Four Weather Systems Impacting the Philippines

Manila: Four weather systems will continue to affect the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that cloudy skies with scatt…

Pope Leo Appoints New Bishop of San Jose de Nueva Ecija Diocese

Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Samuel Agcaracar as the fifth bishop of the diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News reported on Friday that the new bishop will succeed Bishop Roberto …

Zamboanga Cops Launch Manhunt for Killer of Village Councilor

Zamboanga: Police have launched a manhunt against the killer of a barangay official in this southern port city early Saturday, officials said. Zamboanga City Police Director, Col. Fidel Fortaleza Jr., reported that Manicahan Barangay Councilor Julambr…

DFA Awaits Court Order to Cancel Co’s Passport

Manila: No court order has yet been issued directing the cancellation of resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co’s passport, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a message on Friday night, the agency stated it can only proceed with the cancellation ‘up…

Dengue Cases Down 8% but Risks Remain After Typhoons

Manila: The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a decrease in dengue cases from October 12 to 25, but still emphasized the need for heightened vigilance as the country recovers from recent flooding.

According to Philippines News Agency, the DOH …

Juan Ponce Enrile Laid to Rest at Libingan ng mga Bayani

Taguig: Former Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile was laid to rest on Saturday at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB), where he was accorded full military honors in recognition of his long service in government. A solemn funeral Mass, at…