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Malacañang has declared several special non-working holidays in various provinces, cities, and towns across the Philippines for March 2025. These proclamations, issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., recognize significant local celebrations and events. Below is the list of areas with confirmed special non-working days: March 2025 Special Non-Working Days These holidays are typically declared to … Read more
On March 14, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, aged 79, made his initial appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) via videoconference from a detention facility in The Hague. This appearance follows his arrest in Manila on March 11, 2025, on charges of crimes against humanity related to the controversial “war on drugs” campaign … Read more
In a recent visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Vice President Sara Duterte met with her father, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, following his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity. The encounter offered a rare glimpse into the former leader’s current condition and revealed the family’s stance amid … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a heat index forecast indicating that several areas across the country will experience elevated heat indices on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Notably, three areas are expected to reach the “danger” level, with heat indices of 42°C or higher. Areas Under Danger Level The following … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its weather forecast for March 15, 2025, highlighting the continued influence of easterlies over the country. This weather system will bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of Eastern Visayas and Mindanao, while the rest of the country will experience isolated rain showers. Cloudy … Read more
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has announced a crackdown on vloggers and online trolls disseminating false information and fake news across social media and other online platforms. During a press forum in Manila, NBI Director Jaime Santiago expressed concern over the escalating online attacks targeting individuals, prompting the agency’s cybercrime unit to take decisive … Read more
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has declared its readiness to address potential mass mobilizations resembling past “people power” movements following the recent arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. Brigadier General Jean Fajardo, PNP spokesperson, affirmed that while the public has the right to express their opinions, law enforcement will take necessary measures to maintain peace … Read more
The easterlies continue to affect the country, bringing cloudy skies and scattered rain showers in Eastern Visayas, while most parts of the Philippines experience warm and fair weather. The state weather bureau, PAGASA, reported that a surge of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” is expected next week, bringing colder temperatures to Northern Luzon. Weather Forecast … Read more
Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, daughter of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, recently became the subject of online discussions after screenshots of her alleged Instagram stories circulated on social media. The posts, reportedly from a now-deactivated account, included the phrase “Wake and Bake,” which quickly gained traction among netizens. The phrase “Wake and Bake” is commonly associated … Read more
The House of Representatives’ Quad-Committee has affirmed its readiness to submit evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with the upcoming trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. This decision underscores the committee’s commitment to ensuring justice and accountability for alleged human rights violations linked to Duterte’s administration. Jurisdiction and Compliance Despite the Philippines’ … Read more