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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The municipal government of Magsingal in Ilocos Sur has imposed a temporary liquor ban and nighttime curfew as Tropical Storm “Maymay” continues to affect parts of Ilocos Sur. In an executive order on Wednesday, acting Mayor Alrico Favis cited the need to protect lives, ensure public safety, and reduce risks during

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 was maintained over six areas in Northern Luzon after Tropical Storm (TS) Maymay made landfall over Magsingal, Ilocos Sur early Thursday, the state weather bureau said. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported on its weather bulletin that Wind Signal No. 2 was

MANILA, Philippines — The expanded number coding scheme is suspended on Thursday, August 6, due to inclement weather brought by the Tropical Storm (TS) Maymay and the southwest monsoon, or habagat, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration earlier reported in a weather advisory that moderate to heavy

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said on Wednesday that it apprehended 226 public utility vehicles (PUVs) that were “dilapidated” or “untidy” from June to July. Of the total, 178 were taxis that LTFRB enforcers flagged down in a series of operations conducted in Caloocan and Quezon City based on

MANILA, Philippines — An international human rights watchdog warned that the country’s indigenous peoples (IPs) have become more vulnerable to pressure and exploitation following recent changes in the mechanism that requires their “free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC)” before business ventures can proceed in their ancestral lands. Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling on the

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday accused allies of Vice President Sara Duterte of fanning speculation that fugitive Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had been arrested, calling it a ploy to divert public attention from her impeachment trial. On Tuesday night, social media went abuzz with posts hinting at Dela Rosa’s arrest on orders of

MANILA, Philippines — Senators from both the majority and minority on Wednesday demanded the immediate lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the P85 Metro Manila wage increase as they defended the authority of the country’s wage-setting institutions. Senate Resolution No. 577, which was signed by all senators from both blocs, sought to express

MANILA, Philippines — Human trafficking charges are being considered against former Negros Oriental Rep. Jacinto “Jing” Paras over an alleged “honey trap” scheme that targeted Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Wednesday. In an interview with reporters in Quezon City, Remulla said other officials were also targeted, including him, his brother

(Last of three parts) ILIGAN CITY—The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) had long warned that regardless of how many flood control structures are constructed, as long as those living along riverbanks are not properly resettled, risks to lives and property remain whenever flooding occurs. Safe housing is paramount, said Abel Moya, director of

LEGAZPI CITY—After staying in evacuation centers for six months, families who were displaced by Mayon’s unrest can now return home after government geologists said its volcanic activity had eased. In its 3 p.m. bulletin on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Mayon’s status from alert level 3 (magmatic unrest with increased