Philippines

Classes were suspended on Thursday, August 6, in all the schools in the NCR and in 22 provinces in Luzon due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds caused by Tropical Storm Maymay and heightened Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). The suspension was broadcast in Memorandum Circular No. 122 handed out by the Office of the President upon the recommendation of the …

The state weather bureau, PAGASA, has kept the Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 up over various provinces in Northern Luzon as Tropical Storm Maymay (Kujira) is sweeping across the sea. The monsoon rains are expected to be heavier, and people in the affected areas should be alert to strong winds and coastal flooding. Below is the full PAGASA weather …

Apple Pay is now in the Philippines, providing a quicker and safer alternative to paying with phone, watch, pad or Mac. This feature can be used as the retailer or merchant accepts contactless payments by linking the eligible Philippines issued credit and debit cards to Apple Wallet app in stores, online, and accepted payment apps. When you’re ready to use …

The passing on of veteran columnist Jobert Sucaldito at age 65 brought to a close a colorful period in the local media. He is fondly called by everyone in the showbiz world as Nanay Jobert, a great man who made Philippine showbiz journalism what it is for decades. But in addition to being a source of big entertainment news, the …

Taking a clear, sharp picture of the moon’s surface may seem like a job for an expensive DSLR camera. But with the right technique, it’s easy to learn how to photograph a full moon with your everyday cell phone. Be it stargazing along the coasts of Palawan or viewing from a high-rise balcony in Manila, mastering the smartphone Pro Mode …

A 3.9-magnitude earthquake hit Bohol near the municipality of Sagbayan Thursday morning (July 30, 2026), and was felt in areas of neighboring Cebu province. The earthquake hit at about 11:21 AM local time at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the latest PHIVOLCS earthquake update. There was no damage caused by the tremor, but some people in critical …

In the event of a severe typhoon, torrential monsoon rain or earthquake striking the archipelago, parents, students and educators require timely and accurate information on school closures. By keeping a track on the class suspensions Philippines, families know when it’s time to go home and can avoid having to cross floodwaters or the severe storms. Local chief executive officers (CEOs) …

Senator Robin Hood “Robin” Padilla was among other things that were missing from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa. A number of the Senate’s minority members also did not go, but Padilla explained that “this is not a political protest, it is something that I have decided and I have …

The capital was rocked by a sudden explosion at around 11 pm at the near entrance of the Department of Justice (DOJ) compound in Manila. The police have responded promptly and it has been announced that security at government premises is placed under high alert. Public awareness of continuous updates enables them to better understand the situation and follow public …

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), one of the country’s biggest religious movements, is celebrating its founding anniversary on July 27 this year. The date is a nationally recognized and celebrated holiday, pursuant to RA 9645, or the “Commemoration of the Founding Anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo Act.” But, most workers, students or employers are not aware of the meaning of …