The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” will affect Luzon and the western sections of Visayas and Mindanao on Saturday, August 10, 2024. This weather pattern is expected to bring cloudy skies with rain showers and thunderstorms to several regions, potentially leading to flash … Read more
The Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 will temporarily suspend operations for three weekends this August as part of efforts to accelerate preparations for the upcoming opening of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1. The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) announced on Friday, August 9, signaling a significant step forward in the project aimed at … Read more
Piston national president Mody Floranda expressed his intention to engage in discussions with Manibela chairman Mar Valbuena to coordinate their next steps following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s firm stance on implementing the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP). The PTMP has sparked significant controversy, with numerous calls for its suspension, including a Senate resolution supported by … Read more
Synopsis: The Southwest Monsoon is currently affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas, bringing varied weather conditions across the Philippines. Forecast Weather Conditions: Forecast Wind and Coastal Water Conditions: The Southwest Monsoon will continue to influence weather patterns in the Philippines, particularly in Luzon and Western Visayas. Residents in affected areas should remain vigilant … Read more
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