Principal in Antique Criticized for Ordering SHS Graduates to Remove Toga During Ceremony

Principal in Antique

Graduation day turned sour for Senior High School students of Col. Ruperto Abellon National High School in Laua-an, Antique, after their principal allegedly ordered them to remove their toga in the middle of the ceremony. A viral video circulating online captured the moment the principal, while speaking onstage, instructed the graduates to take off their … Read more

Mom in Miss Universe-Style Gown Goes Viral at Child’s Recognition Day

Viral Recognition Outfit

A mother became an instant internet sensation after a video of her attending her child’s recognition day dressed in a glamorous gown went viral. With her fashion choice resembling something out of the Miss Universe pageant, the confident mom left netizens both awestruck and divided. The video, now making rounds on various social media platforms, … Read more

Vendors Party-list of ‘Diwata’ Faces Cancellation of Registration

Diwata Vendors Party List

Poll watchdog group Kontra Daya filed a formal petition on Tuesday, urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to cancel the registration of the Vendors Party-list for allegedly misrepresenting its nominees and violating provisions of the Party-list System Act. In its verified complaint, Kontra Daya cited Section 6 of Republic Act No. 7941 and Comelec Resolution … Read more

Holy Week 2025 Bank Schedules

Holy Week Bank Sched

As the nation prepares to observe Holy Week, most banks in the Philippines have announced temporary closures of their physical branches. In compliance with the Malacañang proclamation of April 17 (Maundy Thursday) and April 18 (Good Friday) as regular holidays, and April 19 (Black Saturday) as a special non-working day, several major banks have released … Read more

PAGASA Afternoon Weather Forecast for April 15, 2025

Pagasa Weather Update Today

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced in its 4:00 PM weather bulletin on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, that the easterlies will continue to bring rain over several parts of the country. Cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are expected over portions of Mindanao, particularly the Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao del … Read more

WalangPasok: Half-Day WFH for Gov’t Offices on April 16, 2025

Marcos E.O

Malacañang has officially released Memorandum Circular No. 81, series of 2025, directing all government offices to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on April 16, 2025. The memo further suspends work starting at noon onwards, allowing employees sufficient time to observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, and to travel to and … Read more

PAGASA Issues Special Weather Outlook for Holy Week 2025

Semana Santa Weather

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has released its Special Weather Outlook for Semana Santa 2025, covering the period from April 14 to 20. The outlook highlights the prevailing influence of the Frontal System and Easterlies as the dominant weather systems affecting the country during the Holy Week observance. On Monday, April … Read more

VP Sara Officially Endorses Senator Imee Marcos for 2025 Midterm Elections

Sara Duterte Endorse Imee Marcos

Vice President Sara Duterte has officially endorsed Senator Imee Marcos, who is seeking re-election in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. The endorsement was revealed in a video that has recently gone viral on social media. The video, widely referred to as “Itim,” is symbolic in tone and style. According to supporters, the black-themed visuals represent … Read more

Sara Duterte Calls for Faith and Unity During Holy Week

Sara Duterte Message this Holy Week

Vice President Sara Duterte called on the Filipino people to hold on to their faith and emulate the life of Jesus Christ, as she delivered her Holy Week message amid what she described as a time of “heavy trials and growing division.” In her official statement for Holy Monday, Duterte emphasized that Lent should be … Read more

Pagasa Forecasts Rainy Weather in Parts of Philippines on April 14, 2025

Pagasa Weather Update

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its weather forecast for Monday, April 14, 2025, warning residents in parts of Luzon and Mindanao of possible flash floods and landslides due to expected rains. A frontal system is currently affecting Extreme Northern Luzon, bringing cloudy skies with rain over Batanes, Cagayan, and … Read more