The resignation of Nathaniel Servando as chief of the weather bureau chief is not a pressing concern for President Aquino, who is counting on the services of 37 newly hired weather forecasters to correctly predict the weather and the movement of storms and other weather phenomena that affect the country.
Interior Undersecretary Rafael Santos said his decision to vie for a post in the Judiciary has a blessing from Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas II.
The Commission on Elections decided Thursday to fine 11 of the 12 winners in the 2013 senatorial elections for “deficiencies” in the Statements of Contributions and Expenditures or SOCEs they submitted to the election body.
While the judge ponders their previous bail petitions, Andal Ampatuan Sr. and two of his sons are asking a Quezon City court to allow them to post bail with respect to the 58th murder charge lodged against them in connection with the Maguindanao massacre.
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has announced the cancellation of several domestic flights due to adverse weather conditions and “aircraft situation”.
Congress still has yet to resolve who shall represent the legislative branch to the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).
The jackpot prize of the 6/55 Grand Lotto is expected to jump to P130 million by the time of the next draw on Saturday as no bettor picked the winning combination in Wednesday night’s draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office said.
As storm “Emong” left the Philippine territory Thursday morning, the low -pressure area being monitored by the state weather bureau has intensified into a tropical depression and is named “Fabian.”
The Bureau of Customs on Thursday filed smuggling complaint against traders who tried to sneak into the country rice from Vietnam.
Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) workers not only received praises from President Benigno Aquino III during its 115th anniversary celebration but also got P10,000 bonus.
Overseas work has lured another ranking official of the state-run weather bureau.
A mild earthquake struck off Polillo Island on Wednesday evening, causing tremors in parts of Metro Manila and Quezon province, seismologists said.
Tropical Storm “Emong” is on its way out of the country, but the enhanced southwest monsoon (“habagat”) will continue to spawn moderate to heavy rains over Metro Manila on Thursday, the state weather bureau said.
