Day: December 2, 2025

Baguio city: Temperatures in Baguio City remain within the normal range but are expected to drop to 8 degrees Celsius or lower by January, the weather bureau said Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, PAGASA chief weather specialist Larry Esperanza stated that the current minimum temperatures in Baguio City range from 16 to 17 degrees Celsius, with maximum temperatures reaching between 28 and 29 degrees Celsius. “This is our normal temperature which is not very high or low. However, we should expect a temperature that is below 10 degrees,” Esperanza noted during a media interview. Esperanza highlighted that the lowest

Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed six police officers of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) under restrictive custody following allegations of their involvement in the theft of evidence money seized during a raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) in Bataan last October. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla made the announcement at a press briefing held at Camp Crame. According to Philippines News Agency, the raid resulted in the seizure of PHP141,133,483. However, a court later ordered on November 19 the return of the sum and other confiscated items, declaring the operation illegal after an inventory

Manila: The chairperson of the House Committee on Ethics on Tuesday pushed back against Cavite Rep. Francisco ‘Kiko’ Barzaga’s claim that he was being ‘silenced’ for criticizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his administration, stressing that his suspension stemmed from clear violations of ethics rules and not from dissent or political views. According to Philippines News Agency, 4Ps Party-list Rep. JC Abalos stated in a press briefing that the findings were clear-cut and demonstrated that Barzaga violated Republic Act 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, Rule 20 of the

Baguio: The city health office has called on residents to take advantage of free medical check-ups available at district health centers under the Universal Health Care law. This initiative aims to ensure early detection of illnesses among the population. According to Philippines News Agency, city health officer Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes emphasized the availability of district health centers in addition to the main health center for residents to undergo health checks. She pointed out the importance of these check-ups not only when individuals feel unwell but also as a preventive measure to confirm their well-being. Brillantes highlighted the significance of

Davao city: Police confiscated PHP31.3 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested 369 suspects in 313 anti-drug operations across the Davao Region in November, officials reported Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, Brig. Gen. Leon Victor Rosete, regional police director, said the operations netted 77 high-value targets and 292 street-level suspects. Authorities seized 4,592.44 grams of shabu valued at PHP31.3 million and 1,259.72 grams of marijuana leaves worth PHP151,167. Rosete stated, ‘There is no safe place for those who continue to peddle illegal drugs in the region. We will find you, arrest you, and hold you accountable.’ The Davao City