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
The Court of Appeals has issued a freeze order on the bank accounts and assets of fugitive doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused. This decision, detailed in a 51-page document promulgated on August 6, follows a petition by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC). The court determined that the bank accounts are linked to “unlawful … Read more
Synopsis: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Northern and Central Luzon. A tropical cyclone outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), Tropical Storm Maria (2405), was located 2,230 km northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon as of 3:00 AM today. Maria has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and gustiness up to 80 km/h, moving east-northeastward … Read more
Synopsis: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Northern and Central Luzon, bringing varying weather conditions to different parts of the country. As of 3:00 PM today, a Tropical Depression located 2,105 km east-northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (25.8°N, 141.7°E) has maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h and gusts up to 70 km/h. It is moving … Read more
SYNOPSIS: A Low-Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated to be 575 km northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (24.6°N, 125.6°E). The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Central and Southern Luzon, as well as the Visayas region. TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PARAs of 3:00 AM today, a Tropical Depression is located 2,005 km east northeast of Extreme Northern Luzon (25.8°N, … Read more
Carlos Yulo, the celebrated Filipino gymnast, recently addressed statements made by his mother that were released following his victory at the Olympic Games. In a bid to clear the air, Yulo provided detailed explanations regarding the issues raised by his mother, particularly concerning the incentives he received. According to Yulo, the issue about the incentives … Read more
In a significant move to honor outstanding athletic achievement, PAGCOR Chairman Alejandro Tengco announced that Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo’s coach and trainer will be awarded half of Yulo’s mandated incentive following his double gold medal win at the Olympics. This decision aims to recognize the vital contributions of the support team behind the athlete’s success. … Read more
Former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, along with 11 other individuals, has been placed under an immigration lookout bulletin in connection with their alleged involvement in Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). This move follows an ongoing investigation into illegal activities associated with the POGO industry. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued the lookout bulletin, mandating all … Read more
Atty. Raymond Fortun has issued a call to action to netizens following the spread of a fake post involving renowned gymnast Carlos Yulo and his mother, Angelica Yulo. The post, which falsely attributed statements to Mrs. Yulo, has sparked concern and outrage among their supporters. In his statement, Atty. Fortun emphasized the importance of verifying … Read more
A solo bettor emerged as the newest millionaire after winning the Php 30.2 million jackpot in the Mega Lotto 6/45 draw held on Monday, August 5, 2024. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced that the fortunate individual clinched the exact prize of Php 30,221,261.80. The winning combination, which brought immense joy to the lucky … Read more