Day: January 5, 2025

MANILA: The shear line and the northeast monsoon, locally known as “amihan,” are set to continue affecting parts of Luzon, according to the weather bureau on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a 4 a.m. bulletin indicating that the shear line will cause cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. The Ilocos Region and other parts of Central Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to the shear line. Batanes and the Babuyan Islands will see cloudy skies accompanied by

LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, broke Michael Jordan’s longstanding record for the most 30-point games in the league’s history on Friday night. James scored 30 points for the 563rd time, surpassing the record set by Jordan in 2003. According to Philippines News Agency, James, 40, who is currently in his 22nd NBA season, achieved this milestone during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Lakers defeated the Hawks 119-102, with James playing a pivotal role in the victory. This latest achievement adds to James’s illustrious

OXFORDSHIRE: In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unearthed approximately 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years at a quarry in Oxfordshire, marking the largest footprint site ever found in the United Kingdom. This significant find, announced by the University of Oxford, reveals a vast collection of tracks that belonged to both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs, offering new insights into the prehistoric era. According to Philippines News Agency, the footprints uncovered at Dewars Farm Quarry form part of a “dinosaur highway” from the Middle Jurassic Period. Among the discoveries are tracks from the formidable nine-meter-long predator Megalosaurus and herbivorous dinosaurs,

MANILA: The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) successfully apprehended three of Metro Manila’s most wanted individuals in separate operations conducted during the first three days of 2025. These arrests follow concerted efforts by law enforcement to address outstanding warrants and enhance public safety in the region. According to Philippines News Agency, on January 3, NCRPO agents arrested the individual ranked No. 6 on the Regional Top Ten Most Wanted Persons (TTMWP) list in Barangay 73, Caloocan City. The suspect is facing multiple charges, including rape and acts of lasciviousness, with warrants issued by courts in Malabon and Pagadian City,

SEOUL: South Korea’s wider Seoul area and the eastern region of Gangwon experienced heavy snowfall on Sunday, leading officials to enhance weather alerts and prepare for potential disruptions. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted significant snow accumulation, with expectations of up to 8 centimeters in Seoul and up to 10 centimeters in the surrounding Gyeonggi Province and Gangwon by Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, the Ministry of Interior and Safety responded by activating the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters at Level 1. The crisis alert was elevated to “caution” from “attention” at 8 a.m. to address the situation effectively.