Manila: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Ilocos Norte Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The quake, tectonic in origin, was recorded at 9:45 a.m. with its epicenter located 63 kilometers northwest …
Manila: Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson is stepping down as chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee, saying some of his colleagues are disappointed with the investigation into anomalous flood control projects. Nevertheless, he will continue to …
Bacolod city: Property giant Megaworld Corp. is positioning The Upper East, a 34-hectare mixed-use township located at the heart of Bacolod City, as a major tourist destination. Megaworld has already launched 1,787 residential condominium units among …
Manila: Top seed Alberto Lim Jr. defended his men’s singles crown with a dominant 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 win over No. 2 Jed Olivarez in the 42nd Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Tennis Championships at PCA indoor shell court in Paco, Manila on Sunday. It…
Cebu: A total of 209,972 families (372,513 individuals) in Cebu province were affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Sept. 30, according to Situation Report No. 11 on Sunday morning. Of the total, 26,140 families (5,270 individuals) were displace…
Manila: Except for localized thunderstorms, the country will experience generally fair weather on Sunday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau stated…