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
Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her resignation from her dual roles as Education Secretary and Vice Chairperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), effective immediately. This decision, disclosed by the Presidential Communications Office, marks a significant shift in the Duterte administration’s cabinet composition. However, Duterte will continue to … Read more
Diwata, the renowned street food vendor whose food stall is always bustling with customers, found himself in legal trouble recently. On Thursday, April 18, he was arrested on charges of slight physical injuries. Diwata has been a frequent feature in vlogs, particularly known for his Pares stall, where his eatery is always packed with patrons … Read more
On April 13, 2024, at 02:26 PM local time, an earthquake struck Balut Island, located in the Davao Occidental province of the Philippines. The seismic event recorded a magnitude of 5.3 on the Richter scale, occurring at a depth of 74 kilometers. The precise coordinates of the earthquake’s epicenter were 02.05°N latitude and 126.56°E longitude, … Read more