Technical Glitch Temporarily Halts Trading on Philippines Stock Market

PSE Technical Glitch

On Wednesday morning January 3,2024 the Philippines’ stock market encountered a trading halt due to a technical issue, disrupting normal operations and prompting an investigation into the root cause by the Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE) and its third-party front-end system provider. The technical glitch forced the PSE to temporarily halt trading at 9:32 a.m., … Read more

MMFF 2023 Sets Records with Over P700 Million in Earnings

MMFF 2023 Gross Sales

In the recently concluded Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) on January 2, 2024, the total earnings of all films participating in the festival exceeded the P700 million mark, according to MMFF Chairman Atty. Don Artes. The MMFF is an annual celebration of films aiming to showcase the excellence of the Philippine film industry. Participants include … Read more

Devastation Unleashed: Aftermath of 7.5 Magnitude Quake in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Japan Earthquake Aftermath

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Ishikawa prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu is grappling with the aftermath of a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck the region. A harrowing video capturing the devastation showcases the extent of the destruction, leaving communities in shock and rescue efforts in jeopardy. The footage reveals a landscape … Read more

PAGASA Unveils 2024 Tropical Cyclone Names for the Philippines

Typhoon 2024 Names

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has officially released the list of names assigned to tropical cyclones expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) in 2024. This roster, comprising 24 names, will be used on a rotational basis, repeating every four years, with exceptions for cyclones causing severe impact and … Read more

Aerial Footage Shows Aftermath of 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan

Japan Earthquake Damage

A haunting scene has shocked us all following a deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 that claimed lives and caused severe damage on Japan’s western coast. This incident occurred recently, and now a drone video meticulously showcases the profound destruction it left behind. Through the advanced technology of drones, the heartbreaking views of the … Read more

PAG-ASA: Weather Update on January 3, 2024

Weather Today

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) released its 4:00 AM weather forecast on January 3, 2024, detailing the current weather conditions in various parts of the country. The prevailing weather patterns are primarily influenced by the Northeast Monsoon affecting Luzon and the Easterlies causing rainfall in other regions. Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, … Read more

Albay Resident Triumphs in Lotto: Claims ₱571-M Prize!

Ultra Lotto Claim Price

A resident of Albay seems to have been enthroned among the fortunate after securing the astounding ₱ 571 M prize in the recent draw of Ultra Lotto 6/58. The hopes of lotto bettors appear to be filled with the spirit of success and the dreams of the Albay residents. The news of the triumph of … Read more

Weather Forecast: January 2, 2024 – What to Expect Across the Philippines

Afternoon Weather Forecast

As of 4:00 PM today, the weather forecast for various regions in the Philippines brings a mix of conditions due to the prevailing Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon, and Easterlies influencing the rest of the country. Mindanao: Expect cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms in Mindanao, attributed to the Easterlies. This weather … Read more