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Leon may intensify to Typhoon Category
Weather bureau PAGASA said Severe Tropical Storm Leon (international name Kong-Rey) may intensify to Typhoon Category, but landfall may be limited to the Batanes...
Duterte: I take full responsibility for police actions in drug war
Former President Rodrigo Duterte, testifying before the Senate hearing on his administration’s “War on Drugs,” says he takes full responsibility for whatever action the...
Duterte, De Lima faceoff expected at Senate probe
Former President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senator Leila de Lima, who was imprisoned on drug-related charges during his presidency, are expected to face off...
House panel mulls plunder charges vs VP Sara
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability is considering recommending plunder charges against Vice President Sara Duterte if she fails to account...
Meralco wrapping up Kristine restoration; preps for Leon
Manila Electric Co. said it has restored power to most of the more than 500,000 customers affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. As of 7:00 a.m. on October 27, only around 6,000 customers remain without service, less than 1 percent of Meralco’s total. The majority of the affected areas are in parts of Cavite and Laguna. As it wraps up restoration efforts for Kristine, Meralco is on alert for Tropical Storm Leon, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility earlier on Sunday.
