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MANILA, Philippines — A new Low Pressure Area (LPA) that was spotted off Mindanao on Saturday morning may intensify into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 to 48 hours, the state weather agency said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the new LPA was located 1,575 kilometers west of Mindanao. Pagasa specialist Grace Castañeda, however, noted that currently available data shows the potential tropical cyclone is not expected to enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) and may only graze the PAR line, west of Palawan. ALSO READ: LPA forms east of Mindanao, damp […]…

Keep on reading: New LPA off Mindanao may become tropical cyclone in 24-48 hrs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The 89-year-old Korean national, who was found dead in Sitio Lower Bangkal, Barangay Guba, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, December 19, took his own life, authorities say. The victim has allegedly been depressed due to a sickness and made the decision to end it all himself. The deceased, Chung Chai Youn, 89, was reportedly living with only his caregiver as his companion at his house in Sitio Lower Bangkal, Brgy. Guba for some time now. READ: Police probes death of lawyer who fell from building in Cebu City Man kills self while visiting mother’s grave in […]…

Keep on reading: Korean national shoots self, leaves suicide note in Cebu City

ZAGREB, Croatia — A knife-wielding teenager walked into a school in Croatia’s capital on Friday, stabbed a 7-year-old girl to death, and wounded five more children and a teacher, authorities said. The attack took place around 9:50 a.m. on the last day of school before Christmas at the Precko Elementary School in the Zagreb neighborhood of the same name. It caters for children between the ages of 7 and 15. “The attacker is a 19-year-old who is a former student of that school and still lives nearby,” said Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic. “Eventually he started injuring himself. Police prevented him […]…

Keep on reading: Teenager stabs 7-year-old to death, 6 others in Croatian school

ILIGAN CITY—Former revolutionaries, incumbent members of the interim parliament and members of local clans are among the nominees for party representative seats in the elective legislature of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in 2025. This was revealed as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday released the certified list of 280 nominees […]…

Keep on reading: Ex-rebs, clan members are party nominees in BARMM polls

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday called on Filipinos to exercise caution when traveling as thousands hit the road for the Christmas and year-end holidays. In a radio interview, DOH Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Gloria Balboa said many bring their own vehicles to attend parties or to visit their hometowns, increasing the risk of road crash injuries. READ: DOH reminds public to make holidays revelry safe, healthy Before leaving home, Balboa advised motorists to remember the BLOWBAGETS advisory: Check the battery, lights, oil, water, brake, air, gas, engine and tires of their vehicles, and oneself. “Huwag uminom kung […]…

Keep on reading: DOH reminds of safe travel practices during holidays

MANILA, Philippines — Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers agrees with Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte in his call to investigate individuals on the narco list, but he said the list would have to be verified first to make sure the names were not included for mere political purposes. In an online interview on Friday, Barbers — the lead presiding officer of the House of Representatives’ quad committee — was asked about Duterte’s statements in relation to the four panels’ progress report. The progress report, which Barbers presented before the House plenary last Wednesday, admits […]…

Keep on reading: Barbers agrees with Paolo Duterte in probing those on narco list

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Regional Civil Security Unit 7 has reminded the general public to refrain from purchasing any of the banned firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in order to avoid untoward incidents that would spoil their yuletide celebration. Authorities emphasized that these products have been deemed not suitable for public use and must be avoided in order to ensure everyone’s safety amid the festivities. Police Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bilaro, officer in charge of RCSU-7, disclosed that there has been a decrease in the number of fires caused by fireworks in the recent years. He explained that this was because […]…

Keep on reading: RCSU-7 reminds public: Do not buy banned firecrackers

Agricultural group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag) expressed hope that the signing of a bill to revitalize the livestock, poultry and dairy industry would help bolster local production. “Iyon ang hingin natin sa mga congressman na mapabilis yung batas na iyon para at least lumaki yung local production (We’re asking congressmen to accelerate the passage of the law so it can significantly increase local production),” Sinag chair Rosendo So said in an interview on Thursday. “Ang tingin natin is makakatulong kung lumaki yung local production dahil mas malawak yung distribution ng pagkain (Our view is that it would help if […]…

Keep on reading: Agri group urges House to sign bill revitalizing livestock industry

London, United Kingdom — Iconic shipbuilder Harland and Wolff, famed for constructing the doomed Titanic, has struck a deal for its shipyards to be bought by Spanish peer Navantia, the UK government announced Thursday. The proposed deal maintains Navantia UK’s contract to build three Royal Navy ships, used to deliver supplies to British aircraft carriers. It will also secure 1,000 shipbuilding jobs that were left hanging in the balance after the Belfast-based company in September called upon outside administrators to help save it from collapse. READ: The first Titanic voyage is happening in the wake of submersible tragedy Navantia UK […]…

Keep on reading: Titantic shipbuilder stays afloat thanks to Spanish deal

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Thursday that it has granted 956 special permits to public utility vehicles (PUVs) which will be valid from Dec. 20 to Jan. 10 next year. READ: LTFRB approves 956 special PUV permits for holiday rush LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III said they received a total […]…

Keep on reading: 956 PUVs get special permits for holiday travel