Category: General

Batanes: Strong winds and heavy rains continue across Northern Luzon as Super Typhoon Leon (international name Kong-rey) passes close to Batanes, the weather bureau said Thursday. Heavy rainfall over Batanes and the Babuyan Group of Islands could result in flooding and landslides in flood-prone areas, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said as of 5 a.m. Batanes’ local disaster response bodies reported that the towns of Uyugan, Sabtang, and Mahatao are experiencing strong winds and heavy rains Thursday morning. According to Philippines News Agency, most areas in Northern Luzon are forecast to experience light to moderate, with

Valenzuela: Dancer Kenneth “Klockwise” Martinez is ready for the challenge in the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Championships to be held on Nov. 9 at the NSCI Dome in Mumbai, India. Martinez earned a spot in the World Championships after topping the National Finals at the Kilometer Zero in Luneta Park, Manila last Sept. 28. According to Philippines News Agency, Martinez beat 15 other dancers from all over the country. With his masterful freestyle performances with just the right amount of theatrics, he captivated the crowd. ‘I am bringing the Filipino dance community and the whole Philippines with me,’

Manila: At least 69 percent of Filipinos gave their trust to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., while 66 percent approved of his performance in the third quarter of 2024, according to a new OCTA Research survey released on Thursday. The survey, conducted from September 4 to 7, showed that 69 percent of respondents expressed trust in the President, a slight two-point drop from the 71 percent recorded in the second quarter. His performance rating also declined by two percentage points to 66 percent from 68 percent in the previous quarter. According to Philippines News Agency, the September survey indicated that

North eastern palawan: The three-month closed-fishing season for round scad, locally known as galunggong, in North Eastern Palawan will commence on November 1, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced on Thursday. This initiative is set to last until January 31, 2025, as part of efforts to protect the species during its peak spawning period. According to Philippines News Agency, the BFAR emphasized that the use of purse seine, ring net, and bagnet for catching galunggong within the conservation area northeast of Palawan is strictly prohibited. This closed fishing season is a science-based conservation strategy aimed at allowing

Cotabato city: At least 19 people died while five others sustained injuries after clashes erupted between two rival Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) groups over a land dispute in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon. The hostilities involved MILF commanders Alonto Sultan and Ikot Dandua, who have been contesting ownership of rice fields in Barangay Kilangan. According to Philippines News Agency, tensions escalated over about 300 hectares of land, triggering armed encounters. Vice Mayor Abdilla Mamasabulod stated, “They are fighting for ownership of vast tracts of rice fields in the village,” confirming the fatalities reported by local leaders. Sultan