Category:Local

Is May 19, 2023, a holiday in the Philippines?

MANILA, PHILIPPINES —  The Malacanang Palace has declared May 19, 2023 to be a special non-working holiday for the City of Butuan. Signed in March...

Is May 1, 2023, a holiday in the Philippines?

Yes, of course! May 1 is a regular holiday in the Philippines. It is commonly known as Labor Day, a celebration of the achievements and...

Is April 21, 2023, a Holiday in the Philippines? 

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Malacañan Palace declares Eidul Fitr (Eid’l Fitr) as a regular holiday in the Philippines this April 21, 2023. Through Proclamation No. 201, released...

KA MUSIKAHAN 2023 – A GRAND REUNION

The KAAMIÑO FAMILY, one of the most prominent and respected families in the province of Misamis Occidental, will hold a major reunion – “KA MUSIKAHAN...

Germany’s Jasmin Selberg is Miss International 2022!

Jasmin Selberg of Germany is Miss International 2022! TOKYO, JAPAN — The 60th Miss International has concluded, crowning Jasmin Selberg of Germany! Meanwhile, Philippines’ bet Hannah...

Miss International 2022: When, Where, and How To Watch

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Another international pageant will commence today, December 13 – Miss International 2022. For pageant fans in the Philippines, it is a matter of...

Is March 23, 2023, a holiday in the Philippines?

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Muslim holy month of Ramadan will begin this March 23, 2023, Thursday, according to the Bangsamoro Darul Ifta. Although this marks the...

Is May 9 Election Day a holiday?

President Rodrigo Duterte declared May 9,  Election Day, a special non-working holiday. On Thursday, Duterte signed Proclamation No. 1357, declaring May 9 a national holiday...

Most areas in PH now under Alert Level 1 status from April 16-30

The IATF has released new alert level status for cities and provinces in the Philippines, placing the National Capital Region and other parts of the...

Cyberattack Hits Government Websites in Senegal

SENEGAL, AFRICA — In a recent development, a cyberattack allegedly claimed by the hacker group Anonymous has disrupted numerous government websites in Senegal. The attack...

Simply the Best: Tina Turner Passes Away at 83

Tina Turner, American-born singer who overcame an abusive relationship to become top recording artist of all time, has died at the age of 83. The...

Instagram Back After Momentary Global Outage

USA — Instagram announces that the app is running again after a brief global outage. When users try to refresh their Instagram feed, the app shows...

Canadian Vlogger Kyle Douglas Jennerman ‘Kulas’ on Verge of Filipino Naturalization as Senate Approves Citizenship

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Canadian vlogger Kyle Douglas Jennerman, popularly known as “Kulas,” only awaits the signature of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to become a...

Fuel price adjustment effective May 30, 2023

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The new set of fuel price changes for the month is set to take effect on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, according to industry...

Oil Spill Victims from Oriental Mindoro Receive Assistance from Government Agencies

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Around 20,000 residents of Oriental Mindoro, affected by an oil spill from the sunken M/V Princess Empress, will be receiving emergency employment...

PAGASA: Typhoon Betty Causing Southwest Monsoon

WEATHER UPDATE — According to the Philippines Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of the eye of Typhoon Betty was estimated based on...

PAGASA: Tropical Cyclone Betty Expected to Leave PAR on Friday

WEATHER UPDATE — According to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the center of the eye of Typhoon “Betty” (Mawar) was estimated based...

WEATHER UPDATE: Typhoon “Betty” Slows Down as it Moves Northwestward over Waters East of Cagayan

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Typhoon “Betty” continues its trajectory over the waters east of Cagayan, slightly decelerating as it moves northwestward. The center of the eye...