Manila: The National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) on Thursday assured the public, especially those living in low-lying areas, of a measured and gradual release of dam water to prevent massive flooding as Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) continues to

Manila: Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Thursday said all airports in the Bicol Region — one of the areas hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) — are operational. Daraga, Virac, Masbate and Naga airports may be

DUMAGUETE CITY – One person was rescued while two others remain missing in separate drowning incidents in Mabinay and Pamplona towns in Negros Oriental at the height of Tropical Storm Kristine’s onslaught. Lt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental

BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez hailed this city’s award as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as a ‘victory for all Bacolodnons.’ Bacolod bested four other finalists –

Manila: Military and police operatives arrested a ranking communist leader in Quezon City on Thursday morning. In a statement, Philippine Army 2nd Infantry Division public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Jeffrex Molina said the suspect, Wigberto Villarico, was nabbed in

SURIGAO CITY – The Coast Guard Stations in the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands lifted the temporary sea travel suspension Thursday, following improved weather conditions. The suspension imposed on Tuesday affected Siargao, Bucas Grande, and nearby areas