Cagayan vice governor, Bontoc mayor get COVID-19
The vice governor of this province and mayor of Bontoc in Mountain Province have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19......»»
Over 400 aftershocks recorded so far after 6.4-magnitude Abra quake — Phivolcs
(PHIVOLCS TWITTER) The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has so far recorded at least 400 aftershocks following the magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck Lagayan, Abra on Oct. 25. As of 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 26, Phivolcs had detected 466 aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 4.8. Of the recorded earthquakes, 93 earthquakes have been plotted by three or more stations. Only six of the recorded tremors were felt, Phivolcs said. The 6.4-magnitude earthquake, which struck Abra at 10:59 p.m. on Oct. 25, was also felt in neighboring provinces. It was felt at Intensity VII (destructive) in Danglas, Tubo and Licuan-Baay in Abra; City of Batac, Dingras, and Pinili in Ilocos Norte; and Sinait, Ilocos Sur. The tremor was felt at Intensity VI (very strong) in La Paz, Lagayan, Bucay, San Juan, and Tineg in Abra; Balbalan, Kalinga; Bauko, Besao, Natonin, and Sabangan in Mountain Province; Banna, Carasi, City of Laoag, Nueva Era, Paoay, San Nicolas, and Sarrat in Ilocos Norte; and Aparri, Gonzaga, Iguig, Lasam, Peñablanca, Santa Ana, Santo Niño, and Solana in Cagayan. Moreover, it was felt at Intensity V (strong) in Bangued, Boliney, Bucloc, Daguioman, Dolores, Lacub, Lagangilang, Langiden, Luba, Malibcong, Manabo, Peñarrubia, Pidigan, Pilar, Sallapadan, San Isidro, San Quintin, Tayum, and Villaviciosa in Abra; Conner and Kabugao in Apayao; Kapangan, Kibungan, La Trinidad, and Mankayan in Benguet; Banaue, Ifugao; Pinukpuk, Rizal, City of Tabuk, and Tinglayan in Kalinga; Barlig, Bontoc, Sadanga, Sagada, and Tadian in Mountain Province; Adams, Bacarra, Badoc, Bangui, Currimao, Dumalneg, Pagudpud, Pasuquin, and Vintar in Ilocos Norte; Alilem, Banayoyo, Bantay, Burgos, Cabugao, City of Candon, Caoayan, Cervantes, Galimuyod, Gregorio del Pilar, Lidlidda, Magsingal, Nagbukel, Narvacan, Quirino, Salcedo, San Emilio, San Esteban, San Ildefonso, San Juan, San Vicente, Santa, Santa Catalina, Santa Cruz, Santa Lucia, Santa Maria, Santiago, Santo Domingo, Sigay, Sugpon, Suyo, Tagudin, and City of Vigan in Ilocos Sur; Bacnotan, Balaoan, Bauang, Caba, City of San Fernando, San Juan, and Sudipen, La Union; and Abulug, Allacapan, Amulung, Baggao, Claveria, Lal-Lo, Tuao, and Tuguegarao City in Cagayan. Intensity IV (moderately strong) was recorded in Calanasan, Flora, Luna, Pudtol, and Santa Marcela in Apayao; Bagui City, Atok, Bokod, Buguias, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan, Tuba, and Tublay in Benguet; Asipulo, Hingyon, Hungduan, Kiangan, Lagawe, Lamut, and Tinoc in Ifugao; Tanudan, Kalinga; Paracelis, Mountain Province; Burgos, Piddig, and Solsona in Ilocos Norte; Aringay, Bangar, Burgos, Naguilian, Pugo, and Santol in La Union; Dagupan City, Malasiqui, City of Urdaneta, and Villasis in Pangasinan; and Buguey, Enrile, Sanchez-Mira, and Santa Praxedes in Cagayan). Meanwhile, it was felt at Intensity III (weak) in Bakun, Benguet; Aguinaldo, Alfonso Lista, and Mayoyao in Ifugao; Laoac, Pangasinan; Alicia, Isabela; Baler, Aurora; and Pura and Ramos in Tarlac; and Intensity II (slightly felt) in Labrador, Pangasinan; San Manuel, Isabela; and Bamban, Camiling, and Paniqui in Tarlac......»»
Cagayan vice governor, Bontoc mayor get COVID-19
The vice governor of this province and mayor of Bontoc in Mountain Province have tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19......»»
Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
Antipolo City throws support on Ajido
The Antipolo City government led by Mayor Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III will provide support to Antipolo-born swimmer Jamesray Mishael Ajido, who won the country’s lone gold medal in record-breaking fashion at the recent 11th Asian Age-Group Swimming Championships......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
Mayor Uy posts cryptic messages amid Igacos power problems
ISLAND Garden City of Samal (Igacos) Mayor Al David Uy posted cryptic messages regarding the power crisis in Igacos......»»
Revisiting Uniteam (Last of 2 parts)
THE Uniteam coalition of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, described by many political analysts as the "dream team", had come a long way since sweeping the 2022 elections......»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»
Vice Ganda pang-asar nga ba kay Cristy Fermin ang ‘bwak bwak’ post?
USAP-USAPAN ngayon ng madlang pipol kung sina Cristy Fermin at kasama nitong si Romel Chika ang pinapatungkulan ng Unkabogable Star na si Vice Ganda. Nag-post kasi ito sa kanyang X (dating Twitter) ang “It’s Showtime” host nitong Lunes ng gabi, March 25. Nagbahagi si Vice ng larawan ng dalwang creatures na nag-uusap ukol sa taong.....»»
Pagtakbo ni Luis ng mayor aprub kay Ate Vi; Cristy Fermin mangangampanya
APRUB na aprub sa Star For All Seasons na si Vilma Santos kung sakaling pasukin ng kanyang anak na si Luis Manzano ang mundo ng politika. Kung magdedesisyon daw ang TV host-actor na tumakbo sa mapipili nitong posisyon sa gobyerno ay makasisiguro raw ang kanyang anak sa 100% niyang suporta Kinumpirma ‘yan ng veteran showbiz.....»»
CHR probes Davao drug war deaths
The Commission on Human Rights yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city......»»
Belmonte: No tolerance for corruption
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday reiterated her zero-tolerance policy against corruption following the arrest of an official for alleged extortion......»»
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says
Cargo ship lost power and issued mayday before hitting Baltimore s bridge, governor says.....»»
Team Vice, Team Anne bardagulan sa Family Feud; bakit wala si Karylle?
TULOY na tuloy na ang bakbakan ng mga “It’s Showtime” hosts sa Kapuso game show na “Family Feud” hosted by Dingdong Dantes. Nakapag-taping na last Saturday ang mga taga-“Showtime” sa naturang programa kung saan hinati sila sa dalawang grupo — ang Team Vice Ganda at Team Anne Curtis. Ka-join sa Team Vice sina Jhong Hilario,.....»»
Rama reconsiders, unites with councilors for 2025 midterm elections
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite previously expressing doubts about his confidence in some incumbent councilors due to their cooperation with his vision, City Mayor Michael Rama appears to have reconsidered his stance. He recently announced that these councilors would still be part of his alliance for the 2025 midterm elections. READ: Rama: 2025 election candidates.....»»
Gela Atayde masaya sa kasalang Ria-Zanjoe: My heart is at peace
ISANG heartfelt message ang alay ng Kapamilya artist na si Gela Atayde para sa bagong kasal niyang kapatid na si Ria Atayde at sa asawa nitong si Zanjoe Marudo. Matatandaang nitong Sabado, March 23, kasabay ng kaarawan ni Ria ay ikinasal sila ni Zanjoe sa Quezon City na in-officiate ni Mayor Joy Belmonte. Sa latest.....»»
‘Serenade of the Seas’ arrival restarts Subic cruise tourism program
The arrival here of GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International, is expected to resurrect Subic’s cruise tourism program, which had gained momentum before being halted by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago......»»
Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team
Mayor orders probe on alleged consumption of confiscated fish by CLO Enforcement Team.....»»
Davao Media-Citizen Council elects officers
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) – The Davao Media-Citizen Council (DMCC) on Saturday elected its officers from representatives of various fields — media, business, law and academe. MindaNews’ Special Reports Editor Carolyn O. Arguillas was elected chair while Antonio Peralta representing the business sector was elected vice chair. Peralta chairs the Southern Mindanao Business […].....»»