Senator Risa Hontiveros recently revealed that Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, has left the Philippines. According to Hontiveros, Guo departed the country on July 17 and reportedly entered Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the following day. Afterward, Guo allegedly traveled to Singapore, where she was said to have met with her father, her Chinese … Read more
On Thursday, southern Japan was rocked by two powerful earthquakes, with magnitudes of 6.9 and 7.1, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The first quake struck at a depth of 33 kilometers, followed by a second tremor nearby at a depth of 25 kilometers. Both quakes occurred off the coasts of Kyushu and … Read more
Two consecutive strong earthquakes struck the areas of Lingig, Surigao Del Sur, and Baganga, Davao Oriental, on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The first tremor occurred at approximately 6:23 AM, followed by the second quake 22 minutes later at around 6:45 AM. The first earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.5 with its epicenter located at latitude … Read more
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) filed a quo warranto petition against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo on Monday, July 29. The petition, submitted before the Manila Regional Trial Court, identifies Guo by her Chinese name, Guo Hua Ping, and seeks her removal from office on allegations of being a Chinese infiltrator. Quo … Read more
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