[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Seven people were killed and one injured after tropical depression Vicky caused flooding mainly in areas of Mindanao, data from the Philippine National Police (PNP) showed on Sunday. In a situation report, the PNP’s Office of Public Information said two deaths were from Eastern Visayas, while …
Read More »Meralco’s no disconnection policy was extended until the end of January 2021, says Velasco
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Major power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will extend its policy of not disconnecting due to non-payment of electricity bills until the end of January 2021, President Lord Allan Velasco announced Sunday. Velasco previously wrote a letter to Meralco President Ray Espinosa requesting the extension of …
Read More »Canelo Álvarez dominates Callum Smith to claim two titles
[ad_1] FILE – Canelo Alvarez, left, punches Sergey Kovalev during a WBO light heavyweight title fight Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas (AP Photo / John Locher) Mexican pound-for-pound champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez ended the longest break of his career on Saturday, capturing two world super middleweight titles by …
Read More »NDRRMC: P105 M damage in Caraga region due to TD Vicky
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Tropical Depression Vicky has so far caused P105 million worth of damage in the Caraga region, the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management said Sunday. Torrential rains from the tropical cyclone have displaced some 5,000 people in the Davao and Caraga region. Previously, 55 …
Read More »New LPA seen in Catanduanes as TD Vicky approaches the PAR exit
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – A new low pressure area (LPA) was detected off Catanduanes as Tropical Depression Vicky is about to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this Sunday afternoon, the Atmospheric Services Administration, Geophysicists said. and Astronomical of the Philippines (Pagasa) in its latest meteorological bulletin. The LPA …
Read More »No need to probe Panelo singing videoke, says Year
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – As for the Secretary of the Interior, Eduardo Año, there is no need to investigate Chief Presidential Counsel Salvador Panelo, who was accused of violating health regulations during an alleged videoke session in Makati, noting that COVID-19 protocols were still observed in the establishment. “There is …
Read More »TCWS No. 1 still hoisted in the Kalayaan Islands; ‘Vicky’ to leave PAR on Sunday
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – Only the Kalayaan Islands remain under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 as Tropical Depression Vicky is forecast to intensify into a tropical storm in the next 24 hours and leave the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) this Sunday afternoon or evening, according to the …
Read More »QC prohibits minors from leaving their homes
[ad_1] The Quezon City Council has passed an ordinance that prohibits minors from leaving their homes. Under the Child Protection Hours ordinance, people under the age of 18 must stay home 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are prohibited from loitering in public areas and even commercial …
Read More »Mexico Police Dissolve Clandestine Parties to Enforce COVID Rules
[ad_1] Attendees of a clandestine party leave the house after the authorities assaulted it during a local government operation against clandestine parties and the sale of alcohol amid restrictions due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, in the municipality of Ecatepec in the State of Mexico on December 18. 2020.- Mexico …
Read More »Panelo generates criticism for the ‘videoke’ session in the rest
[ad_1] The presidential chief legal advisor, Salvador Panelo, denied violating health protocols after drawing criticism online when a video of him singing at a Makati city restaurant appeared on social media. The Health Department discourages public videoke and karaoke sessions because singing carries a high viral load. Panelo said he …
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