SYNOPSIS: Easterlies are currently influencing the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, bringing varying weather conditions across the country. Forecast Weather Conditions For Metro Manila and the rest of the country, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy, with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. These weather conditions are primarily due … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is poised to sign into law a bill that will significantly increase the teaching supplies allowance from P5,000 to P10,000, starting School Year (SY) 2025-2026. The ceremonial signing of the “Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act” will take place on June 3, 2024, at the Malacañan Palace in Manila. The impending approval was … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared several special non-working days in June 2024 across various localities in the Philippines. These proclamations recognize significant events and celebrations within these regions, allowing residents to commemorate them with due significance. Here is a detailed list of the proclaimed special non-working days for June 2024: These proclamations ensure that … Read more
Synopsis: Easterlies are currently influencing the eastern sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. These warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean typically bring humid weather and are common during this time of year. Active Tropical Cyclone Outside PAR: As of 3:00 AM today, Tropical Storm “Maliksi” (2402) is located 1,065 km west of Extreme … Read more
The Philippines’ national debt surged past the P15 trillion mark once again in April, primarily driven by increased borrowings and the depreciation of the peso against the dollar. According to the latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury, the outstanding debt reached P15.02 trillion by the end of April, marking a 0.6 percent rise … Read more
SYNOPSIS: A frontal system is currently affecting Extreme Northern Luzon. Additionally, an active tropical cyclone is located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). As of 3:00 AM today, the tropical depression is positioned approximately 955 km west of Northern Luzon, with coordinates at 17.8°N, 111.5°E. This system is exhibiting maximum sustained winds of 45 … Read more
Filipinos have varied reactions to the proposed Divorce Bill, where it can be seen that the majority of those who voted against it are male senators. These include Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Senator Francis Tolentino, Senate President Pro Tempore Francis Escudero, Senator Joel Villanueva, and Senator Ronald dela Rosa. On the other hand, those who support … Read more
Rice prices in the Philippines could decrease by as much as P5 per kilo if tariffs on rice imports are further reduced, according to government estimates. This potential reduction in tariffs below the current 35 percent rate is seen as a significant step towards making rice more affordable for Filipino consumers. Arnel de Mesa, the … Read more
Despite the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) officially declaring the start of the rainy season, many regions in the country continue to grapple with dangerously high heat indices. On Wednesday, heat levels in 32 areas reached the “danger” category, posing significant health risks to residents. The highest recorded heat index was 47°C … Read more
SYNOPSIS: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting the western section of Luzon. Forecast Weather Conditions Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan Batanes and Babuyan Islands Metro Manila and the rest of the country Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions Luzon Visayas and Mindanao Advisory Residents in the affected areas, especially those in the … Read more