Surigao del Sur Hit by Magnitude 4.4 Aftershock: Phivolcs Reports

Earthquake in Surigao Del Sur

On the morning of January 2, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled the province of Surigao del Sur, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The seismic event, with a tectonic origin, occurred at 10:49 AM. Phivolcs identified the epicenter of the earthquake to be situated 84 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao … Read more

25-Year-Old Man Achieves P2.3 Million in 1 Year Ipon Challenge

2.3 Million Ipon Challenge

Saving money is a challenging yet crucial activity in everyone’s life. Despite the trials and needs, it seems that a 25-year-old man has achieved an astounding amount of P2.3 million in just one year through the ‘Ipon challenge’, as shared in a viral Facebook post. In the post, the story of the young man who … Read more

Filipinos in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture Safe Amidst Massive Earthquake

January 1 2024 Japan Earthquake

In the wake of the recent massive earthquake that struck Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assures that Filipinos living in the affected area are safe. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega provided this reassurance, stating that there have been no reported casualties among the Filipino community in Wajima. The DFA … Read more

Weather Forecast: Mixed Conditions Across the Philippines on January 2, 2024

Weather Today

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a weather forecast detailing the prevailing conditions across the archipelago. The synopsis reveals that the Northeast Monsoon is currently influencing Northern and Central Luzon, while the Easterlies are affecting the rest of the country. Mindanao is anticipated to experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers … Read more

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Rematch in 2024

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. rematch

After nine years, it seems that the intense battle between two boxing legends of the decade, Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr., is about to be reprised. The Filipino nation hopes to return to the ring by the conclusion of the year 2023. In a national event on New Year’s Eve at the Rizin 45 … Read more

PAGASA Issues Latest Weather Forecast on December 30, 2023, at 4:00 PM

Afternoon Weather Forecast

In assessing the current weather conditions, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its latest weather forecast on December 30, 2023, at four o’clock in the afternoon. According to their report, the Northeast Monsoon, also known as the Northeast Habagat, is causing changes in Extreme Northern Luzon. Meanwhile, the Easterlies are … Read more