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Domeng may reach typhoon category, to exit PAR Monday - PAGASA

Manila, May 29 -- Tropical Storm (TS) Domeng slightly intensified, now packing maximum sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center, and gustiness of up to 105 kph, the weather bure... Read More


House remote voting intended for emergencies, not convenience

Manila, May 29 -- Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union on Friday said the House of Representatives' emergency-based remote voting mechanism, which is limited to emergencies and official functions... Read More


BOC sues cargo firm for abandoning 37K balikbayan boxes

Manila, May 29 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Friday filed criminal complaints against officials of a local cargo-handling firm for abandoning nearly 37,000 balikbayan boxes belonging mostly to ove... Read More


Army probes deaths of 2 trainees in Tarlac facility

Manila, May 29 -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Friday confirmed that two of its trainee soldiers died during a "training activity" in Tarlac even as an investigation is underway to determine the cause ... Read More


Benguet capital back to 5-day workweek; energy saving still up

BAGUIO CITY, May 29 -- The capital town of the province of Benguet will return to a five-day workweek effective June 1 to provide better services to the public while still observing energy- and cost-s... Read More


Ilocos Norte gives P6.2-M stipend to 370 agri-fishery students

LAOAG CITY, May 29 -- A total of 370 students taking up agriculture and fishery courses received their stipends amounting to PHP6.2 million ahead of the opening of classes, the Provincial Education Of... Read More


DSWD beefs up relief prepositioning for faster disaster aid in Ilocos

LAOAG CITY, May 29 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 1 (Ilocos Region) continues to enhance its Relief Prepositioning Agreement (RPA) with local government units (LGUs) to spe... Read More


NHA distributes P64M worth of aid to Parola fire victims

MANILA, May 29 -- The National Housing Authority (NHA) has distributed PHP64 million in financial assistance to about 2,134 families affected by the recent fire in Parola, Tondo, Manila, through its E... Read More


38 Filipinos in hantavirus quarantine in good condition; none infected

MANILA, May 29 -- The Department of Health (DOH) said Friday the 38 Filipinos from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius currently undergoing quarantine in the Netherlands are all in good condition, and ... Read More


Domeng's trough to dampen E. Visayas, parts of Bicol

MANILA, May 29 -- The trough of Tropical Storm Domeng will cause scattered rains and thunderstorms across Eastern Visayas, Sorsogon, and Masbate, the weather bureau said Friday afternoon. Flash flood... Read More