LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The rainy season may soon affect the country as the state weather bureau announced the start of the Southwest Monsoon, or “Habagat,” on Saturday, May 30.  The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said occasional to frequent rains and thunderstorms can be expected as the Habagat strengthens.  However, monsoon

TACLOBAN CITY — A critically endangered Philippine eagle was rescued by residents along the shores of Leyte town on Wednesday, May 27, raising concerns among wildlife authorities over the condition of one of the country’s rarest birds of prey. The wounded raptor was found around 10 a.m. in Sitio Core, Barangay Tinocdugan, about 10 kilometers

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat season has begun, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced Saturday. Habagat refers to warm, moist winds originating from the southwest, which bring rains to the western portion of the Philippines. “Recent analyses over the past days have shown the presence of southwesterly winds

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union — Three most wanted persons in the Ilocos Region, including a schoolteacher, were apprehended by the police in separate law enforcement operations last Thursday. The police said the schoolteacher from Aringay, La Union town and the second top most wanted in the area, was served five warrants of arrest —

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned residents in six areas of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon provinces of dangerous heat index levels on Saturday, May 30, despite looming rains. Based on Pagasa’s 5 p.m. bulletin on Friday, Sangley Point in Cavite City and Infanta, Quezon are expected

Death Toll Climbs as Rescue Teams Continue Search in Pampanga Building Collapse PAMPANGA – A tragic construction accident in Pampanga has claimed more lives after authorities recovered another victim from the rubble of a collapsed nine-story building. The death toll from the collapse of a nine-story building under construction in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, has ... Read more

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Ira Pablo Reveals What Many Allegedly Knew About Apple David APPLE DAVID – Just as the public debate over Apple David and Chad Gammad began to cool down, Ira Pablo reignited the issue with a series of explosive remarks online. Former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) reporter Ira Pablo spoke out against controversial courtside reporter Apple ... Read more

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Female Passenger Disappointed After Being Served Coffee and Green Peas on Airline Flight  A female passenger expressed her frustration over the food that was served to her by a popular airline during her flight.  Recently, Doña Mariquit, a Facebook user, shared her disappointment regarding the meal provided by the airline. The post quickly went viral and drew ... Read more

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LOS ANGELES – The former mayor of Arcadia, California pleaded guilty Friday to a federal charge of secretly working to advance China’s interests before being elected to the city council. Eileen Wang, 58, stepped down as the city’s mayor and resigned from the council when felony charges were announced May 11. Eileen Wang pleads guilty She pleaded

MANILA, Philippines — Dangerous levels of heat may be felt in Metro Manila on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecast on Saturday. Based on the weather bureau’s forecast, Metro Manila may log apparent temperatures of 43°C to 44°C, only two to three away from the highest expected heat index for