Day: April 22, 2025

Manila: The city government of Manila has implemented road closures on Tuesday for the state funeral of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Nora Aunor, or Nora Cabaltera Villamayor in real life. Portions of Padre Burgos Avenue (from Mehan Garden to Quezon Boulevard Bridge northbound) and Natividad Lopez Street Northbound (from N. Lopez/Villegas intersection heading towards Universidad de Manila) will be closed to traffic starting 7 a.m., according to an advisory from the Manila Public Information Office late Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, motorists are also advised that parking restrictions (one-side parking) will be implemented from Taft Avenue

Manila: The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting southern Mindanao will continue to bring rains across the island, the weather bureau said on Tuesday. Davao Region, Sarangani, South Cotabato, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi will experience scattered rains and thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rains in those areas could result in flash floods or landslides, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the rest of Mindanao will still experience isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms could also result in flash floods or landslides, PAGASA added. Meanwhile, isolated rain showers or thunderstorms caused by the

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a new law mandating the proper and immediate burial of Muslim cadavers, aligned with Islamic rites. The legislation, known as Republic Act (RA) 12160, was approved on April 11 and stipulates that Muslim burials should be conducted as soon as possible, irrespective of whether a certificate of death has been issued. According to Philippines News Agency, RA 12160 emphasizes the state’s recognition and respect for the religious customs and beliefs of Filipino Muslims, particularly their tradition of burying the dead before the next call to prayer. The law mandates that the death