List of Metro Manila Roads Closed During Pope Francis Visit

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advised the riding public on Monday, particularly those who will see Pope Francis during the highly anticipated visit of the world’s leader of the billion-strong Roman Catholic Church, to leave their houses four to five hours earlier before the time of the Pope’s visit. Watch the Video Report of … Read more

LPA (Amang) Spotted off Visayas Forecast to Enter Philippines on Thursday

The country’s weather bureau, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts that a potential cyclone will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Once the Low Pressure Area (LPA) will develop into a tropical cyclone, PAGASA noted that it will be named as Amang, the first typhoon to … Read more

SWS: Vice Pres. Jejomar Binay Satisfaction Rating the Lowest So Far

The second highest official of the country, Vice President Jejomar Binay got the lowest satisfaction ratings so far according to the latest survey released by the Social Weather Station. The SWS survey was conducted last November 27 to December 1, 201 showing the Vice President’s net satisfaction rating dropping to +44, with 56% of Filipinos … Read more

MMDA to Hold Simulation of Pope Francis Visit on Monday

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will hold a simulation of Pope Francis visit this coming Monday, January 12, 2015 as part of the country’s preparation of Pope Francis visit to Manila. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino announced on Saturday that the dry run will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday after the recommendations of … Read more

5.5 Million Barefoot Devotees Joined Black Nazarene “Traslacion”

An estimated 5.5 million barefoot devotees joined the Black Nazarene procession or the “Traslacion” on Friday, January 9, 2015 and paraded with the century-old icon of Jesus Christ through Manila, ahead of Pope Francis visit to the country, considered as Asia’s bastion of Christianity. The Filipino devotees showcased their fervent displya of devotion, chanting “Viva!” … Read more

Manny Pacquiao Invited by Prince Harry for a Dinner in London

Filipino boxing icon and the world’s only eight division world champion, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao confirmed to the media that he was invited by a member of England’s royal family. Manny Pacquiao will fly to London later this month to meet Prince Harry of Wales who invited him for a dinner and tour of the Buckingham … Read more

PAGASA Adopts New Cyclone Category “Super Typhoon” (STY) Starting 2015

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) officially adopt the new typhoon category, “Super Typhoon” or STY for tropical cyclones that will hit the Philippines. The Super Typhoon category will be given to weather disturbance that register maximum sustained winds of more than 230 kilometers per hour beginning this year 2015. PAGASA deputy … Read more

MMDA Will Not Impose Sanctions on Personnel Not Wearing Diapers

The Metro Manila Development Authority announced on Friday that they will not impose sanctions on MMDA personnel who refuse to wear the adult diapers distributed to more than 2,000 personnel who were deployed during the annual feast of the Black Nazarene in various parts of Metro Manila or during the procession of the Quiapo patron … Read more

Jeepney-Inspired “Popemobile” Photos Released Online

A jeepney-inspired “Popemobile” will be the official service vehicle of Pope Francis while visiting the Philippines in the next few days, the Popemobile is custom-built and was spotted on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Some photos of the Popemobile was released online through an article posted by ABS-CBN on their website. The Popemobile was spotted on … Read more

Kabayan Noli De Castro Joined the Feast of Black Nazarene “Traslacion”

Kapamilya Channel’s veteran broadcast journalist and the former Vice President, Noli De Castro joined the “Feast of the Black Nazarene” in Manila on Friday, January 9, 2015. Kabayan Noli De Castro is considered as one of the most prominent personalities who regularly attended the yearly celebration of the Black Nazarene. Here’s a Photo of Kabayan … Read more