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Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co has strongly denied fresh allegations linking him to alleged kickbacks and budget insertions in infrastructure projects, saying the claims raised during a Senate blue ribbon committee hearing are “false and baseless.” In a statement released Tuesday, Co dismissed the accusations made against him, adding that he reserves his … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that a new weather disturbance has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and was given the local name “Opong.” The tropical depression is the latest system to affect the country following the exit of Super Typhoon Nando. Location and Intensity As of 4:00 PM … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s camp has reportedly secured a country willing to host him for an interim release, according to Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking before overseas Filipino workers in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, September 21, Vice President Duterte revealed the development but refrained from disclosing which country had agreed. “Medyo tumagal kami pero nakahanap … Read more
Classes and government work have been suspended in several areas across Northern and Central Luzon on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, due to the continued effects of Super Typhoon Nando and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Nando made landfall at around 3:00 p.m. over Panuitan Island … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its 5 p.m. bulletin on Monday, September 22, 2025, reporting that Super Typhoon Nando has begun moving away from the Babuyan Islands while maintaining its powerful strength. As of 4 p.m., the center of Nando’s eye was located west-northwest of the Babuyan group, packing maximum … Read more
Malacañang has announced the suspension of government work and classes in both public and private schools on Monday, September 22, 2025, as the country braces for the impact of Super Typhoon Nando and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat). The decision covers Metro Manila and a wide range of provinces across Luzon and parts of the … Read more
Transport group MANIBELA announced on Friday, September 19, that it will provide free rides to protesters participating in the September 21 rallies at Luneta Park in Manila and the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City. The initiative aims to ensure broader participation in the twin demonstrations marking the 53rd anniversary of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s … Read more
Kabataan Party-list Representative Renee Co on Friday pointed to what she described as a deeply entrenched system of corruption that has fueled the rise of powerful contractors across successive administrations. She cited a Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) report showing that major players, including the Discayas group, have consistently dominated flood control projects since … Read more
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assistant engineer Brice Ericson Hernandez turned over one of his luxury vehicles to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, September 18, as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects. ICI Chairman, retired Supreme Court Justice Andres Reyes Jr., confirmed that … Read more
Issued at 5:00 PM, September 19, 2025 The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Tropical Storm Nando, internationally named Ragasa, has slightly intensified as it continues to track west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea. As of 4:00 PM, the storm’s center was estimated at 905 kilometers east of Central Luzon, with maximum … Read more