WalangPasok: Class Suspensions on Tuesday Due to Bad Weather

Class Suspension

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced the suspension of classes and government work in several areas on Tuesday, August 26, as bad weather continues to affect large parts of Luzon and the Visayas. According to the directive, classes in all levels — both public and private — will be suspended. Work … Read more

Pagasa Weather Forecast: LPA and Southwest Monsoon to Bring Heavy Rains

LPA Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued its latest forecast, warning of widespread rains over several parts of the country due to the combined effects of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) and the Southwest Monsoon. The advisory covers rainfall outlook, weather conditions, flood warnings, and coastal water updates for the next … Read more

PROBE ON DISCAYA-OWNED CARS

Discaya Cars

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has launched an investigation into at least 40 luxury vehicles allegedly owned by the family of former Pasig City mayoral candidate Sarah Discaya. Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno confirmed that the agency will thoroughly review the records of the vehicles, focusing particularly on the identities of their consignees. The move aims … Read more

PAGASA: LPA Near Mindanao May Develop Into Tropical Cyclone Jacinto

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Saturday afternoon that a low-pressure area (LPA) located off the coast of Mindanao has a high probability of intensifying into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours. In its 4 p.m. advisory, PAGASA said the weather disturbance, identified as LPA 08F, was spotted … Read more

Karen Davila Denies Alleged Payment from Discayas for YouTube Feature

Discaya Payment for Journalist

A Facebook page recently sparked online discussions after posting claims regarding veteran journalist Karen Davila’s alleged refusal to accept payment from the Discaya family in exchange for featuring them on her YouTube channel. The page, Assortedge, shared a post stating, “Journalism is not for sale,” in reference to the issue. The debate comes in the … Read more

Lucky Bettor Wins P386 Million Ultra Lotto 6/58 Jackpot on August 22 Draw

Lone Lotto Bettor

One lucky bettor is starting a new chapter as a multimillionaire after bagging the staggering ₱386,153,104.80 jackpot prize in the Ultra Lotto 6/58 draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Thursday, August 22. According to PCSO, the lone bettor correctly guessed the winning six-digit combination 1-34-44-27-57-16, making them the sole winner of the … Read more

Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao Deny Vico Sotto’s P10M Interview Allegations

10 Million Pesos Interview

Broadcasters Korina Sanchez and Julius Babao have strongly denied allegations from Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto that they accepted P10 million to interview Sarah and Curlee Discaya, Sotto’s political rivals in the May 2025 elections. Sotto, in a Facebook post on Thursday, questioned the ethics of prominent journalists granting airtime to political aspirants who were … Read more

Tropical Depression #IsangPH: PAGASA 8:00 PM Update, August 22, 2025

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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its latest advisory at 8:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, reporting that Tropical Depression Isang continues to move west-northwestward and is now situated over Ifugao Province. The weather system is forecast to cross Northern Luzon overnight before emerging over the West Philippine Sea by … Read more

US Seeks Extradition of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy

Apollo Quiboloy

The United States has formally requested the extradition of Filipino religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, who faces multiple charges in the US, including child sex trafficking, sex with minors, fraud, and money laundering, according to Philippine government sources cited by GMA News Online on Wednesday. Documents supporting the extradition request were transmitted to the Philippine Department … Read more