Day: October 31, 2024

Valenzuela: Dancer Kenneth “Klockwise” Martinez is ready for the challenge in the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Championships to be held on Nov. 9 at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai, India. Martinez earned a spot in the World Championships after topping the National Finals at the Kilometer Zero in Luneta Park, Manila last Sept. 28. According to Philippines News Agency, Martinez beat 15 other dancers from all over the country. With his masterful freestyle performances with just the right amount of theatrics, he captivated the crowd. ‘I am bringing the Filipino dance community and the whole Philippines with me,’

Manila: At least 69 percent of Filipinos gave their trust to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., while 66 percent approved of his performance in the third quarter of 2024, according to a new OCTA Research survey released on Thursday. The survey, conducted from September 4 to 7, showed that 69 percent of respondents expressed trust in the President, a slight two-point drop from the 71 percent recorded in the second quarter. His performance rating also declined by two percentage points to 66 percent from 68 percent in the previous quarter. According to Philippines News Agency, the September survey indicated that

Calamba city: Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) has inflicted approximately PHP124 million worth of damage to crucial irrigation infrastructure across the Calabarzon region, according to the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) 4-A. This damage has been classified as Level 2, indicating that significant repairs are necessary to restore the affected facilities fully. According to Philippines News Agency, Precious Palacol, the senior engineer of NIA 4-A’s Operations Section, reported in a phone interview that the storm resulted in damage to multiple dams. Notable structural damages include the collapse of the counterfort retaining wall downstream of the Sta. Cruz Dam in

Manila: Malacañang has officially released the list of regular holidays and special non-working days for the year 2025. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation 727 on October 30, which was made public on Thursday, outlining the specific dates for these holidays. According to Philippines News Agency, the proclamation designates several dates as regular holidays and special non-working days. Regular holidays include New Year’s Day on January 1, Araw ng Kagitingan on April 9, Maundy Thursday on April 17, Good Friday on April 18, Labor Day on May 1, Independence Day on June 12, National Heroes Day on August 25, Bonifacio

Laoag city: The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) in Ilocos Norte is advising residents to visit cemeteries and memorial parks early or postpone it until Typhoon Leon dissipates. PDRRMC head Marcell Tabije, in a media interview Thursday, said extra precaution must be observed in this year’s observance of ‘Undas’ or the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day as several public cemeteries and memorial parks here are also prone to flooding and landslides. According to Philippines News Agency, the PDRRMC, along with the Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine National Police, Philippine Marines, Philippine Army, Philippine Coast Guard,