31 provinces now affected by drought
MANILA, Philippines — The number of provinces affected by drought has risen to 31, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
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69 percent support mandatory ROTC revival – Pulse
MANILA, Philippines — Sixty-nine percent of Filipinos are in favor of reviving the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program in schools, according to a Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri in December last year.
Press Release - Robin: Education, Discipline, Enforcement Keys to Solving Traffic Woes
Road courtesy, discipline and education for motorists and drivers, along with clarity on enforcement of traffic laws, are among the keys to solving the scourge of traffic in Metro Manila and other urbanized areas in the country, Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla said.
Morgan Wallen arrested after police say he threw a chair off roof
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer Morgan Wallen has been arrested after police say he threw a chair off the rooftop of a newly opened six-story bar in downtown Nashville.
‘Engineering solutions key to quake preparedness’
MANILA, Philippines — Office of Civil Defense administrator Ariel Nepomuceno has reiterated the importance of strengthening engineering solutions and building code compliance in preparation for earthquakes, especially the “Big One.”
More Pinoys identify with Marcos than Duterte – poll
MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipinos identify themselves either as pro-Marcos administration or pro-Duterte family, with most of them saying they support the current President more than his predecessor, according to a survey on political preference conducted by the OCTA Research Group.
32 suspects nabbed in Metro Manila drug stings
MANILA, Philippines — Thirty-two people were apprehended in Metro Manila during heightened anti-narcotics operations conducted by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) over the weekend.
31% of Pinoys pro-Marcos, 20% pro-Duterte – survey
MORE adult Filipinos support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his administration than the Duterte family and their political allies, the latest OCTA Research survey released on Monday said.