On the approach of December 23, 2023, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) released their official public weather forecast regarding the weather conditions across the entire country. According to the report issued at 4:00 PM on the said day, it is related to the influence of the Northeast Monsoon, causing various conditions … Read more
On Saturday, December 23, nearly 63,000 passengers were monitored at all ports across the country as travelers continued their journeys in anticipation of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This extensive monitoring involved information gathered from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and various government agencies to ensure the safety of all those traveling through the … Read more
At this current time, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declares the 24-hour public weather forecast. In its latest statement, it reported the presence of a Shear Line causing rainfall in the eastern part of Northern Luzon, while the Northeast Monsoon affects the remaining portions of Northern Luzon. Under the rainy conditions, … Read more
In a move that surprised many, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) announced the temporary suspension of operations of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for 30 days on Thursday, December 21. According to the NTC, this action was based on an examination related to House Resolution No. 189, which revealed that the network violated the specified … Read more
In a statement from Dr. Rontgene Solante, the president of the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP), the new COVID-19 subvariant JN.1, currently circulating in the United States and other countries, is expected to enter the Philippines in “due time.” He emphasized the need to closely monitor this new subvariant, which could potentially lead to an … Read more
Despite the influence of the Northeast Monsoon affecting Northern and Central Luzon and the Easterlies affecting the eastern section of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the citizens continue to face the changing climate. Here is the key information from the 24-hour public preliminary weather report released by weather experts on December 20, 2023. Weather Overview … Read more
In a disturbing and disheartening incident in Cagayan de Oro City, a taxi driver was captured in a photo while urinating in the middle of a busy street. This incident sparked anger and dismay from a netizen who promptly posted the photo on social media. It is saddening to think that urinating in public places, … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released its 24-hour public weather forecast at 4:00 AM on December 20, 2023. According to the report, a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was located approximately 185 kilometers south of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, which may bring rain and thunderstorms to certain parts of the country. SYNOPSIS: At … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, December 19, 2023, the province of Surigao del Sur was once again shaken by a magnitude 4.7 earthquake, according to the report from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). According to Phivolcs data, this natural calamity occurred as tectonic plates collided around 3:16 in the afternoon. It is noteworthy that … Read more
The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a preventive suspension order against two programs of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), effective starting December 18. One of the affected programs is “Laban Kasama ang Bayan,” which was suspended due to an unverified report regarding the alleged P1.8 billion travel funds of House Speaker … Read more