Archbishop Orlando Quevedo First Mindanao Cardinal Named by Pope Francis

Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Quevedo was surprised with the recent development in the Catholic world as he was named by Pope Francis as one of the 16 new cardinals on Sunday. He will now be addressed as His Emininence Orlando Cardinal Quevedo. Photo Credit: Jay Directo/AFP/Rappler The Archbishop of Cotabato was named as one of the few … Read more

LPA “Agaton” January 14 Updates 5AM-5PM (PAGASA Bulletin)

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released the latest weather bulletin today, January 14, 2014 at around 5:00 AM. The LPA continue is the cause of heavy flooding and landslides in some parts of the Mindanao Region. PAGASA reported that at 4:00 AM tody, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based … Read more

DPWH Reported Impassable Roads in Mindanao Due to LPA

The Department of Public Works and Highways reported some roads in Mindanao are currently impassable due to the Low Pressure Area (LPA) that affects Mindanao in the past few days. Compostela Valley Roads (Photo: Davao Pride FB) According to the Official Gazette through the DPWH, some roads in CARAGA (Region 13) and Davao Region (Region … Read more

LPA “Agaton” Weather Bulletin January 13-14 (5PM-5AM)

The Philippine weather bureau PAGASA released their 5:PM weather bulletin of the Low Pressure Area that currently affects major provinces of the Mindanao and Visayas ares causing flash floods and landslides. Moderate to heavy rains due to the LPA has rendered some roads in CARAGA (Region 13) and Davao Region (Region 11) imp(–foul word(s) removed–)able … Read more

Giant Squid Found in California Beach is Fake

A photo of a giant squid in Santa Monica Beach, California recently trends worldwide, but after speculations, simultaneous news reports figured out that an image of a giant squid ashore the beach is fake. The photo which went viral is an image courtesy of The Lightly Braised Turnip. The site stated that the giant squid … Read more

NASA Telescope Captured “Hand of God” Image Went Viral

Nowadays, there are so many rare phenomenon existing in social media sites which went viral due to its creative as well as imaginative way just to catch the attention of some netizens. This latest trend report is based on christianpost.com, to which National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)  Telescope captured an image dubbed as “Hand of God.” … Read more

DepEd: Classes Suspended in Parts of Mindanao Due to Rains & Floods

The Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) suspends classes from preschool to high school levels in some part of Mindanao due to heavy rains and flooding. Classes in Butuan City in Agusan del Norte and Davao del Norte both public and private were suspended.  Classes are already suspended in all levels in Compostela Valley and Bayabas, … Read more

LPA “Agaton” Weather Bulletin Update (January 13) (5AM-5PM)

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced that as of January 13, 2014, there is no tropical storm affecting the Philippines but the Low Pressure Area (LPA) affects Mindanao Area. According to the January 14, 2014 (5AM-5PM) weather bulletin released by PAGASA at around 4:00 AM in the morning of January 14, … Read more

Bishop Orlando B. Quevedo to be Named Cardinal by Pope Francis (Video)

Archbishop Orlando B. Quevedo of Cotabato is one of the bishop worldwide who will be named as Cardinal this coming February according to Vatican Radio, the official broadcasting service of Vatican. Watch the video report from ABS-CBN: The Filipino bishop is one of the 19 prelates elected by Pope Francis to the rank of Cardinal … Read more

NDRRMC: Landslides & Flash-Floods Affected 4,000 People in Mindanao

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) there are more than 4,000 people in Mindanao are currently affected by landslides and flash-floods brought about by the effects of the Low Pressure Area (LPA). The NDRRMC made the statement on Sunday also announcing that a total of 882 families or 4,253 people … Read more