Philippine News

AFP: Nearly hour-long standoff in Ayungin Shoal A China Coast Guard ship blocked a Filipino supply vessel and damaged it with water cannon on Saturday near Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine military reported yesterday. The Armed Forces of the Philippines released a video of what it said was a nearly hour-long …

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, March 24, said heat indices of seven areas in Central Luzon were still under “extreme caution” level. Pixabay  PAGASA said “extreme caution” is needed in areas including Iba, Zambales; Clark Airport, Pampanga; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) Muñoz, Nueva …

A Catholic lay minister blesses the faithful holding palm fronds in front of a church as part of the traditional lenten devotion on Palm Sunday in Manila on March 24, 2024. (AFP/Ted Aljibe)  MANILA, Philippines — An environmental group on Sunday called on the Catholic faithful to observe a Holy …

Quezon City Hall (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA – An employee of the Quezon City government was arrested for extortion during an entrapment led by Criminal Investigation and Detection Group agents on Saturday night. The male 56-year-old supervisor of the QC Engineering Office was caught receiving marked money amounting to PHP5,000 …

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has assured its 7.8 million customers a continuous, reliable, and stable electricity service throughout the upcoming Holy Week break. Despite the closure of Meralco Business Centers from March 28 to 30 for the Easter Triduum observance, the power distributor said its personnel will be on standby …

The Department of Health and all hospitals will be on Code White Alert starting today (Sunday) until Easter Sunday (March 31, 2024) as part of preparations for the influx of individuals and families going to provinces, tourist spots, and places of worship during Holy Week. Under a Code White Alert, …

President Marcos on Palm Sunday, March 24, enjoined Filipinos to “illuminate the path for others through acts kindness and selflessness” as the nation marks the start of the observance of the Holy Week. Palm Fronds (Photo courtesy of Catholic Online) Marcos said that the Holy Week is a time for …

(Photo courtesy of PCG-Surigao) MANILA – A congressman is pushing for an inquiry to identify and hold accountable the officials behind the acceptance at least 36 Chinese nationals as members of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said in a news release …

Palawan cherry blossoms or balayong in BGC (Philstar.com / Kristofer Purnell)  MANILA, Philippines — It’s officially springtime in areas of the world that have four seasons, though the Philippines isn’t one to miss out on one of spring’s best-known highlights. Palawan cherry blossoms, also known as balayong, began blossoming in …

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson  The Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States is a deterrent to conflicts in the South China Sea, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said. In an interview with GMA News, Carlson said the treaty has “great value” amid tensions in the …