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PCG: 78 drowning incidents recorded during Holy Week

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded 78 drowning incidents during the Holy Week, including 53 individuals who were rescued by first responders, as well as 21 fatalities.

Passenger reportedly jumps off MRT-3 station

A passenger jumped onto the tracks of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-4 Quezon Avenue Station, causing the rail system to temporarily halt operations.

Meralco cuts power rates for April

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Tuesday, April 11, announced its adjustments on electricity rates for April due to a decline in generation charges.

TD ‘Amang’ maintains strength, more areas in Luzon under Signal No. 1

More areas in Luzon have been placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 1 on Wednesday morning, April 12, as Tropical Depression ‘Amang’ maintains strength as it meanders over the Lagonoy Gulf.

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Davao Oriental

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jose Abad Santos in Davao Oriental on Wednesday morning, April 12, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Local artists from Bantayan Island hold exhibit, free art workshop for kids

Local artists from Bantayan Island in Cebu Province held an art exhibit and free workshop for kids over the weekend.

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