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LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The state weather bureau has hoisted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over several areas in northern Luzon as Typhoon Francisco continues to intensify on Monday morning, June 22. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned of strong winds across Batanes, the northeastern portion of Cagayan, and the

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms will affect Cebu on Monday, June 22, the state weather bureau said. In its daily outlook, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said current conditions are due to the southwest monsoon or habagat. The southwest monsoon brings warm, moist air from

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) no. 1 has been raised over three areas in Northern Luzon as Typhoon Francisco further intensified on Monday morning, according to the state weather bureau. In its 5 a.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Francisco, which was last spotted some 715

Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Monday, June 22, 2026. Brownouts in Visayas still expected as grid supply remains thin Power supply in the region is expected to hover between 2,669 and 2,746 megawatts (MW), according to the latest weekly outlook from the National Grid Corporation of

Paying members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should receive benefits commensurate with their monthly contributions, according to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. He raised the proposal following the death of a 47-year-old father from Manila, who had been diligently paying his monthly premiums for more than two decades, but was denied of availing any

Many Filipinos are waiting to hear Vice President Sara Duterte directly address the impeachment charges against her as her Senate trial approaches, House prosecutors said on Sunday, arguing that the proceedings would provide her the opportunity to answer accusations she has so far largely avoided confronting. Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno said the impeachment trial would

The Philippine National Police ordered a follow-up operation to locate and arrest alleged masterminds and financiers behind an underground scam hub in Muntinlupa City. The investigation stemmed from the June 15 arrest of an alleged Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogo) operator in Muntinlupa City, which subsequently led to the discovery of the suspected scam facility.

Two police officers were arrested in Metro Manila and Mindanao over rape and domestic abuse charges, prompting the Philippine National Police to intensify its internal cleansing drive. One of the arrested officers, a police master sergeant assigned to the Presidential Security and Protection Group, was apprehended in Quezon City on June 20. READ: PNP intensifies

Severe Tropical Storm “Francisco” (international name: Mekkhala) intensified into a typhoon on Sunday afternoon, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). According to Pagasa, Francisco turned into a typhoon around 2 p.m. while being monitored within the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). READ: Francisco now a typhoon — Pagasa It was last

HAGONOY, BULACAN – As tidal flooding continues to disrupt classes and inundate campuses, school officials here are calling for elevated school buildings to keep students learning despite rising waters. The 4.9- to 5.2-foot (ft) high tides that struck Hagonoy during the second week of classes for School Year 2026-2027 forced many schools to suspend in-person