Typhoon Quiel approaches
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Quiel (international name Nalgae) has intensified, continuing to threaten Northern Luzon of the Philippines, local weather forecast said Friday. A bulletin issued by the Philippine…
$1-M donation to Japan explained
Manila, Philippines - Malacañang on Wednesday said there is nothing wrong with the $1-million pledged donation of the Philippines to Japan amid the damages brought by typhoon “Pedring” to the…
De Lima: ‘High profile’ poll fraud witness to surface soon
By LEONARD D. POSTRADO Manila, Philippines - A supposed “high-profile” personality that could substantiate alleged massive cheating during the 2004 and 2007 elections is set to surface in the coming…
Palace confirms Sayyaf-JI alliance
By GENALYN D. KABILING Manila, Philippines - Malacañang confirmed yesterday that the Abu Sayyaf Group has allied with Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) regional terror group but allayed concerns of immediate threats…
Aquino asks for JPEPA review
TOKYO, Japan – President Aquino pressed Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda for a review of the four-year-old Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) and allow more Filipino workers to enter the Japanese…
2nd Salvo
Country braces for ‘Quiel’ as 35 lose lives due to ‘Pedring’; P1-B agri, infra lost in Luzon By Aaron B. Recuenco Manila, Philippines - From the flurry of landslides in…
$14-M buco juice for US
Manila, Philippines - Eastern Visayas can readily supply the United States with its $14 million buco juice or coconut water requirements. This was revealed yesterday by An WAray partylist Rep.…
The feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael today
Today’s liturgy celebrates the important roles of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael in the divine plan of salvation. Tradition holds that angels are messengers of the divine plan of…
CoA orders Napolcom to end contract with 2 gas stations
Manila, Philippines - The Commission on Audit (CoA) has directed the National Police Commission to end its contract with gasoline stations that have been charging “evaporation fees” for petroleum products…
MMDA files another urgent motion
After strong winds tear down a defective Makati billboard structure MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will file another urgent motion today before a Makati City seeking…
FIERCE WINDS
kill 21, hurt 14 as ‘Pedring’ exits country; ‘Quiel’ approaching By ELENA L. ABEN * AP MANILA, Philippines - Emergency services and residents in Metro Manila cleaned up and restored…
HOWLER
'Pedring' kills 7 as rains, floods, winds knock out power, paralyze gov’t & transport operations in Luzon MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon “Pedring” killed seven people and paralyzed yesterday government and…
PNoy says government already working to address damage of typhoon “Pedring”
MANILA, Philippines (PNA) -- President Benigno S. Aquino III made an assurance Tuesday that the government is on top of the situation as typhoon Pedring battered Luzon, devastating mostly agricultural…
Thousands of persons displaced by ‘Pedring’ – DSWD
MANILA, Sept. 27 (PNA) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced that thousands of families were rendered displaced and homeless by winds and floods brought about by…
Class Suspensions as of 10pm (September 27, 2011)
Kinder-Secondary levels: San Mateo, Rodriguez, Cainta in Rizal; Tagalag, Isla, Wawangpolo,Poblacion,Arkong Bato,Rincon,Mabalo,Bisig, Polo, Pasolo, Coloong, Balangkas, Malanday in Valenzuela; Antipolo City; Bulacan; Marikina; Nueva Vizcaya; and Malabon. All levels: Olongapo…
Seven dead after Typhoon Nesat pounds Philippines
Manila, Philippines (Reuters) - Typhoon Nesat crossed the Philippines' main island late on Tuesday, leaving behind at least seven dead after it lashed crop-growing provinces and brought the capital to…
