Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The country can expect generally-fair weather due to the easterlies as the low pressure area (LPA) off Zamboanga del Norte and the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ) have dissipated, the state weather bureau said on Friday. Weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said it has…

MANILA, Philippines — Operations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) were briefly halted on Tuesday after a female passenger jumped onto the tracks at the Doroteo Jose Station in Manila. The LRT-1, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), said the incident happened at 12:41 p.m. “A female passenger jumped onto the tracks…

MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia has been awarded the title the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for the 15th year in a row at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024. The award was received by Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes in London on Monday, June 24. The airline, which started in 2001, claims to be the fourth…

Fuel prices in Manila, Philippines are set to rise again this week, with diesel experiencing the most significant jump. Starting Tuesday, June 25, 2024, motorists can expect to pay P1.75 more per liter for diesel. Gasoline prices will climb by P1.40 per liter, while kerosene will see a P1.05 increase. These adjustments follow a similar…

Harry Roque, former presidential spokesman, believes Vice President Sara Duterte is the ideal candidate to lead the opposition. In a recent Facebook post, he outlined several compelling reasons for his assertion. He highlighted Duterte’s impressive electoral mandate as the country’s second-highest elected official. Her legal background and experience at the helm of the executive branch,…

Harry Roque, former spokesperson for both Rodrigo and Ferdinand Marcos Jr., believes Vice President Sara Duterte is uniquely positioned to lead the opposition. He points to several factors, including her overwhelming electoral mandate as the nation’s second highest elected official. Her legal background, coupled with executive experience, further bolster her qualifications. Roque emphasizes Duterte’s firm…