By Leslie D. Venzon MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Malacanang on Thursday assured the public that government has made good progress in the implementation of projects to mitigate the impact of floods…
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‘Habagat’ worsens Luzon, Visayas landslide, flash flood risk
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Government warned against possible landslides and flash floods particularly along the western seaboard of Luzon and the Visayas, expecting such occurrences from downpour…
NCR suspends Friday classes in all levels
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Local governments in Metro Manila suspended classes in all levels on Friday (July 10) due to continuing heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by…
NDRRMC warns of possible flashfloods in western section of Pampanga River Basin
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — As the southwest monsoon continues to intensify due to Typhoon Falcon, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) is reminding the public to be alert…
Greece safe for Filipino travelers, but bring enough cash, says DFA
By Michaela del Callar MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised Filipinos planning to travel to Greece to bring enough cash as the Greek debt crisis…
Bad weather grounds 7 flights
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Seven flights were cancelled Thursday afternoon due to bad weather brought about by typhoon “Falcon,” the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said in an advisory. According to…
Dubai pardons 11 Filipino prisoners to mark Ramadan
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The prime minister of the United Arab Emirates has ordered the release of 11 Filipinos jailed in Dubai for various crimes, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)…
Better weather condition for PHL likely next week –PAGASA
By Catherine J. Teves MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Government forecasts improved weather condition in the country after Sunday (July 12). State weather agency Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)…
Philippines counsels explain further country’s case at UN Arbitration Tribunal
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — The country’s lawyers further explained to the UN Arbitral Tribunal how the Philippine case does not constitute specific exemptions under the United Nations Convention on the Law…
Update: 5 more flights cancelled due to typhoon ‘Falcon’
MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Bad weather caused by typhoon “Falcon” led to the cancellation of five more flights on Thursday afternoon, according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA). MIAA said…
Bill to strengthen Mindanao State University
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — The House Committee on Higher and Technical Education has approved a measure aimed at strengthening the Mindanao State University (MSU) to make it more relevant and responsive…
Sen. Villar distributes 4,145 chairs made of plastic wastes
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) -– Senator Cynthia Villar on Wednesday announced that a total of 4,145 school chairs produced by the first waste plastic recycling factory she put up two years ago…
Update: Typhoon ‘Falcon’ maintains strength; continues to moves on a west-northwest direction
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Typhoon “Falcon” has maintained its strength as it continues moving over the Philippine Sea on a west-northwest direction, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
PAGASA issues ‘yellow rainfall’ warning over Metro Manila, nearby Luzon provinces
MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — Due to rains brought about by the southwest monsoon enhanced by typhoon “Falcon,” the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued a “yellow rainfall” warning…
SC asked to stop PNP from imposing new gun license, permit fees
By Perfecto T. Raymundo MANILA, July 8 (PNA) — The Gun Owners Action (Go Act) on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Philippine National Police (PNP) from imposing new…