Category:Local

Is January 2, 2025 a Holiday in the Philippines?

Many Filipinos are curious about the status of January 2, particularly regarding whether it is a holiday. A common question arises: Is January 2 a…

Is January 1, 2025 a Regular Holiday in the Philippines?

As the new year begins, many Filipinos celebrate with festivities, family gatherings, and hopeful resolutions. A common question during this time is: Is January 1,…

Is December 31 a Regular Holiday in the Philippines?

As the year ends, many Filipinos wonder, is December 31 a regular holiday? The date is significant as it marks New Year’s Eve, a time…

Remembering 9/11 On Its 23rd Year

The events of September 11, 2001, shook the entire world, and 9/11 is remembered each year for the lives lost. Twenty-three years ago, nearly 3,000…

Asteroid Burns Up Over Luzon

Recently, an asteroid entered the Earth’s atmosphere early Thursday morning. It was seen over Luzon with many citizens taking videos and sharing them online. The…

P-Pop advocates for free, quality education at UP Fair 

The six-day music festival of the UP Fair dedicates a stage to Filipino pop (P-Pop) acts, aptly named “Pop Rising,” and uses it to advocate…

US Embassy Deferred Price Increase Finally Takes Effect on June 17

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Getting a non-immigrant visa for the United States will become more expensive starting June 17, according to the US Embassy in Manila. …

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…

Police Identify 15-Year-Old Girl as School Shooter in Wisconsin Christian School

A tragic incident unfolded on Monday, December 16, when a 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, a private Christian school in Madison,…

Luigi Mangione: Suspect in the Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Authorities have formally charged Luigi Mangione, 26, in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.  The executive was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan…

South Korea Declares Martial Law, Quickly Repealed Amid Political Turmoil

In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea declared and lifted martial law within hours on Tuesday night, sparking a constitutional crisis and nationwide protests. …

Pandi, Bulacan Mayor Enrico Roque and Two Others Arrested for Alleged Rape

Pandi, Bulacan Mayor Enrico Roque and two other officials were arrested on December 17, 2024, in connection with two counts of alleged rape.  According to…

Zero PhilHealth 2025 Subsidy Receives Uproar from Members

The issue on PhilHealth today involves the Philippines’ national health insurance program, which will not receive any government subsidy for 2025. This has sparked outrage…

Canceled Flights Due to Mt. Kanlaon Volcano Eruption

The Kanlaon Volcano eruption on December 9, 2024, disrupted air travel across the Philippines. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Mt….

Taal Volcano Experiences Minor Phreatomagmatic Eruption

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), Taal Volcano experienced a minor phreatomagmatic eruption at 5:58 AM on Tuesday, December 3.  LOOK:…

Pepito Enters PAR, Forecasted to Intensify as Typhoon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has confirmed that severe tropical storm Pepito (international name: Man-yi) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility…

PAGASA Issues Signal No. 1 for Northern Luzon as Tropical Storm Ofel Approaches

As of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, Severe Tropical Storm Ofel (Usagi) intensified significantly over the Philippine Sea. It prompts the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical,…