The foreign debt of the Philippines has lessened in the 2nd quarter of the year, from 58.3 billion dollars in the 1st quarter to currently 58.1 billion dollars.
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12 dead due to tropical storm
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that the casualties due to tropical storm “Mario” has risen to 12.
Phivolcs: Mayon Volcano may erupt within weeks
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) continues its close watch of Mayon volcano which is still placed under alert level 3. It said that the eruption of Mayon Volcano is imminent, saying that its internal processes are continuing despite an outwardly calm appearance. In its latest advisory, Phivolcs said Mayon Volcano’s seismic network recorded three volcanic earthquakes and 18 rockfall events during the past 24-hour observation period. Weak to moderate emission of […]
Senate to probe PNP Chief’s SALN
The Senate will investigate the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth of PNP Chief Allan Purisima. According to Senator Grace Poe, she asked Purisima to bring his SALN in the next Senate hearing. She added that she received information regarding the ill-gotten wealth of said PNP Chief. She said that it was important for the public not to have doubts on the PNP Chief. She added that Purisima has nothing to worry about if […]
DTI warns OFWS sending packages
The Department of Trade and Industry warns overseas Filipino workers in choosing trade forwarders that will deliver their packages to their relatives, in light of complaints received by the DTI against forwarders who delay in delivery.
Fair weather due to weakening of “habagat”
Expect fair weather as “habagat” weakens due to “Mario” finally leaving the country. However, PAGASA spotted a new low pressure area forming.
Hold uppers, dead on the spot in a police encounter
Two hold-uppers were killed in a police encounter when they resisted arrest after a hold-up incident in Payatas, Quezon City.
House of Representatives support lifestyle check of PNP
The House of Representatives is supporting the call of DILG Secretary Mar Roxas to subject the PNP under a lifestyle check.
Increase on public school teachers’ wages
A member of the House of Representatives proposed an increase on the basic salary of elementary and high school teachers in public schools from 18,500 to 25,000.
Mayon Volcano may explode anytime
PHIVOLCS warns that Mayon Volcano may explode anytime. The report came after the absence of rockfall incidents and volcanic earthquakes, which means that the volcano is now gathering pressure, thus raising the possibility of explosion. The lava may flow in the southeast side of the volcano, near the towns of Sto. Domingo, Daraga, Legaspi and Camarig.
Yemeni leaders, Houthi rebels sign deal to form new Government
Yemen’s Shi’ite Muslim rebels have signed an agreement with other political parties to form a more inclusive government.
Duterte reiterates he will not run for President
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has turned down once again calls for him to run for president in 2016.