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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a comprehensive weather forecast for Saturday, November 29, 2025, warning the public of a complex weather scenario affecting large parts of the country. A formidable combination of the Shear Line, the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), and the Trough of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Koto (formerly “Verbena”) … Read more
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber delivered a decisive blow to former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, rejecting his appeal for a conditional release from detention. This judgment affirms the earlier ruling by the Pre-Trial Chamber I, ensuring Duterte will remain at the ICC detention center in The Hague, Netherlands. Detention Deemed Necessary … Read more
In a rapidly trending clip circulating across social platforms, former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque was seen hauling an unusually large number of suitcases at an airport — a moment that instantly fueled online chatter speculating he was attempting to flee. The post’s caption amplified the narrative, boldly stating, “TATAKAS talaga si HARRY POQUE! Dala lahat … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a weather forecast for November 28, 2025, highlighting a complex interplay of three distinct weather systems: the Shear Line, the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan), and the trough of the outbound Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Koto. This combination is set to bring considerable rainfall, particularly across … Read more
The Filipino boxing legend, Manny Pacquiao, has added a beautiful new title to his long list of achievements: Lolo Manny. The former eight-division world champion recently shared a tender and heartwarming moment as he met his new granddaughter, Clara, the daughter of his eldest son, Jimuel Pacquiao, and his partner, Carolina. The emotional occasion was … Read more
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has publicly criticized Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa for his prolonged absence from the plenary session, specifically noting his failure to defend the proposed 2026 budget for key security agencies. Dela Rosa, who chairs and vice-chairs crucial committees, has been absent since the Senate resumed session on November 11 … Read more
Severe Tropical Storm Verbena continued to flex stability on Wednesday, maintaining its intensity while cruising westward over the West Philippine Sea. As of 4:00 p.m., the system’s core was spotted 230 km northeast of Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan, sustaining peak winds of 95 km/h and gusts reaching 115 km/h, with a central pressure of … Read more
The Senate signaled full alignment on Monday as several lawmakers rallied behind the Department of Education’s (DepEd) proposed P1.044-trillion budget for 2026, positioned as the largest allocation for education in Philippine history. The move underscores a shared commitment to rebooting the country’s learning ecosystem and driving long-term value creation for future generations. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, … Read more
Tropical Storm Verbena continued to scale up its operational footprint early Wednesday, with the system demonstrating stronger wind dynamics as it advanced west-northwest across the Philippine Sea. Based on the 4:00 AM situational readout from PAGASA, the storm’s center was positioned approximately 130 km west of Coron, Palawan, sustaining maximum winds of 85 km/h and … Read more
In a move that’s generating major visibility across the public discourse, former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque delivered a clarifying update on Tuesday, Nov. 25, regarding the swirl of speculation surrounding his supposed arrest in the Netherlands. During a YouTube livestream, Roque asserted that no such arrest took place and emphasized that his halted travel to … Read more