Southwest monsoon to dump rains until weekend
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon will bring rains over parts of the country until weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
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P597 wage hike sought in NCR
AMID the ongoing review of the minimum wage rate in Metro Manila, the Unity for Wage Increase Now (UWIN) has asked the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region (RTWPB-NCR) for a P597 increase in the salary of workers.
Trough of LPA affecting Northern, Central Luzon
MANILA, Philippines — The trough or extension of a low pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is affecting the eastern sections of Northern and Central Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Wednesday.
Motorists prepare for new rates as NLEX hikes up toll fees this summer
MANILA, Philippines — Planning a trip out of town this June? Motorists are expected to top up their Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags as the North Luzon Expressway Corp. (NLEX) has recently increased its toll rates on June 4.
MRT-7 to partially operate with 12 stations by end of 2025 following delays
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City portion of the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7) is expected to be operational by fourth quarter of 2025, according to an official from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
1-2 tropical cyclones seen this month - Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines: THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said one to two tropical cyclones could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this month.
Rains expected in Luzon, Visayas starting Thursday
MANILA, Philippines — Rains are expected in Luzon including Metro Manila as well as in the Visayas starting Thursday amid the start of the rainy season, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
Iana Bernardez dreams to act with mom Angel Aquino in a project, but Angel has a condition
MANILA, Philippines — For Mother’s Month and National Heritage Month, Philstar.com did a series of mini-stories featuring the talented mother-daughter thespians Angel Aquino and Iana Bernardez.