Day: January 26, 2025

Manila: Easterlies and northeast monsoon, locally known as ‘amihan’, are set to bring cloudy skies with rains across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported. According to Philippines News Agency, the weather bureau’s 4 a.m. bulletin indicated that regions such as Caraga, Davao Region, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience cloudy skies accompanied by scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the influence of easterlies. The northeast monsoon will continue to affect Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon, resulting in cold weather with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated light rains. Meanwhile, the remainder

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined the observance of Al Isra Wal Mi’raj on Sunday, expressing hope that the significant Islamic event would inspire unity and perseverance in the country. The occasion, which marks the Night Journey and Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad, is a time of deep spiritual reflection for the Muslim community. According to Philippines News Agency, Marcos emphasized the spiritual importance of the event, encouraging the faithful to embrace the values of perseverance, sacrifice, and faith. “As you venerate this historic miracle through supplication and prayer, may its essence inspire among the Muslim faithful the value

Quezon City: Lured by higher pay and prospects of a better life, a total of 28,258 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) graduates from the Philippines took the United States licensure examination for the first time in 2024, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo said on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, the number of Philippine-educated nurses seeking to practice their profession in America remains high due to insufficient pay at home. Rillo, vice chairperson of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, highlighted this in a news release. He estimates that 54 percent of BSN graduates from the Philippines

Manila: China’s illegal activities on the country’s waters are forcing the Philippines to defend itself and assert its rights, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said. “What is being done to the Philippines is forcible stealing of its rights, sovereign rights, in the exclusive economic zone which the Philippines has the sole right to explore, exploit resources in, by China. And doing this through not only words but through muscle,” he said during a recent interview with Hoover Institution’s “Battlegrounds”. According to Philippines News Agency, the DND chief was referring to China’s illegal activities in the West

Manila: Close to 3,000 police officers were sanctioned in 2024 for various violations committed while on duty, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, official data show 5,457 officers faced administrative charges and were involved in 3,751 cases. Among them, 2,765 officers received penalties, while 2,691 were exonerated. Records showed that among those penalized, 1,112 received suspensions including a colonel, 19 lieutenant colonels, 29 majors, 30 captains, and 22 lieutenants. Meanwhile, 903 officers were dismissed for various offenses while other penalties imposed included demotion (108), forfeiture of salary (103), reprimand (423), restriction (82), and withholding