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'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


A week of action: Disaster response, health, agri top PBBM's agenda

Manila, Aug. 29 -- As the country continues to grapple with pressing challenges, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. concentrated on providing swift aid to Filipinos, particularly disaster victims, whil... Read More


Phivolcs warns of lahar flows from Pinatubo, Taal volcanoes

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday warned of lahar flows from Pinatubo and Taal volcanoes amid heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoo... Read More


Comelec may extend voting hours for Cavite polls due to bad weather

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking at the possibility of extending the voting hours in the ongoing special polls for the 4th Legislative District of Cavite. Comelec C... Read More


PAGASA warns low-lying areas as La Mesa Dam exceeds overflow level

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday warned low-lying areas in Metro Manila as the water level of the La Mesa Dam in... Read More


Liability of contractor of collapsed Angeles City building upheld

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has upheld the PHP11.49 million liability of the contractor of the nine-story building that collapsed in Angeles City, Pampanga in May.... Read More


8.8K barangays warned vs. rain-induced landslides, floods

Manila, Aug. 29 -- A total of 8,823 barangays nationwide are susceptible to landslides and flooding due to heavy rains, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) warned on Saturday. The agency said the ... Read More


DPWH inspects damaged Tarlac bridge

Manila, Aug. 29 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Tarlac 1st District Engineering Office has conducted an inspection of the Aquino Bridge in Tarlac City, after a portion of the str... Read More


EST Cola, Ho Chi Minh challenge local favorites in PVL Invitational

Manila, Aug. 29 -- EST Cola of Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club of Vietnam will challenge local teams in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational starting Monday at Smart Araneta ... Read More