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LTO warns of phishing scam perpetrated through ‘notices of violation’

(Eagle News)–The Land Transportation Office has warned the public against online scammers who use the agency’s name to dupe people into giving their personal information supposedly to pay for their traffic violations. Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza said the phishing scam involves informing potential victims of these supposed violations via text, which would contain a link to the supposed LTO website that asks for the user’s personal details. Once a payment option for the supposed violations […]

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India-based company eyeing port project in Bataan: PCO

(Eagle News)–An India-based company is eyeing a port project in Bataan, the Presidential Communications Office said on Friday, May 3. According to the PCO, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ Ltd.) Managing Director Karan Adani made the revelation during a courtesy call on President Bongbong Marcos in Malacañang on Thursday, May 2. The PCO said the largest commercial port operator in India is particularly planning to develop a 25-meter-deep port that can accommodate […]

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PAGASA: Easterlies affecting the PHL

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the country. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible. The rest of the country, meanwhile, will experience the same conditions. The entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters.

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Face-to-face classes suspended in some areas on Thursday, May 2

(Eagle News)–Face-to-face classes on Thursday, May 2, were suspended in some areas due to expected extreme heat conditions. The schools in the following areas are set to implement asynchronous classes or alternative learning modalities instead: Angeles City – all levels, public and private Caloocan – kinder to senior high school, public schools General Emilio Aguinaldo, Cavite – elementary and secondary, public and private schools Imus, Cavite – all levels, public and private schools Malabon City […]

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PAGASA: Easterlies affecting PHL

(Eagle News)–The easterlies are affecting the country. As a result, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Metro Manila will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms are possible. The rest of the country, meanwhile, will experience the same conditions. The entire country will have light to moderate winds and slight to moderate coastal waters, PAGASA said.

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PBBM orders review of workers’ minimum wage rates

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, May 1, ordered the government’s wage policy-making bodies to “immediately review” the minimum pay rates of workers in the country. The President, in particular, instructed the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Boards to initiate the review in their respective regions. He said this should be done within 60 days prior to the anniversary of their latest wage order. The chief executive also asked the National Wages and Productivity Commission […]

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PHIVOLCS warns of increased volcanic sulfur dioxide flux at Kanlaon

Alert level 1 still in place (Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Tuesday, April 30, warned of an increase in volcanic sulfur dioxide flux at Kanlaon. In am advisory, PHIVOLCS noted SO2 gas emissions from the crater of the volcano, which remains on alert level 1, averaged 2707 tons on the day. It said this was the second-highest emission recorded this year, with the highest pegged at 3098 tons and recorded on […]

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PBBM to DOE, other relevant agencies: Fast-track implementation of plans for country’s EV industry development

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has ordered the Department of Energy and other relevant agencies to fast-track the implementation of plans and strategies to ensure the development of the country’s electric vehicle industry. During a sectoral meeting to discuss updates on the Philippines’  EV industry development on Tuesday, April 30, the President  noted the relevant agencies should, in particular, first focus on finding ways to lower the cost of production, financing, and the charging infrastructure. Under […]

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ITCZ affecting Southern Mindanao

Rest of PHL affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The Intertropical Convergence Zone is affecting Southern Mindanao. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the easterlies are also affecting the rest of the country. As a result, PAGASA said Davao Region, Surigao del Sur, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi Tawi will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to […]

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4.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Sunday, April 28. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the December 2, 2023 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake, hit at 6:05 a.m. The epicenter was 62 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan. The depth of focus was nine kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.  

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DMW: No Filipinos hurt in Taiwan earthquakes on Saturday

(Eagle News)–No Filipinos were hurt in the series of earthquakes that shook Taiwan on Saturday, April 27, the Department of Migrant Workers said. According to the DMW, nevertheless, the Migrant Workers Offices in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung are on alert and monitoring the situation. They, in coordination with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office, are working with Filipino leaders, local authorities, and employers, the DMW said. “DMW head office […]

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