Synopsis: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Northern Luzon. A tropical cyclone, Severe Tropical Storm Ampil (2407), remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 3:00 PM today. It is located 2,045 kilometers east-northeast of extreme Northern Luzon, at 26.9°N, 140.8°E, with maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h near the center and gusts … Read more
A tear-jerking scene unfolded on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, as the father of two-time Paris 2024 gold medalist Carlos Yulo was spotted among ordinary people, eagerly awaiting his son’s arrival during the highly anticipated “Heroes’ Parade” in Manila. Yulo, along with bronze medalists Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, led the parade, which celebrated the triumphs … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. bestowed the Presidential Medal of Merit upon gymnast Carlos Yulo, acknowledging his historic achievement as the Philippines’ first Olympic double gold medalist. Alongside this prestigious honor, Yulo, aged 24, received a hefty ₱20 million cash incentive from the Office of the President. This substantial reward comes in addition to the … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its weather forecast for August 14, 2024, highlighting the impact of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) on Northern and Central Luzon. This monsoonal system is expected to bring varying weather conditions across different regions, potentially leading to flash floods and landslides in some areas. Tropical … Read more
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto has once again become a trending topic on social media after he exposed a group of protesters outside Pasig City Hall as non-residents, hailing instead from Quezon City. The protest, which was initially believed to involve local Pasigueños opposing the construction of the new City Hall, turned out to be … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has issued its weather forecast for August 13, 2024, highlighting the continued influence of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) over Luzon and the western section of Visayas. This monsoonal activity is expected to bring varied weather conditions across different regions of the country, with possible impacts on … Read more
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto is facing a graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman, accused of granting a 100% tax discount to Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., a telecommunications company. The complaint was filed by Ethelmart Austria Cruz, who charged the mayor with grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, conduct prejudicial to the best … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Dubai Police General Headquarters have been called upon to investigate an Ilongga vlogger accused of defrauding her social media followers through a deceptive jewelry investment scheme. The vlogger in question, Jinky Miraflores Carpio, who goes by the name QueenKix Bugris on Facebook, has reportedly scammed multiple individuals, … Read more
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported the presence of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) situated approximately 1,375 kilometers east of Extreme Northern Luzon, specifically at coordinates 22.5°N, 135.0°E. Additionally, the Southwest Monsoon, known locally as “Habagat,” continues to affect Luzon and the western section of the Visayas. Forecast Weather Conditions: Ilocos Region, … Read more
A new case of alleged abuse against an independent contractor of TV5 has been brought to the attention of Senator Raffy Tulfo. A 22-year-old talent and news researcher from TV5 sought help from Tulfo’s popular radio program, Wanted Sa Radyo, on the afternoon of Friday, August 9, 2024. The young talent filed a complaint against … Read more