Day: November 1, 2024

Manila: Leon, known internationally as Kong-rey, has weakened into a severe tropical storm and has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). Despite its departure, rainy conditions are expected to persist in several parts of Luzon during All Saints’ Day. According to Philippines News Agency, Benison Estareja, a weather specialist with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), reported in a 5 a.m. weather update that Leon left the PAR at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Friday. The storm was last recorded at 550 kilometers north-northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 100 kilometers per hour near

Albay: A tradition that some may not understand or dismiss as mere showmanship is, for the Relleve family, the best way to honor their departed father. For more than 10 years, the family has faithfully observed the tradition of grave “branding,” which they began in 2013, as a means to keep alive the memories of their father, Jose, who passed away in 2011. According to Philippines News Agency, by painting the tomb of the head of the family with logos of his favorite brands, the Relleve family of Oas, Albay has captured the attention of the public, both online and

PUERTO PRINCESA: The Philippines grabbed two gold medals Friday during the 2024 International Canoe Federation (ICF) Dragon Boat World Championships here. According to Philippines News Agency, the Filipinos clocked 47.07 seconds in the 20-seater Mixed 200-meter event to beat the Canadians, who finished in 48.69 seconds, while Individual Neutral Athletes placed third with a time of 49.03 seconds. Team captain Ojay Fuentes expressed satisfaction, stating, “We’re so happy for winning two gold medals, this is a big boost to all the Filipino athletes competing here.” Fuentes also extended gratitude to supporters, including the Puerto Princesa City government, the Philippine Sports

Manila: Former Taguig mayor Lino Cayetano and his wife Fille can still exhaust legal remedies on the dismissal of their application to transfer their voter registration. Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairperson George Erwin Garcia, however, declined to further tackle the case. “It’s premature to answer. May mga remedies pa na pwede nilang ma-avail (Some remedies can still be availed of), hence, it’s improper to speculate at this point,” he said in a Viber message on Thursday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Comelec, in a 24-page resolution, stated that the Election Registration Board (ERB) denied the couple’s request to transfer

Caraga: Seven New People’s Army (NPA) members surrendered to the Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) on Oct. 30 following negotiations led by police units across the region, the office reported Friday. Among those who surrendered was a 27-year-old rebel, identified only as Alias Dems, a member of the Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda (SYP) Sikop of the NPA’s North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC). According to Philippines News Agency, Dems surrendered to the Agusan del Norte Provincial Police Office (ADNPPO), turning over a .22-caliber Smith and Wesson revolver, 20 rounds of ammunition, and an improvised explosive device (IED). Also surrendered on