Manila: The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), shear line, and northeast monsoon (amihan) are expected to continue bringing cloudy skies with rains over various parts of the Philippines, as announced by the national weather bureau on Saturday. In a 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) highlighted regions that will be affected by these weather systems. According to Philippines News Agency, Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, and Palawan are anticipated to experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the ITCZ. Meanwhile, the shear line is forecasted

CAMP SIONGCO: Security forces, responding to calls for help from civilians, arrested 47 persons and seized 61 high-powered firearms during a law enforcement operation against warring Moro families in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur on Friday. According to Philippines News Agency, Col. Ricky P. Bunayog, officer in charge of the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade, stated that the firearms belonged to families locked in a long-standing feud and clashed occasionally. Bunayog detailed that the 1 p.m. joint military-police operation was conducted in Barangay Pimbalakan in Mamasapano, where the families of Badrudin Inda and Zainudin Kiaro have been fighting, causing fear and distress

Manila: As the nation celebrated Bonifacio Day on Saturday, House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez called for integrity, unity, and accountability, reminding Filipinos that these values are essential in building a stronger and more resilient nation. According to Philippines News Agency, Speaker Romualdez emphasized the enduring relevance of the national hero’s principles in his Bonifacio Day message. He highlighted the courage and sacrifices of Gat Andres Bonifacio, the Father of the Philippine Revolution, and pointed out the vital role of integrity, unity, and accountability in nation-building. “In these challenging times, when the principles of democracy and good governance are

Cebu City: Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) apprehended a couple involved in illegal drug activities and seized suspected shabu valued at PHP20.5 million in Cebu City Friday night. According to Philippines News Agency, suspects Joana Gallado and her live-in partner, Raymund Jorge, both 33, were taken into custody after a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tejero around 10:30 p.m. Authorities recovered 16 packs of shabu weighing approximately 3,020 grams, with an estimated market value of PHP20,536,000, along with marked money and other non-drug items. The collected evidence was forwarded to the Philippine National Police – Regional Forensic Unit

Manila: The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) on Friday unveiled its special 2024 Christmas Stamp, aimed at highlighting the cultural and historical churches along the Pasig River. PHLPost Postmaster General Luis Carlos explained that the stamp, titled “Simbang Gabi sa Ilog Pasig’ (Christmas Dawn Masses along Pasig River), is a creative work by Gelo Andres, developed in partnership with Renacimiento Manila. Renacimiento is a group of artists, creators and history enthusiasts. According to Philippines News Agency, measuring 234mm in length and 40mm in width, the stamp claimed the title of the world’s longest usable postage stamp. It features unique embellishments, including

Zamboanga City: Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have seized at least PHP28.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes from a facility in Zamboanga City during a two-day operation. The operation was carried out in Barangay Patalon, Zamboanga City from 11:20 p.m. on November 27 to 5 p.m. on November 28. It was a collaborative effort by CIDG-Zamboanga City, in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and other law enforcement agencies, under BIR Mission Order 00060479. According to Philippines News Agency, CIDG Acting Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III stated that 506 cases of cigarettes of