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
262 barangays earn seal of good local governance: DILG
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded the Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangay (SGLGB) to 262 barangays. This took place at the opening cluster of the Liga ng mga Barangay National Congress held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on July 10. In a statement Saturday, the DILG said the award is a … [Read more...] about 262 barangays earn seal of good local governance: DILG
Six Filipinos return home from Iran
MANILA – Six Filipino workers from Iran arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Saturday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. The group is the first batch of Filipinos repatriated from Iran following its conflict with Israel that started on June 13 and ended with a ceasefire on June 24. Five of the overseas Filipino workers … [Read more...] about Six Filipinos return home from Iran
UN agencies reaffirm support for quality, inclusive education in PH
MANILA (June 18) – As classes resumed this week, United Nations agencies renewed their strong support for quality and inclusive education in the Philippines. During a press briefing in Makati City, UNICEF Philippines education chief Akihiro Fushimi emphasized that millions of Filipino children, particularly in vulnerable and remote areas, still lack access to quality … [Read more...] about UN agencies reaffirm support for quality, inclusive education in PH
