Tuguegarao sizzles at 38.4 degrees Celsius
MANILA, Philippines — The temperature in Tuguegarao City in Cagayan hit 38.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday, the highest recorded in the country so far this year.
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Surging temperatures prompt suspension of classes in some areas
MANILA, Philippines: The Department of Education (DepEd) confirmed Monday the suspension of in-person classes from preschool to senior high school in some areas due to sweltering temperatures.
Justice dept releases 783 PDLs
THE Department of Justice (DoJ), through the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) led by Director-General Gregorio Catapang Jr., released on Monday nearly 800 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
‘Danger’ level heat index recorded in 9 areas
MANILA, Philippines — Nine areas in the country experienced a heat index classified as “danger” level on Tuesday amid El Nino and the start of the dry and warm season.
PSL cagefest: Tigers, Capitals on collision course; San Juan makes quarters
MANILA, Philippines – Title favorites Nueva Ecija and Davao Occidental set up an early collision of titans in the PSL President’s Cup even as San Juan barged their way trouble-free to the quarterfinal round.
Press Release - Gatchalian: Delivery of public services to improve as Senate OKs creation of...
Senator Win Gatchalian said the delivery of frontline government services on Negros Island will improve substantially as the Senate approved on third and final reading a proposed measure providing for the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR).
Press Release - Zubiri: Senate OKs Negros Island Region Act
The long-awaited Negros Island Region (NIR) Act, which bring the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor together under one administrative region, was approved today on third and final reading in the Senate.
PSL: Biñan, Davao Occi win; Arboleda posts triple-double in 1Munti victory
MANILA, Philippines – Biñan turned on its defensive switch early then held a late uprising from Caloocan before winning, 84-69, to move on top of the team standings again in the PSL President's Cup at the Caloocan Sports Complex just recently.