On Thursday, July 25, 2024, a new low-pressure area (LPA) was recorded within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The LPA formed around 2:00 PM and was located 985 kilometers east of Southeastern Mindanao. Despite the formation of the new LPA, PAGASA emphasized that … Read more
Education Secretary Sonny Angara addressed the public on Thursday, July 25, 2024, regarding the impact of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon on public schools. In light of the severe disruptions caused by these weather events, Angara confirmed that schools heavily affected by the typhoon and monsoon will not be compelled to start classes … Read more
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) has officially upgraded Typhoon Carina to a Super Typhoon. This significant storm is currently located 280 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes. Typhoon Carina exhibits powerful winds reaching up to 155 km/h near its center, with gusts up to 190 km/h. The typhoon is moving northwestward at a speed of … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has dismissed reports circulating online that a super typhoon named “Lakas” has hit the country. According to Pagasa, the supposed super typhoon, allegedly as strong as Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) which devastated the Philippines in November 2013, does not exist. In an official statement, … Read more
In a landmark ruling, the Tagum City court has convicted ACT Teachers Representative France Castro, former Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo, and several co-accused for violating the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act. The court sentenced Castro, Ocampo, and their co-accused to imprisonment ranging from 4 to 6 years. This case … Read more
Chino Trinidad, a distinguished figure in Philippine sports journalism, has passed away at the age of 56. His daughter, Floresse Trinidad, confirmed the news to GMA News Online. “Yes, we are very sad to share the news of his passing last night, July 13, 2024,” Floresse said via SMS. The cause of his death has … Read more
The Senate has issued an arrest order for suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, stemming from her failure to attend hearings of the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality on June 26 and July 10, 2024. The arrest order, released on Saturday, July 13, highlights Guo’s refusal to appear despite being duly … Read more
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at precisely 10:13 a.m., a powerful earthquake struck Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat, registering a magnitude of 7.1. from 6.5 as reported earlier. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirmed the details of the seismic event, noting its tectonic origin. Details of the Earthquake Date/Time: July 11, 2024 – 10:13:08 … Read more
On the morning of July 11, 2024, at precisely 10:13 AM, a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Kalamansig in Sultan Kudarat. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the epicenter of this powerful quake was located at 06.11°N, 123.35°E, approximately 91 kilometers south-southwest of Kalamansig. This seismic event originated … Read more
The Office of the Ombudsman has rejected the motion for reconsideration filed by suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and two other officials seeking to lift their preventive suspension. The motion, filed by Mayor Guo’s camp on Thursday, aimed to overturn the suspension imposed by the Ombudsman amidst ongoing investigations into her connections with the Philippine … Read more