The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration warned of dangerous heat index levels ranging from 42°C to 44°C in eight areas on Wednesday. Based on the weather bureau’s 5 p.m. forecast on Tuesday, the following areas are: Dagupan City, Pangasinan – 44°C Bacnotan, La Union – 42°C San Jose, …
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Marcos rallies Filipinos: Don’t yield to oppression in our own backyard
President Marcos leads the 82nd Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) ceremony at Mt. Samat National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. RTVM Screengrab President Marcos Jr. on Tuesday called on Filipinos not to allow the country to suffer from oppression and subjugation, noting that threats to …
Read More »March saw 10th straight month of record global heat – climate monitor
World map showing temperature anomalies in March 2024, according to Copernicus C3S/ECMWF data. AFP Europe’s climate monitor said Tuesday that March was the hottest on record and the tenth straight month of historic heat, with sea surface temperatures also hitting a “shocking” new high. It is the latest red flag …
Read More »Probe China hiring spree
Chinese luring former, active PH military worries gov’t Several government and cybersecurity organizations said they are concerned about reports pointing to the alleged recruitment of former and active Filipino military personnel by suspected Chinese firms masquerading as American and European enterprises. The groups include the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Read More »Quiboloy’s 5 co-accused post bail before Davao City court
Apollo Quiboloy The Department of Justice on Monday said five co-accused of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy on charges of child abuse, exploitation and discrimination have posted bail before the Davao City regional trial court. In a report to the DOJ, the National Bureau of Investigation …
Read More »Marcos rules out placing country under state of calamity over El Niño impact
President Marcos said there was no need to declare a nationwide state of calamity amid the negative effects of the El Niño phenomenon. While he underscored the widespread effects of the dry spell, Mr. Marcos said he would let local government units decide on declaring a state of calamity in …
Read More »Marcos assures Quiboloy: US won’t be allowed to meddle in cases
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday assured fugitive televangelist Apollo Quiboloy that the United States will not meddle in his cases and all proceedings would be fair. “To Pastor Quiboloy, we’ve known him for a very long time. Ang maipapangako ko all the proceedings will be fair. Now, as to …
Read More »I won’t be caught alive, Quiboloy tells flock
Pastor Apollo Quiboloy Pastor Apollo Quiboloy said he would not be caught alive and would “die with honor and stand for the oppressed, those deprived of justice, and those deprived of fairness in the country” in an emotional audio address to his supporters aired over YouTube. Breaking down toward the …
Read More »5 ships to sail length of EEZ in 4-nation naval, air drills
EXERCISE ROUTE. Five ships—the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16); the US Navy’s USS Mobile (LCS-26); Australia’s HMAS Warramunga (FFH-152); and Japan’s JS Akebono (DD-108) (inset)—will trace the waters of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone from south to north today (outlined in red) in a Maritime …
Read More »DA won’t impose new SRP on rice, price cap – spox
The Department of Agriculture will not recommend a new retail price ceiling or suggested retail prices (SRPs) on rice despite the continued double-digit growth in the staple grain’s inflation rate. “We do not have a plan to impose a price cap or SRP because it might have an ill effect …
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