Monitors Kanlaon and Mayon Volcanoes Placed Under Alert Level 1, Phivolcs Says The state volcanology agency Phivolcs is closely monitoring the Kanlaon and Mayon volcanoes for showing abnormalities. On Saturday (February 20, 2021), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology released the latest updates regarding Kanlaon and Mayon volcanoes. Aside from these two volcanoes, they … Read more
Police Authorities Arrest Male Suspect Accused of Abusing His Own Cousin The police authorities arrested a male suspect in Bohol who has been accused of abusing his own cousin three years ago. On Friday (February 19, 2021), the Philippine National Police reported that a 20-year-old man has been arrested at Purok Sitio Lantay in Barangay … Read more
Tropical Storm Auring updates as of 11 AM today PAGASA announced via its latest bulletin issued at 11 AM today, February 20, 2021, that Tropical Storm Auring maintained its strength over the Philippine Sea, east of Mindanao. It is traversing eastward at 15 km/h and has maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h near the center … Read more
Pfizer and BioNTech reportedly said that their COVID-19 vaccine “can stand warmer temperatures”. Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday said that their COVID-19 vaccine “can stand warmer temperatures”, according to a report. In a report on GMA News Online, Pfizer and BioNTech said that tests had shown that their COVID-19 vaccine can stand warmer temperatures than … Read more
PLDT and Smart Communications assured the availability of services amidst the threat of Tropical Storm Auring. Local telco giant PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications had assured the availability of their services amidst the threat of Tropical Storm Auring. Earlier today, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) encouraged residents of landslide-prone … Read more
AFP gave an update on PSG members who were vaccinated before FDA approval. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday gave an update on the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) who were vaccinated before FDA approval. In a statement, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Maj. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said … Read more
Johnson & Johnson submitted an emergency use listing to WHO for its COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) on Friday said that it had submitted an emergency use listing (EUL) to the World Health Organization (WHO) for its COVID-19 vaccine. According to Johnson & Johnson, the process was a prerequisite to supply COVID-19 vaccines to … Read more
Female teacher arrested due to illegal drugs A female teacher in Gonzaga, Cagayan was arrested by the authorities for illegal drugs following a search operation on Thursday, February 18. 26 sachet of suspected shabu and other drug paraphernalia were retrieved in the said operation according to Police Capt. Jhun Jhun Balisi, chief of Gonzaga Police. … Read more
Smart Communications partnered with KT Corporation. Smart Communications on Friday officially launched its 5G roaming service in South Korea in partnership with KT Corporation. This would allow Smart Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers who were roaming in South Korea to enjoy 5G data roaming speeds using their Smart SIM and 5G device. Smart Communications shared that … Read more
Sunflower Farm and Waterfalls Become New Tourist Destinations in Bukidnon A lot of tourists are flocking to a sunflower farm and visiting the water falls in Bukidnon, which becomes a popular tourist spot. The Kinawe Blooming Farm becomes one of the most popular tourist spots at Kinawe, Libona, Bukidnon because of the picture-perfect scenery. The … Read more