Day: November 30, 2025

Manila: Shear line and four other weather systems will continue to affect the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said the shear line will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms over Apayao and Cagayan. According to Philippines News Agency, Batanes will have cloudy skies with light rains due to the northeast monsoon (amihan). Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will prevail over Kalayaan Islands due to the trough of Tropical Storm Koto (formerly Verbena). Koto was located 385 km. northwest of

Manila: First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Saturday commended the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country. According to Philippines News Agency, Araneta-Marcos shared photos of her attendance at the PCGA Executive Squadron Assembly 2025, held at Admiral Suites Residential in Manila, via Instagram. She expressed her honor in standing with volunteers whose courage, discipline, and compassion continue to strengthen the organization’s mission. Araneta-Marcos thanked the PCGA for their sacrifices, emphasizing that their service holds immense value. She highlighted how being a member of the Auxiliary has allowed her to work with individuals dedicated to

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Filipinos to uphold courage, dignity, and love of country as the nation commemorated the 162nd birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio. The observance comes amid a significant public demand for government accountability. According to Philippines News Agency, in his message, Marcos highlighted that Bonifacio’s life remains a guiding force for a nation facing challenges in governance and public trust. He urged citizens to emulate Bonifacio’s principles and remain committed to actions that benefit the common good. Marcos emphasized the importance of embracing the duty of loving the country above all else.

Hong kong: One Filipino national was confirmed dead in the inferno that engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong confirmed. The consulate said the deceased is female but did not provide further details about her identity. According to Philippines News Agency, in an advisory dated Nov. 29, the consulate said 79 Filipinos are confirmed safe and accounted for, one is injured, while 12 are still for verification. “The Consulate General of the Philippines in Hong Kong is presently continuing its on-the-ground operations to check the welfare of and

Pasay city: Fire broke out at the Senate building in Pasay City on Sunday morning and was extinguished by responding firefighters with no casualties, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. According to Philippines News Agency, the BFP promptly deployed personnel and assets after receiving report of the fire at about 6:30 a.m. The fire reached the first and second alarms by 6:50 a.m. and 6:58 a.m., respectively, before being placed under control at 7:43 a.m. The fire was extinguished at 8:20 a.m. No casualties were reported due to the incident, according to the BFP. Fire investigators are now determining