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Central Visayas Dengue Cases Surge by 95% in Early 2024
Dengue cases in Central Visayas have surged dramatically, rising by approximately 95 percent in the first five months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. This alarming increase was confirmed by Dr. Ronald Jarvic Buscato, the regional program manager of the Department of Health’s (DOH 7) Communicable Diseases Section, on Monday, June 3, … Read more
PAGASA Weather Forecast June 2, 2024
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
Marcos to Sign Bill Doubling Teaching Supply Allowance to P10,000
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
June 2024 Special Non-Working Days in Various Localities
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
PAGASA Weather Forecast June 01, 2024
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
Philippines’ National Debt Surpasses P15 Trillion in April
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
Pagasa Weather Forecast May 31, 2024
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
Anne Curtis Smith Comments on Those Who Voted Against the Divorce Bill
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 Price Could Hit 5 Pesos per Kilo, Says Agriculture Department
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