volcano’s ongoing activity, local governments have issued announcements canceling face-to-face classes to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school staff. The areas that … Read more

Pagasa Afternoon Weather Forecast – August 19, 2024

Typhoon Dindo Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reports that the Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Additionally, Tropical Storm Jongdari (formerly “Dindo”), which is located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), is situated 765 km north-northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with coordinates of 26.5°N, 126.0°E. Jongdari has maximum sustained winds of … Read more

Chloe San Jose Offered Lead Role in VivaMax Film

Chloe San Jose on VivaMax

Chloe San Jose, known as the girlfriend of two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, is reportedly being considered for a lead role in a sexy drama film under VivaMax. According to the Facebook page “Glitter Channel,” a director from Viva Max has shown interest in casting San Jose for the film, sparking buzz online. Viva … Read more

Mayor Alice Guo Left the Country Last July 17, 2024

Mayor Alice Gou Left The Country

Senator Risa Hontiveros recently revealed that Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, has left the Philippines. According to Hontiveros, Guo departed the country on July 17 and reportedly entered Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the following day. Afterward, Guo allegedly traveled to Singapore, where she was said to have met with her father, her Chinese … Read more

Tropical Storm Dindo Intensifies, Moves Northeastward

Tropical Storm Dindo

Tropical Storm “Dindo” (Jongdari) has intensified from a tropical depression and is currently located 640 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (25.0°N, 126.1°E). According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Dindo now carries maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near its center, with gusts reaching up to 80 km/h. The storm’s central … Read more

Chloe San Jose Planned a Family Dinner for the Yulo Family

Carlos Family

Chloe San Jose, the girlfriend of renowned Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, had once planned a family dinner with Yulo’s family to build a closer relationship with them. Cynthia Carrion, president of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP), shared her admiration for Chloe, describing her as a kind and thoughtful partner who genuinely cared not … Read more