21st Feb 2025
Category:News
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PAGASA: Shear line affects the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao, Northeast Monsoon affects Luzon
WEATHER UPDATE – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Shear line affects the eastern sections of Visayas and Mindanao, Northeast…
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China, Philippines agree to discuss maritime conflicts in South China Sea
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Chinese and Philippine officials agree to talk on “maritime emergencies” in the South China Sea, including the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. China’s…
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State of calamity declared in 2 municipalities of Agusan del Sur
Continuous heavy rainfall since January 15 led to a state of calamity in two Agusan del Sur municipalities due to flash floods. On January 17,…
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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Surigao del Sur
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck parts of Surigao del Sur on Wednesday evening, January 17, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)….
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China records huge population decline
China has experienced a significant population decline for two consecutive years. On Wednesday, January 17, reports indicated a population of 1.409 billion at the end…
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Marcos considers request to suspend PhilHealth premium hike
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering the request from Health Secretary Ted Herbosa to suspend the 5-percent premium hike on PhilHealth contributions,…
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Former vegetable vendor and athlete crowned Miss Iloilo 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Filipino American Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks, who was raised by her grandmother, was crowned Miss Iloilo 2024 on Saturday, January 13. In…
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PAGASA: Shear line affects the eastern section of Mindanao, Northeast Monsoon affects Luzon and Visayas
WEATHER UPDATE – According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Shear line affects the eastern section of Mindanao, Northeast Monsoon affects…
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Uniqlo sues Shein for imitating moon-shaped shoulder bag
Uniqlo is suing Shein, a Chinese fast fashion retailer, for selling imitations of its round mini shoulder bag. Fast Retailing, a public Japanese multinational retail…
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WHO warns of potential pandemic more deadly than COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) is alerting the public about the potential for another pandemic, Disease X, which could be 20 times more deadly than…
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Cagayan de Oro faces potential water supply cut off due to P400M debt
CAGAYAN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES – The Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) announced that water supply in western part of this city may be affected…
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DOH warns the public about illegal skin treatments
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Health (DOH) has warned the public against receiving illegal glutathione and stem cell infusions, following the death of a…
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Pag-IBIG announces significant increase in contributions
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Pag-IBIG Fund has announced a 100-percent increase in member contributions starting in February 2024. In a telephone interview with the Pag-IBIG…
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China warns the Philippines about Marcos’ greetings to Taiwan’s Lai
China warned the Philippines “not to play with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory on Monday,…
