Habagat, LPA to bring rain over most of PH until Monday

Habagat, LPA to bring rain over most of PH until Monday

MANILA, Philippines – A combination of a low-pressure area (LPA) and the southwest monsoon, or “habagat,” is forecast to bring rain nationwide on Sunday afternoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Pagasa warned of “scattered rains and thunderstorms” brought by the LPA over Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Quezon, Rizal, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon will cause the same weather conditions in Metro Manila, Mimaropa, Zamboanga Peninsula, Camiguin, Surigao del Norte, Dinagat Islands, and the remaining parts of Visayas, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon, Pagasa reported. The state weather bureau also reported southwest monsoon-induced […]... Keep on reading: Habagat, LPA to bring rain over most of PH until Monday

Fellow Olympians join EJ Obiena for PH World Pole Vault meet

Fellow Olympians join EJ Obiena for PH World Pole Vault meet

MANILA, Philippines—Home bet EJ Obiena and fellow Olympian Menno Vloon of the Netherlands headline the first batch of participants in the World Pole Vault Challenge set for September 21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Holding a pole vault competition in the Philippines was a “lifelong dream” come true for Obiena, who initially planned to stage the world-class event last year. READ: EJ Obiena fulfills ‘lifelong dream’ with world pole vault event in PH Vloon, like Obiena, competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he finished in 11th place. Americans Austin Miller and Matthew Ludwig are also confirmed for the meet. […]... Keep on reading: Fellow Olympians join EJ Obiena for PH World Pole Vault meet

House to invite Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto to ‘sabungeros’ probe

House to invite Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto to ‘sabungeros’ probe

MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on human rights will invite gambling tycoon Atong Ang and his former partner, actress Gretchen Barretto, to attend its inquiry into the case of the missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting aficionados), Manila 1st District Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. revealed on Friday. “Later on, we’ll call on him too as he was charged for murder, even I think Gretchen Baretto,” Abante said in an interview with Bilyonaryo TV. Abante also said that Ang and Baretto’s accusers, the Patidongan brothers, and 18 policemen allegedly involved in the case would also be invited during the probe. READ: Sabungeros […]... Keep on reading: House to invite Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto to ‘sabungeros’ probe

Emma Tiglao pens touching gratitude list after Miss Grand International PH win

Emma Tiglao pens touching gratitude list after Miss Grand International PH win

A week after she received the Miss Grand International Philippines title, Emma Tiglao expressed her gratitude to the people whom she credits for her recent pageant victory. “This crown was built by the hands and hearts of everyone who helped me. Each step I took was guided by the love, strength, and faith of everyone who believed in me. Maraming, maraming salamat po (Thank you very much) [gold heart emoji][crown emoji],” she said on her social media post. First on her gratitude list was God, who she said gave her another opportunity to do the one thing she truly loves, […]... Keep on reading: Emma Tiglao pens touching gratitude list after Miss Grand International PH win

Camille Villar bats for breastfeeding centers in every barangay

Camille Villar bats for breastfeeding centers in every barangay

MANILA, Philippines — Sen.  Camille Villar is pushing for the creation of dedicated breastfeeding centers in every barangay across the country to provide greater support for mothers and ensure proper nutrition for Filipino infants. Villar filed the “Barangay Breastfeeding Centers Act,” which mandates the establishment of breastfeeding hubs that will offer free guidance, access to breastfeeding materials, and information campaigns promoting the health benefits of breastfeeding. Under the proposal, barangay health workers will also receive regular training to improve services for mothers and their children. “Breast milk is the ideal food for babies — it provides complete nutrition, strengthens immunity, […]... Keep on reading: Camille Villar bats for breastfeeding centers in every barangay