MANILA, Philippines – The holidays may be getting drenched as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts days of intense rainfall due to a low-pressure area (LPA) and a shear line affecting large portions of the country. On Friday, Dec. 20, PAGASA Weather Specialist Obet Badrina reportedContinue Reading

Imagine a place where nature’s beauty remains untouched, where turquoise waters kiss powder-white beaches, and limestone cliffs rise majestically from the sea. Welcome to Palawan, the Philippines’ largest province and a breathtaking archipelago that promises wonder at every turn. Known as the “Philippines’ Last Frontier” and hailed as the “BestContinue Reading

The province of Zamboanga Sibugay has earned a dubious distinction: it tops the list for the most problematic land distribution under the government’s decades-old agrarian reform program. State auditors have flagged the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for awarding agricultural land to 235 unqualified recipients, including retired police officers andContinue Reading