Category: National
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Rising Heat: The Perils of High Temperature in the Philippines
As temperatures soar during April and May, the hottest months in the Philippines, PAGASA forecasts Dagupan City, Pangasinan, will hit the ‘danger’ heat index of 42ºC today. This level poses significant risks such as heat cramps and exhaustion, with symptoms ranging from fatigue to vomiting, warns the Department of Health. Heat indexes between 42ºC and…
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Class Cancellations on March 4, 2025, Due to High Heat Index
MANILA, Philippines – Various regions have announced the suspension of in-person classes on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, due to anticipated elevated heat index levels. The heat index refers to the perceived temperature as a result of air temperature combined with humidity. Often referred to as the ‘feels-like’ temperature, it indicates how the body experiences the…
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NAIA Introduces Automated Parking to Ease Traffic and Wait Times
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila aims to enhance its services by launching an innovative automated parking system at Terminal 3, effective March 1. This new system, introduced by New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), which operates the airport, is designed to decrease waiting periods and facilitate smoother traffic within the facility. Expansion to…
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Ex-Military Personnel Implicated in Student Kidnapping Scheme
The recent abduction of a Chinese student from a foreign educational institution has been connected to retired military personnel working as enforcers for Chinese mobsters involved in illegal online gaming, according to the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). During a radio interview, PAOCC Executive Director Gilbert Cruz revealed that these former soldiers are employed by…
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South Korean Telecom Fraudster Apprehended by Immigration in Manila
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has captured a 24-year-old South Korean fugitive, Park Seungeon, who is wanted for telecommunications fraud in his home country. Arrested on February 27 in Parañaque City, Park is currently held at Camp Bagong Diwa’s warden facility, awaiting deportation proceedings. Park allegedly overstayed in the Philippines, evading arrest for over two…
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Erwin Tulfo Advocates SRP Implementation to Control Food Prices
Senatorial candidate and ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo has voiced his support for applying suggested retail prices (SRP) on essential food items. This measure is aimed at mitigating excessive price hikes, which are often orchestrated by opportunistic businessmen. According to Tulfo, marketplace intermediaries such as middlemen and brokers are known to inflate food prices considerably, leading…
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Escudero Calls for Review of PIGOs, Warns of Ban Amid Rising Social Impact on Filipinos
MANILA — Senate President Francis Escudero has urged the government to conduct a sweeping review of Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs), warning that these locally focused online gambling platforms risk exploiting vulnerable Filipinos and mirroring the social ills linked to their offshore counterparts, POGOs. Key Concerns: Gambling’s Domestic Toll Escudero emphasized that while the controversial…
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Stay Vigilant Against Fake News During Election Periods, Warns President Marcos
As the election season heats up, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has urged citizens to remain vigilant against fake news and misinformation, which tend to proliferate during campaign periods. In a recent vlog, Marcos emphasized the importance of discerning truth from falsehood, especially when consuming online content. ‘Campaigns are often accompanied by intrigue and mudslinging,…
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Sandiganbayan Confirms Guilt of Aurora Officials in Controversial Infrastructure Case
The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has affirmed the guilty verdict against six officials of Aurora province for unlawfully awarding an infrastructure contract in 2014, violating Section 3(e) of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act). In a resolution dated February 27, the anti-graft court dismissed the motions for reconsideration filed by the convicted officials,…
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International Tourism Soars Back to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
As international tourism witnesses a robust recovery, the Philippines is celebrating a significant rebound in tourist arrivals, approaching pre-pandemic peaks. According to the Bureau of Immigration (BI), nearly 14.7 million international travelers visited in 2024, inching closer to the 17 million in 2019 before the global health crisis. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado highlighted this…
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