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DAVAO CITY—The towns of Malita and Don Marcelino in Davao Occidental have been placed under a state of calamity following flooding and landslides that hit these areas in the last week of 2024. Reports from the Office of Civil Defense showed that 24,780 families (112,738 people) in the entire Davao Region had been affected by […]…

Keep on reading: 2 Davao Occidental towns under calamity state

MANILA, Philippines — Several provinces in Northern Luzon, particularly those on the eastern side, may get heavy to intense rains on Saturday, January 4 due to the different weather systems, state meteorologists said on Friday. The rains — which may reach or around 100 mm to 200 mm — could affect Cagayan, Isabela, and Batanes provinces, according to an afternoon forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rains may fall in Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Ifugao. “So we can expect heavy to intense rains in Cagayan including Isabela. When rains are […]…

Keep on reading: Expect heavy rains in northeastern Luzon provinces – Pagasa

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 504 police officers from the different cities and provincial police units across Central Visayas were subjected to a surprise drug test on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The program, which is conducted regularly, also included personnel from the Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Central Visayas (RMFB 7). READ MORE: Policeman from Lapu-Lapu City Police Office fails drug test Lapu-Lapu City Clearing Team employees test negative for illegal drugs 51 bus, taxi drivers Test negative in surprise drug test at Cebu terminal Police Lieutenant Colonel Janette Rafter, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office in Central […]…

Keep on reading: Central Visayas: 504 policemen undergo surprise drug test

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order reorganizing the National Security Council (NSC) and removing VP Sara Duterte as a member. Under Executive Order No. 81, signed last December 30 and released to the public on Friday, the NSC shall now be composed of the following: President as Chairperson; Senate President; Speaker of the House of Representatives; Senate President Pro-Tempore; Three Deputy Speakers to be designated by the Speaker; Majority Floor Leader of the Senate; Majority Floor Leader of the House; Minority Floor Leader of the Senate; Minority Floor Leader of the House; Chairperson, Senate […]…

Keep on reading: Marcos reorganizes NSC, removes VP Sara as member

Tyrese Haliburton combined 33 points with a season-high 15 assists without a turnover to steer the Indiana Pacers to a convincing 128-115 win over the host Miami Heat in the NBA on Thursday night. The Pacers were untroubled from the outset as Haliburton set the tone with a 16-point, five-assist first quarter. In three meetings with Miami this season, Haliburton has 36 assists and one turnover. HALIBURTON PUTS ON A SHOW 🤩 33 PTS15 AST6 3PM 0 TO@Pacers W pic.twitter.com/UUjdvOmblE — NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2025 READ: NBA: Balanced offense, late surge help Pacers slide past Celtics Myles Turner scored […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Tyrese Haliburton dominates Heat again in Pacers’ victory

SEOUL — South Korean investigators entered the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and began executing a warrant for his arrest Friday over his failed martial law bid, the first time the country has ever sought to arrest a sitting leader. The suspended president, who issued a bungled declaration on December 3 that shook the vibrant East Asian democracy and briefly lurched it back to the dark days of military rule, now faces arrest, imprisonment or, at worst, the death penalty. “The execution of the arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol has begun,” said the Corruption Investigation Office […]…

Keep on reading: South Korea investigators attempt to arrest President Yoon

Alyssa Valdez described the year that passed perfectly well. “2024 for me was a roller-coaster ride,” Valdez, probably the most decorated, most loved volleyball player of the modern day, said. “As cliché as it is, that’s true.” The Creamline captain had a hard time returning to peak form after being hounded by injuries throughout 2024. […]…

Keep on reading: Alyssa Valdez looks ahead with optimism after ‘roller-coaster’ 2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Philippine Men’s National Football Team (PMNFT) head coach Albert Capellas declared that the team is just beginning to reach its potential following their historic run in the ongoing AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024. Despite being eliminated by Thailand in the semifinals via aggregate score on December 30, the Philippines delivered an unforgettable performance on the ASEAN regional football stage. The team’s 2-1 victory over Thailand in the first leg of the semifinals ended a 52-year drought against the Southeast Asian football powerhouse. “We have just arrived at this level. For many years, we couldn’t play these types […]…

Keep on reading: PMNFT’s historic AFF campaign signals a huge leap in int’l football

It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially to something that holds a special place in our hearts. 2024 hasn’t been the best year for some of us because, in the past year alone, we had to bid farewell to some of the most cherished establishments that shut down their doors. These places are more than just a venue for us to gather; they have also become a treasure map of happy memories for a lot of us. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and remember some of the well-loved places closed in 2024. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila After almost […]…

Keep on reading: ‘Gone, but not forgotten’: So long to these establishments that closed in 2024

MANILA, Philippines — A person deprived of liberty (PDL) was killed and two others were injured in a stabbing early morning of January 2 inside the Maximum Security Compound of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). Based on the report submitted by NBP acting Superintendent, Corrections Chief Inspector Roger Boncales, the incident took place at 7:15 a.m. at Gate 1-A, Quadrant 4 of the Maximum Security Compound. The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), which manages the national penitentiary, withheld the names of those involved until the families had been informed. “This approach emphasizes the Bureau’s commitment to maintaining dignity and respect for […]…

Keep on reading: PDL killed, 2 others injured in Bilibid stabbing