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'Habagat', LPA to bring rains over Luzon, Visayas

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Rains will continue to affect parts of Luzon and Visayas due to the southwest monsoon or "habagat", the weather bureau said Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospher... Read More


Jennifer Barzaga wins Cavite congressional seat after son's expulsion

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Former Dasmarinas City Mayor Jennifer "Jenny" Barzaga won the Cavite 4th District congressional seat in a special election on Saturday, capturing 201,893 votes following the expulsi... Read More


AFP sends disaster response units as 'habagat' floods C. Luzon, NCR

Manila, Aug. 30 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has deployed disaster response personnel, vehicles and other humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) assets to flood-hit areas... Read More


PBBM closely monitors 'habagat' situation, orders swift aid

Manila, Aug. 30 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the situation in areas affected by heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat), Malacanang said Sunday. "Laging t... Read More


DND reaffirms PH-US alliance as MDT marks 75 years

Manila, Aug. 30 -- The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to its longstanding alliance with the United States (US) as the two countries marked the 75... Read More


'Unsatisfactory' DPWH Las Pinas-Muntinlupa official sacked

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon has relieved the maintenance department head of the Las Pinas-Muntinlupa District Engineering Office for "unsati... Read More


5 officials get new posts in latest PNP revamp

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Five senior police officials were reassigned in the latest Philippine National Police (PNP) reorganization that took effect Aug. 29. Former Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Director Brig... Read More


PDEA hails life terms for 2 Chinese nationals in 2020 drug sting

Manila, Aug. 30 -- Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to life imprisonment by a Pasay City court over a 2020 drug trafficking attempt, a major legal victory welcomed by the Philippine Drug Enforceme... Read More


'Habagat' to continue drenching Luzon, Visayas

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The southwest monsoon or "habagat" and a low pressure area (LPA) northeast of Batanes will continue to drench Luzon and the Visayas, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m.... Read More


DSWD on red alert due to prolonged effects of 'habagat'

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is on red alert as it monitors the prolonged effects of the southwest monsoon or "habagat" in parts of Luzon and the Visayas.... Read More