TUGUEGARAO CITY – Twelve noodle eateries that have won the city’s previous Pancit Festivals again showed off their prowess in the ‘Battle of the Champions’ as they competed for the best Pancit Batil Patong title on Sunday (August 9), inspite of the monsoon. The competition was part of the activities of the 2026 Pavvurulun Afi
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Laguna extends school suspensions to Tuesday as monsoon rains persist
LUCENA CITY – Laguna Governor Sol Aragones has extended the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels throughout the province to Tuesday, Aug. 11, as heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon continue to pound the Calabarzon region. “Children, our province is still experiencing moderate to heavy rains, with flooding reported in some areas and
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Pagasa: Habagat to continue bringing rains but expected to weaken
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to persist in some parts of Luzon on Tuesday while it is forecast to weaken in the next coming days, according to the state weather bureau on Tuesday. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), weather
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Oriental Mindoro town suspends face-to-face classes due to heavy rains
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Baco has suspended face-to-face classes on Tuesday (Aug. 11) amid strong, continuous rains in the coastal town of Oriental Mindoro. The decision was made based on the recommendation of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), following reports of persistent heavy rainfall and high
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Daily Gospel, August 11, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel of August 11, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Nineteenth week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, August 10, 2026 Daily Gospel, August 9, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 18, 1-5.10.12-14. The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest
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Another DOH shake-up: Pujalte out, Mercado in
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Jose Brittanio “Brix” Pujalte Jr. was out of the Cabinet on Monday after just 28 days on the job, with Malacañang saying he had resigned for “health reasons” amid mounting complaints over his handling of a P3.225-billion tuberculosis drug procurement and allegations of casino gambling. Palace press officer Claire Castro
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Deaths from ‘habagat’ rains, storms reach 16
MANILA, Philippines — The death toll from the combined effects of the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay (international name: Kujira) rose to 16 from nine as of Monday morning. The tally of the Philippine National Police, however, recorded 15 deaths as PNP public information chief, Col. Allen Rae Co, said
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Pangilinan to gov’t: Account for every peso allocated for flood control
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday called for the development of a comprehensive national flood management plan and a complete accounting of flood control funds as heavy rains continue to cause flooding in many parts of the country. The floods triggered by the enhanced “habagat” or southwest monsoon have disrupted the routine
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Rains damage some 4,000 classrooms
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) said on Monday that some 4,000 classrooms have been damaged by the continuing rains. The DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service said 722 schools have been affected by the inclement weather, with 751 classrooms totally damaged, 818 classrooms sustaining major damage and 2,355 classrooms, minor damage.
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Defense delays fuel concerns over VP impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Monday raised concerns that her defense lawyers’ moves to examine evidence were slowing the proceedings, while warning that Duterte’s public attacks on the prosecution and the impeachment process could prejudice the case and potentially run afoul of the sub judice rule. Private
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