MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in the Central Luzon may experience rains, the state weather bureau said on Saturday. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the provinces of Tarlac, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija may have moderate to heavy rainshowers in the next two hours. READ: Rain to prevail in Isabela and
MANILA, Philippines — A resort in Panglao, Bohol, which was recently ordered to shut operations due to lack of business permit, filed charges against town Mayor Edgardo “Boy” Arcay and others due to the alleged use of “excessive force” during the closure. Criminal and civil cases were filed last April 26 at the Office of
TAGBILARAN CITY—The top Catholic Church leader in Bohol has appealed to local officials and government agencies to protect a unique reef system in the province amid the planned construction of the Negros-Cebu-Bohol-Leyte (Neceboley) interlink bridge connecting the four Visayan islands. Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy, in an open letter posted on Facebook, described the Danajon Bank
The Supreme Court has ordered the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allot two seats for the lone legislative district of San Jose del Monte (SJDM) in Bulacan’s provincial board or Sangguniang Panlalawigan. In a 15-page decision promulgated on June 13, 2023, but made public only on Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that San Jose del
ILOILO CITY—The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has given the contractor undertaking the first phase of repairs on a controversial flyover in Iloilo a four-month extension to finish the project. Sanny Boy Oropel, DPWH Regional Director in Western Visayas, said the contract should have been completed on May 6 but the agency had
CAMP OSITO BAHIAN, BUKIDNON—Growing up in remote Guilang-guilang village in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Mae Lou Jean Sin-ingan had harbored dreams of becoming a doctor, attracted to the idea of making a difference in the health of rural folk. But the lack of education opportunities had confined Sin-ingan to her remote community, helping eke out a
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Cagayan Valley may experience floods on Friday and early Saturday, the state weather bureau said. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the following areas below may have light to moderate rains or thunderstorms which may cause floods: Isabela – Rivers
