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03/09/2024

Three of the fatalities were victims of a landslide in Antipolo. The victims include a pregnant woman and two youngsters aged 12 and 15. The other landslide fatality was from Punta Princesa, Cebu.

LANDSLIDES triggered by heavy rains brought by the induced southwest monsoon or habagat and Tropical Storm Enteng killed at least four people as of Monday and rains are expected to continue until Thursday. Three of the fatalities were victims of a landslide in Antipolo. The victims include a pregn...

03/09/2024

The country’s dressed chicken inventory declined as traders made way for the “ber” months’ shipments, according to the United Broiler Raisers Association.

THE country’s dressed chicken inventory declined as traders made way for the “ber” months’ shipments, according to the United Broiler Raisers Association (Ubra). Data from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) showed that dressed chicken inventory in cold storage facilities nationwide ...

02/09/2024

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo said legal action is among the options being considered in response to the ramming of Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Mabanua by a Chinese Coast Guard ship three times causing damage to the latter last month.

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now studying the possibility of filing another arbitral case against China after the recent ramming incident at Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo said legal action is among the options being considered in r...

02/09/2024

A deputy minority leader on Monday accused Vice President Sara Duterte of leaving a legacy of unresolved issues in the Department of Education placing an undue burden on her successor, former senator and now Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara, particularly the Matatag curriculum.

A DEPUTY minority leader on Monday accused Vice President Sara Duterte of leaving a legacy of unresolved issues in the Department of Education (DepEd), placing an undue burden on her successor, former senator and now Secretary Juan Edgardo Angara, particularly the Matatag curriculum. House Deputy Mi...

02/09/2024

Making a surprise visit at the compound of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, Vice President Sara Duterte told his followers she thinks he is no longer in the city, adding that the pastor had “a lot of time to think of going out of the city”.

Asked about the whereabouts of Quiboloy, Duterte said in jest, “One guess? I think he is in heaven.”

DAVAO CITY – Making a surprise visit at the compound of fugitive religious leader Apollo Quiboloy, Vice President Sara Duterte told his followers she thinks he is no longer in the city, adding that the pastor had “a lot of time to think of going out of the city”. Asked…

02/09/2024

Team captain Jelord Talisayan had 15 points and reigning University Athletic Association of the Philippines Best Opposite Spiker Dryx Saavedra added 14, converting 11 of his 28 spike attempts, as the Tamaraws improved their win-loss record to 5-1 in the eight-team preseason tournament organized by Sports Vision.

FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY downed Letran, 26-24, 22-25, 25-19, 29-27, Sunday to secure move to the top spot in the V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge at the Paco Arena in Manila. Team captain Jelord Talisayan had 15 points and reigning University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Best Op...

02/09/2024

The anticipated clash between the sisters was intensified by the unexpected withdrawal of Luisita champion Precious Zaragosa due to injury.

SARINES twins Lisa and Mona engage in another intense sibling rivalry—this time with the stakes higher—in the girls’ 13-15 category of the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) Series 6 in Lipa City. The penultimate leg of the seven-stage reg...

02/09/2024

Such aggressive acts, he said in a statement, “have repeatedly endangered the lives of our brave men and women Coast Guard personnel and violated international maritime laws and sovereign rights.”

THE government should not lose time bringing to international courts a case against China’s “increasingly aggressive actions” that endanger Filipinos, with the latest incident over the weekend at Escoda Shoal with the ramming of the Coast Guard’s largest vessel in service, the BRP Teresa Mag...

02/09/2024

Cebu Pacific Advisory #3

Additional Cancelled Flight Due to Tropical Storm Enteng

As of September 2, 2024; 5:30 PM

Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Enteng on flight operations, Cebu Pacific has canceled the following flight scheduled on September 3, 2024:

5J404/405 Manila – Laoag – Manila


Affected passengers have been informed via email and provided with the following options through the Manage Booking portal on

the Cebu Pacific website https://www.cebupacificair.com/manage-booking:


1. Free Rebooking

Rebook without fare difference for travel up to thirty (30) days from original flight date. The fare difference will apply if the travel period is beyond thirty (30) days from the original flight date.

2. Travel Fund

Store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet and use this to either book a new flight or pay for add-ons (example: baggage allowance, seat selection, etc.)

3. Refund

Full refund of your ticket.

CEB is also offering flexible options, which include free rebooking and a travel fund, to passengers who wish to postpone their flights to and from Cauayan, Laoag, Legazpi (Daraga), Masbate, Naga, San Jose, Tuguegarao, and Virac on September 4, 2024. They may avail themselves of their preferred option online up to two (2) hours before their scheduled time of departure.

As this is a developing situation, some flight changes may take place as the storm passes. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights via https://www.cebupacificair.com/flight-status and update their contact details via the Manage Booking portal to receive email notifications on flight reminders and updates.


For other questions or concerns, passengers may send a message via Charlie the virtual assistant on the Cebu Pacific website, or through CEB’s official Facebook and Twitter accounts.

We appeal for your patience and understanding as we work towards normalizing our operations as soon as possible.


We will provide updates as necessary.

02/09/2024

🚨 Breaking News: Malacañang Suspends Classes & Government Work 🚨

In response to severe weather conditions, Malacañang has announced the suspension of classes in all levels, both public and private schools, and work in government offices across Metro Manila and Calabarzon (Region 4A) for tomorrow, September 3, 2024.

The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

Stay safe and plan accordingly!

02/09/2024

Voting 19-0-0, senators approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2620, which seeks to amend Republic Act No. 11223 or the Universal Health Care Law, including the revision of the premium rates for direct contributors of state insurer Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on August 27, 2024.

READ: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lis/bill_res.aspx?congress=19&q=SBN-2620

02/09/2024

Umiwas sa mga natumbang poste o napatid na electrical wirings dahil sa . Kung kinakailangan lumabas ng bahay, wear protective rubber boots and gloves.

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02/09/2024

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟓:𝟎𝟎𝐏𝐌 | 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄
1. QMR East Avenue in front of Lung center
2. Belfast fronting Mary the Queen, Brgy. Pasong Putik
3. G. Araneta, corner E. Rodriguez, Brgy. Dona Imelda
4. Gen. Luis corner T.S Cruz Subdivision Brgy. Nagkaisang Nayo
5. Gen. Luis corner Banahaw Street, Brgy. Nagkaisang Nayon
6. G. Araneta corner Victory Avenue, Brgy. Tatalon
7. Gumamela Street Brgy Roxas
8. E. Rodriguez cor. Sta Cecilia Brgy. Damayan Lagi
9. Delmonte West Riverside corner Valencia Street, Brgy. Delmonte
10. Kaliraya Bridge, Brgy. Tatalon
11. Araneta Ave. cor. Victory St. Brgy. Tatalon
12. Peacock Street Upper Nawasa Purok 1, Brgy. Commonwealth

𝐊𝐍𝐄𝐄 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏
1. NS Amoranto St. towards G. Araneta Brgy Sto Domingo – Not passable to light vehicles

𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏
1. Tandang Sora Ave. Covered court Katipunan Ave. Old Balara – Ongoing rescue operation

𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄/𝐔𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄
1. QA corner Examiner – Cleared
2. East Avenue Gate 8 – Cleared
3. Santol Street corner Tomas Pingping – Ongoing clearing operations

𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒
1. Payatas road towards Montalban – Cleared

Patuloy ang pagsisikap ng ating lokal na pamahalaan na siguraduhing ligtas at maayos ang mga kalsada sa lungsod.

Mag-ingat po tayong lahat.

Para sa emergency, tumawag sa:
Quezon City Helpline: 122

Emergency Operations Center:
• 8988-4242 local 8038
• 0947-885-9929
• 0947-884-7498

02/09/2024

🚨 Typhoon Enteng Update (5 p.m., September 2, 2024) 🚨

Typhoon Enteng has made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora, and is now sweeping through Quirino province. PAGASA warns of heavy to intense rains (100-200 mm) through tomorrow afternoon in the Ilocos Region, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Benguet, and northern and central Aurora. Ilocos Sur and Abra will face prolonged intense rainfall until Wednesday afternoon.

Moderate to heavy rains are also expected in Zambales, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Rizal, Metro Manila, the rest of Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The rest of Ilocos Region and Benguet should brace for more moderate to heavy rains as Enteng intensifies into a severe tropical storm.

Stay safe and .

02/09/2024

The Commission on Elections on Saturday took delivery of 8,640 brand new automated counting machines that will be used in the midterm and parliamentary elections next year.

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday took delivery of 8,640 brand new automated counting machines (ACMs) that will be used in the midterm and parliamentary elections next year. Saturday’s delivery brings to more than 24,000 the ACMs now in Comelec possession. The South Korean firm Mir...

02/09/2024

The Cool Smashers are the favorites with their eight PVL titles, but the Chargers’ fairy-tale run might just skewer history.

AKARI and Creamline slug it out for the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference crown at the Smart Araneta Colisem on Monday—a knockout duel that’s expected to provide more fireworks than the hotly contested semifinals two nights ago. The Cool Smashers are the favorites with their ...

02/09/2024

The Science Chief said that one of his leadership’s 11 priorities is to improve the DOST’s laboratories to provide testing and standards facility to ensure that the R&D products are competitive.

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is prioritizing the strengthening of its relationship with local stakeholders and academic institutions in order to increase the chances of various research and development (R&D) projects being commercialized and used by local communities. “The job o...

02/09/2024

The Bureau of Immigration arrested more than 100 foreigners who were found working in an illegal cyber-gambling hub in barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, last Saturday.

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested more than 100 foreigners who were found working in an illegal cyber-gambling hub in barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, last Saturday. The foreigners were arrested during an operation that was conducted in coordination with the Presidential Anti-Organized Cri...

02/09/2024

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. joined the growing list of Carlos Yulo’s benefactors by rewarding the double gold medalist gymnast at the Paris Olympics with a P5 million bonus during the “Astig Ka, Carlos!” held in his honor.

DIGIPLUS Interactive Corp. joined the growing list of Carlos Yulo’s benefactors by rewarding the double gold medalist gymnast at the Paris Olympics with a P5 million bonus during the “Astig Ka, Carlos!” held in his honor. “I’m deeply grateful to DigiPlus and ArenaPlus for celebrating this ...

02/09/2024

As the Philippines commemorated Buwan ng Wika in August, the Department of Science and Technology led the way in coming up with a research and development roadmap that can help strengthen natural language research in the country.

As the Philippines commemorated Buwan ng Wika in August, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) led the way in coming up with a research and development roadmap that can help strengthen natural language research in the country. This was highlighted during the multi-sectoral meeting among DO...

02/09/2024

At a Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued at 2 p.m. Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration said the center of the eye of the storm is now over the coastal water of Casiguran, Aurora, and is moving North Northwestward at 20 km/h.

The storm is packing sustained winds of 85 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 105 km/h.

Tropical Storm Enteng further intensifies and is expected to make landfall either in the Northern Aurora or Southern Isabela areas, the country’s weather bureau reported. At a Tropical Cyclone Bulletin issued at 2 p.m. Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Admi...

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The Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) is exploring the Greater Manila Bay Area as a new investment hub. Secretary Frederick Go shared that the project, inspired by China’s successful Greater Bay Area, could attract advanced technologies and more investments to the Philippines. “This is something that can be looked at a little deeper,” Go said. The initiative aims to link Bataan, Cavite, Greater Manila, and Bulacan, complementing ongoing efforts in the Luzon Economic Corridor. about this promising project and its potential impact.

THE development of the Greater Manila Bay Area as a strategy to attract more investments to the Philippines will be looked into in the coming months, according to Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (Osapiea) Secretary Frederick Go. “I think it’s ...

02/09/2024

THE GLOVES ARE ON. Governor Chavit Singson (center) presented Charly Suarez who is resuming his bid for a world title as he faces American opponent Andres Cortes in a 10-round eliminator on September 20 in Glendale, Arizona.

Suarez, a former Olympian and three-time Southeast Asian Games gold medalist, currently has 17 wins, nine via knockout, since he turned professional in 2019.

The 36-year old boxer is set to leave for Las Vegas on September 1 as part of his preparations for the fight against Cortes.

Also in photo are from left: Ricardo Navalta, Charly Suarez, Gov. Chavit Singson, coach Delfin Boholst, and actor Christian Singson during press conference and send -off at the Chavit residence in Corinthian Gardens in QC.

📸 Bernard Testa/BM

02/09/2024

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested over 100 foreigners in a major crackdown on an illegal cyber-gambling hub in Barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City. According to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, the raid revealed "illegal online gaming operations on makeshift work stations" and is part of a broader effort to combat illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO). Authorities are also considering charges against the resort owners for harboring these illegal operations. about the operation and its impact:

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested more than 100 foreigners who were found working in an illegal cyber-gambling hub in barangay Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, last Saturday. The foreigners were arrested during an operation that was conducted in coordination with the Presidential Anti-Organized Cri...

02/09/2024

The economic impact of the operations of the testing centers, the inflow of foreign candidates taking the examinations in the Philippines, and the opening of services, including the offering of AICPA examination review classes, are just some of the benefits and outcomes.

Part four The recent designation in July 2024 of the Philippines as a testing site for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) examinations presents interesting, if not ominous insights about the accountancy profession in the Philippines. This decision was made by the National...

02/09/2024

Filipino-Japanese Junna Tsukii transitioned big time from karate to mixed martial arts by overwhelming Ruka Sakamoto in under three minutes at the Deep Summer Festival 2024 in Odaiba on Tokyo Bay in Japan on Sunday.

FILIPINO-JAPANESE Junna Tsukii transitioned big time from karate to mixed martial arts (MMA) by overwhelming Ruka Sakamoto in under three minutes at the Deep Summer Festival 2024 in Odaiba on Tokyo Bay in Japan on Sunday. No title was at stake in the flyweight bout but the Birmingham 2022 World…

02/09/2024

A new research initiative aims to produce eco-friendly bioplastic films reinforced with nanocellulose derived from the Backcross Abaca with Native and Desirable Accessions to Lift Up the Abaca Industry abaca hybrid.

A new research initiative aims to produce eco-friendly bioplastic films reinforced with nanocellulose derived from the Backcross Abaca with Native and Desirable Accessions to Lift Up the Abaca Industry (Bandala) abaca hybrid. The project, “Application of Cellulose Nanocrystals Extracted from Banda...