MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday launched the drainage clean-up drive in Metro Manila to de-clog heavily silted waterways that cause the perennial flooding in the country’s metropolis during the rainy season. The initiative, dubbed as “Bayanihan sa Estero” Program, targets the completion of clean-up activities on 23 identified esteros that have … [Read more...] about PBBM launches drainage clean-up drive in Metro Manila
Comelec urges public to join nationwide voter registration
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging the public, especially new and first-time voters, to take part in the nationwide voter registration that began on Friday. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reported a strong turnout at the offices of election officers, satellite registration sites across the country, and the Special Register Anywhere/Anytime … [Read more...] about Comelec urges public to join nationwide voter registration
PH urges Peaceful Resolution in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
MANILA (July 27) – The Philippines has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between ASEAN members Thailand and Cambodia, urging a peaceful resolution in line with international law. In a statement late Saturday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines supports efforts to de-escalate tensions and is willing to help restore peace between the two … [Read more...] about PH urges Peaceful Resolution in Thailand-Cambodia conflict
Rains to continue due to ‘Emong,’ ‘habagat’
MANILA – Tropical Depression Emong (international name Co-May) and the southwest monsoon will continue to bring rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas, the weather bureau said Saturday. As of 5 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the center of Emong was estimated at 500 km. northeast pf Itbayat, … [Read more...] about Rains to continue due to ‘Emong,’ ‘habagat’
‘Crising’ moves farther away, all cyclone signals lifted
MANILA – All tropical cyclone wind signals have been lifted as Severe Tropical Storm Winpha (formerly Crising) moves farther away from the Philippine landmass, the weather bureau said on Saturday afternoon. In its 5 p.m. advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that the center of the storm was estimated … [Read more...] about ‘Crising’ moves farther away, all cyclone signals lifted
