21st Feb 2025
Category:News
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Extreme Heat Grips 33 Philippine Areas
HEAT INDEX UPDATE – As of 11:30 AM, DOST-PAGASA reports that thirty-three (33) areas in the Philippines have a heat index classified as “Danger” in…
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Danger Zone: Heat Index Soars in 38 Philippine Areas, PAGASA Issues Warning
HEAT INDEX UPDATE – DOST-PAGASA reports that thirty-eight (38) areas in the Philippines have a heat index classified as “Danger” in its effects. With an…
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13-year-old dies two months after hiding from being bitten by a dog with rabies: “Ma, mamamatay na ba ako?”
A 13-year-old girl died after being bitten by a rabid dog in February, according to Darlene Cay’s Sunday 24 Oras Weekend report. In a video,…
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Mayor condemns ‘racial undertones’ of Chinese students influx issue in Cagayan
CAGAYAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES — Tuguegarao City’s Mayor voiced concern on Saturday over what she called a “racist and politicized” issue involving the province’s alleged growing…
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US and Philippines begins ‘Balikatan’ military drills
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Thousands of Filipino and American troops will begin joint military drills in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the…
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Vlogger ‘Boy Tapang’ apologizes for using P1M cash as a kite
Cebuano vlogger Ronnie Suan, more popularly known as “Boy Tapang,” has publicly apologized for making a kite out of P1,000 bills in his hometown in…
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Indonesians forced to evacuate as Mount Ruang erupts
On Thursday, Indonesian officials closed an airport and evacuated residents near an erupting Mount Ruang volcano due to ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds, and…
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Misamis Oriental mother arrested for pimping her three children for online sexual abuse
A 27-year-old mother in Misamis Oriental was arrested for allegedly pimping her three children, including a toddler, for online sexual abuse. According to John Consulta’s…
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6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes near Shikoku, Japan
The Japan Meteorological Agency reported a magnitude 6.6 earthquake off Shikoku island’s west coast on Wednesday night without a tsunami warning. The agency said the…
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AFP monitor the rise in Chinese students in Cagayan province
CAGAYAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it will collaborate with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to probe a…
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Meta oversight board reviews of AI-created celebrity porn, claims of child endangerment
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board is reviewing the company’s handling of two sexually explicit AI-generated images of female celebrities that circulated on its Facebook and Instagram…
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Some BPI online services are temporarily unavailable
MANILA, Philippines — Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) issued a statement on Tuesday morning, informing customers about the temporary unavailability of certain services due…
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Lawmaker promotes support of same-sex civil partnerships
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — A Philippine House of Representatives member has repeated her call for a same-sex civil partnership law, stating civil partners will receive tax…
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Is May 1, 2024, a Holiday in the Philippines?
With the upcoming Labor Day, many have asked, is May 1, 2024 a holiday in the Philippines? Short Answer: Yes. The Philippine official gazette has…
