Day: November 2, 2024

Manila: The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) has distanced itself from an anti-POGO police operation conducted at the Century Peak Tower in Ermita, Manila, on October 29. The PAOCC labeled the operation as ‘flawed’ due to the reported release of foreign suspects. According to Philippines News Agency, the operation was led by the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) at the 40-story Century Peak Tower, a location believed to employ individuals from previously closed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hubs. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna was informed of the raid during its execution, but the PAOCC stated it was neither consulted

Manila: The easterlies are expected to bring cloudy skies and rain showers to most parts of the Philippines, as reported by the weather bureau. According to the 4 a.m. weather advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), regions including Cagayan Valley, Aurora, Quezon, the Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA has indicated that Metro Manila and other parts of the country will also see partly cloudy to cloudy conditions accompanied by isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to

Manila: In recognition of Filipino architects’ contributions to the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared December as “Philippine Architecture Festival – National Architecture Month.” Under Proclamation 724, signed by Marcos on October 28 and made public on Saturday, the Board of Architecture under the Professional Regulation Commission has been tasked with leading the observance of this month-long celebration. The Board will coordinate with accredited architectural organizations to promote the discipline and recognize the significant contributions of Filipino architects. According to Philippines News Agency, Proclamation 934, issued in 1971, initially declared the second week of December as “Architecture Week.”

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially designated the second week of October as ‘National Myopia Consciousness Week’ to foster public awareness about the dangers of myopia. The initiative aims to educate the public on the importance of myopia prevention and control to promote healthier lifestyle habits among Filipinos. According to Philippines News Agency, Proclamation 722, signed by Marcos on October 28, tasks the Department of Health, along with the Professional Regulation Commission and its Board of Optometry, with leading the yearly observance of National Myopia Consciousness Week. The proclamation describes myopia, or nearsightedness, as a refractive error where

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially declared a series of local holidays for November and December through a series of proclamations. These announcements are aimed at commemorating various founding anniversaries and local festivals across different regions of the Philippines. According to Philippines News Agency, the proclamations include Proclamation 711, which declares a holiday in the City of Valenzuela on November 12 to mark its 401st founding anniversary. Similarly, Proclamation 712 designates November 15 as a holiday in the province of Oriental Mindoro for its 74th founding anniversary. Proclamation 713 and 714 focus on the city of Palayan, Nueva