Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand

Tonga’s National Disaster Risk Management Office and Tonga Meteorological Services issued a tsunami warning for Tonga’s coastal areas. Residents were warned to move immediately to higher ground, and avoid beaches, shorelines, and low-lying coastal areas. The tsunami warning was subsequently lifted for Tongatapu, ‘Eua, Ha’apai and the Niuas, authorities say. It remains in place for … Read more

No one will be left behind as govt addresses oil crisis — Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reassured the public anew that no one will be left behind as the government addresses the effects of the war in the Middle East. In his vlog released Sunday, Marcos gave updates on the government’s measures to address soaring fuel prices and its effects. “It is clear that … Read more

Comelec sets Nov. 2 for manual barangay, SK elections; no tech upgrades planned

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections will be held on Nov. 2 using a fully manual system. The commission noted that no major technological upgrades will be implemented as it aims for stricter measures against vote-buying and other violations. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said voters will again … Read more

No stranded commuters amid transport strike — MMDA

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said no stranded commuters have been recorded so far amid the ongoing transport strike. The agency has been monitoring the situation since early morning through its Emergency Operations Center at Metrobase, where traffic conditions remained normal during the rush hour. In a Viber message, … Read more

Clippers can’t hang on to 18-point lead, lose to Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday night. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 for the Pelicans, who received a standing ovation as … Read more

Manila Bulletin – Erwin Tulfo: No ‘epal’ politicians during fuel subsidy distribution, please

Published Mar 15, 2026 05:19 pm “Epal” politicians have no place in the distribution of government aid amid the crippling fuel price crisis. Thus, said Senator Erwin Tulfo as he issued a stern warning Sunday, March 15 against the politicization of fuel subsidy intended for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and fisherfolk. “We have policies in … Read more

Marcos vows no ghost classroom projects

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that ghost projects and substandard classrooms would have no place in the implementation of the newly signed agreement between the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to speed up the construction of classrooms nationwide. President Ferdinand R. Marcos… Source link

NRLW Star Studdon: Stalking Sentence & Fallout

Archyde The Evolving Landscape of Digital Abuse: From Texts to Transactions and Beyond Imagine a scenario where a simple bank transfer becomes a weapon, a seemingly innocuous email a tool of… You can read the full story here: NRLW Star Studdon: Stalking Sentence & Fallout. Source link

US President Donald Trump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against Iran

An Iranian military spokesman warned that Tehran’s response to any US action would not be limited – as it was in June last year when American planes and missiles briefly joined Israel’s short air war against Iran – but would be a decisive response “delivered instantly”. Iran has threatened a decisive response to any US … Read more