The Meteorological Department has warned the North, upper Northeast and East that there will be heavy rain in some areas. People in these areas should be careful of the dangers of heavy rain. As for Bangkok and its vicinity, there will be a 60% chanc…
Day: August 14, 2024
Akari, Cignal seek to maintain form
MANILA: Quarterfinalists Akari and Cignal will try to maintain their momentum in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday.
The unbeaten Chargers take on the Nxled Chameleons at 3 p.m….
Brace for possible hike in Kanlaon’s volcanic activity – Phivolcs
MANILA: Residents outside Kanlaon’s 4 km.-radius permanent danger zone (PDZ) are advised to prepare in case of increased volcanic activity, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Director Teresito Bacolcol said.
Phivolcs announ…
Ordeneza, Plete gain Junior PGT Matchplay Championship slots
MANILA: Clement Ordeneza and Zero Plete topped their respective divisions in the 13-15 category of the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series at Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday.
Ordeneza finished with a 10-under 206 …
2 Chinese nationals nabbed, P2-M illegal cigarettes seized
DAVAO CITY: Two Chinese nationals were apprehended for bringing with them PHP2 million worth of illegal cigarettes here on Tuesday, police said.
In a statement, Col. Hansel Marantan, acting Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director, said the suspects,…
P96-M flood control projects in San Carlos City completed
MALASIQUI: The construction of the two slope protection projects along the Agno River in San Carlos City, Pangasinan has been completed, ensuring the safety of residents of the villages of Bogaoan and Guelew and their properties.
Department of Public…
PBBM backs ‘Bayani ng Pilipinas’ campaign for farmers
MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed his support for the ‘Bayani ng Pilipinas (Hero of the Philippines)’ advocacy to promote farming in the country, MalacaƱang said Wednesday.
This, after the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC),…
House gives congressional medals, incentives to Filipino Olympians
MANILA: The House of Representatives on Wednesday gave congressional medals to the Filipino athletes who participated in the 2024 Paris Olympics, celebrating them as the nation’s heroes with a fitting heroes’ welcome.
‘We recognize that the journey t…
Marcos orders creation of more gov’t soil testing centers
MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to establish more soil testing centers across the country to help farmers increase their productivity.
Marcos lamented the shortage of soil testing centers duri…
Oil siphoning from MTKR Terranova begins – PCG
MANILA: Oil siphoning from one of eight tankers of the sunken MTKR Terranova began Wednesday following an oil removal test by the contracted salvor.
In a situation report, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Lt. Commander Michael John Encina said the salvor…