LPA (Bagyong Amang) Strengthened into a Tropical Depression (January 14)

The Low Pressure Area (LPA) which was spotted east of the country has strengthened into a Tropical Depression and once it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility, it will be named as Bagyong “Amang,” according to the latest weather bulletin issued by PAGASA on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. The Tropical Depression (Bagyong Amang) has a … Read more

Pope Francis Trying to Learn “Tagalog” Before Philippine Visit

The leader of the billion-strong Roman Catholic, Pope Francis is trying to learn some “Tagalog” ahead of his visit this week to the Philippines, considered as Asia’s bastion of Catholicism, according to the report posted by the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) stated. CBCP News noted that Rome-based Bro. Francis Dominic Vergara of … Read more

MMDA Released Alternate Routes for Pope Francis Visit in Manila

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority already released the list of roads and major thoroughfares that will be closed during the highly anticipated visit of Pope Francis this coming January 15 up to 19, 2015. The MMDA advised the public that those who will see the Pope during his first two days in Manila will have … Read more

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