Tropical Storm Karding slightly accelerates

Tropical Storm Karding slightly accelerates

Tropical storm Karding slightly accelerates westward while maintaining its strength, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin, September 23. The center of Tropical Storm Karding was estimated based on …

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Karding intensifies into a tropical storm

“Karding” intensifies into a tropical storm

Tropical storm “Karding” intensifies into a tropical storm, Pagasa reported on its latest severe weather bulletin, September 22. The center of Tropical Storm Karding was estimated based on all available …

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(PSA) closes in on its overall target for 2022 after registering more than 70 million Filipinos to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys).

72 million Filipinos now registered to PhilSys

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) closes in on its overall target for 2022 after registering more than 70 million Filipinos to the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys). According to the latest …

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DepEd bans forced contributions during Christmas parties

DepEd explains the ₱150M confidential funds

The Department of Education (DepEd) has provided an explanation regarding its ₱150 million confidential fund in question. In a statement on Monday, September 19, DepEd said that civilian offices, including …

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Some senators want POGOs out of the country

Solon wants to ban POGO in the Philippines

House Committee on Appropriations Vice Chairman and Iloilo Rep Janette Garin appealed to the Senate and fellow lawmakers to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) from the country. According to …

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Illegal POGO charged with human trafficking

Illegal POGO charged with human trafficking

The owners and officials of a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) who were allegedly involved in kidnapping Chinese employees in the country have been charged with human trafficking. It can …

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German national shot in Panglao

German national shot in Panglao

The hot pursuit operation of the police continues after a German national was shot in Brgy. Tawala, Panglao in Bohol Monday. According to Police Maj Andie Corpos, Panglao Police Station …

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DOH also sees end of COVID-19 pandemic

DOH also sees end of COVID-19 pandemic

The Department of Health (DOH) is also anticipating the imminent end of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was announced by DOH Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Maria Rosario Vergeire in a press conference this …

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LTFRB approves fare hike on jeepney, bus, taxi

LTFRB approves fare hike on jeepney, bus, taxi

Public transportation fares will increase after the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approves it this Friday. The fare increase includes transport network vehicle services (TNVS). In a statement, …

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Finance Sec. Diokno wants to let POGO go

Finance Sec. Diokno wants to let POGOs go

Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno wants the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) to disappear from the Philippines, which he described as having “social and reputational risks.” When he went to the …

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Some LGUs oppose voluntary wearing of face mask

Some LGUs oppose voluntary wearing of face mask

Local government units are still divided on the government’s new policy of easing face mask requirements — something the Department of Health observed during its early implementation. It was only …

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