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Parts of the Visayas and Mindanao are forecast to experience rains, while Luzon will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Saturday due to easterlies, according to the state weather bureau.
Clark Airport in the Philippines is undergoing a significant makeover, including the addition of a second runway, aimed at substantially increasing its capacity as a key aviation hub in Central Luzon.
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) held military exercises in waters east of Luzon Island, close to the Philippines. The drills were characterized as a necessary response to the prevailing regional situation.
Farmers in Central Luzon are receiving relief from mobile solar pumps, which significantly cut their production costs by replacing expensive diesel for irrigation.
Most parts of the Philippines are expected to experience fair weather as a high-pressure ridge dominates Luzon, while Typhoon Sinlaku is projected to remain outside the Philippine area of responsibility.
Light traffic was observed along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) toll plazas and interchanges on Maundy Thursday afternoon, with no congestion reported.
Around 9,000 police officers have been deployed across Central Luzon, Philippines, to ensure public safety during the observance of Holy Week, according to the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3).
US President Donald Trump has extended the pause on military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, citing positive negotiation progress. This decision, amid renewed Mideast tensions, has caused global markets to react, with oil prices falling and Seoul and Tokyo stocks opening sharply lower.
A firm in Angeles City, Philippines, is undertaking a watershed reforestation project to protect and replenish spring water, which is a primary source for many water utilities in Central Luzon.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has initiated a major reorganization of its reserve commands, aligning them with the structure of regular forces under the military’s Total Defense strategy.
CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN, Bulacan—Motorists using the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) are warned of possible travel delays due to the ongoing repair of Meycauayan Bridge. Work began with the stretch of the bridge along the right outermost southbound lane but full lane closures will be implemented from March 7 to March 13, the NLEX Corporation said
Parts of Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines are forecast to experience overcast skies and light rain showers on Thursday, while other areas will have warm and fair weather.
March 6, 2025 The local government of Angeles City, Pampanga, inaugurated Belen Homesite Elementary School, the first solar-powered, fully airconditioned public school in Central Luzon.
Malacañang denied reports of an alleged road harassment incident involving one of President Marcos’ sons along the North Luzon Expressway last week.
Thirteen police officers in Central Luzon, Philippines, were dismissed from service between January and April after facing administrative charges, as disclosed by the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3).
China has held live-fire drills near Luzon, including sea-air coordination and rapid maneuvers, while Japan simultaneously participates in military exercises with the Philippines.
A farmers' group in the Philippines has criticized the government's backing of the proposed 1,619-hectare Pax Silica economic security zone, calling it a 'massive sellout' of the country. The group argues the US-initiated project, part of the Luzon Economic Corridor, could intensify land grabbing.
The U.S. military has transferred several large bases in Syria, while the U.S. also granted a sanctions waiver to Serbian oil firm NIS. These developments occur amidst broader discussions on U.S. foreign policy and economic relations.
Workers in Central Luzon, Philippines, are set to receive the second tranche of their approved wage increase starting April 16, as mandated by Wage Order No. RBIII-26.
Two police officers in Bataan, Philippines, have been arrested for their failure to recapture two carnapping suspects who escaped custody, as reported by the Police Regional Office Central Luzon.
Global oil prices are climbing and stock markets are falling, including a €17 billion loss for Greek stocks, as investors perceive no immediate end to the ongoing war, exacerbating Middle East tensions and driving up fuel costs. Markets are particularly rattled by concerns over potential blockages of key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait, with Wall Street's 'fear gauge' spiking and Asian airlines raising ticket prices. Irish economists warn of escalating global recession risks, while New Zealand's Pharmac monitors medicine supply risks, all contributing to looming energy and supply crises.
Brig. Gen. Rommel Batangan, Deputy Director for Administration of PRO Central Luzon, has been named the new acting director of the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG).
Cloudy skies with light rains are forecast for Luzon, Philippines, as the northeast monsoon, locally known as amihan, is weakening, according to the state weather bureau.
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Central Luzon will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning Monday (March 9) to support the national government’s call to conserve energy. The initiative comes amid rising global fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. In an advisory issued late Friday night (March 6),
Allegedly undocumented cigarettes valued at ₱132,000, believed to be linked to illicit contraband trade in Central Luzon, were confiscated in Nueva Vizcaya by the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG).
The state weather bureau reported that easterlies are prevailing over most parts of the Philippines, while the northeast monsoon, or amihan, continues to influence the extreme northern areas of Luzon.
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon and easterlies are forecast to bring rains and cloudy skies in parts of Luzon and Mindanao on Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. In Pagasa’s 5 a.m. weather forecast, weather specialist Loriedin de La Cruz-Galicia said that the northeast monsoon, or amihan, will prevail
MANILA, Philippines — Parts of Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao are experiencing a dangerous combination of extreme heat, unstable weather, water shortages, and early El Niño-related impacts, as the…
China's People's Liberation Army conducted live-fire naval exercises in waters near the Philippines' Luzon Island. These drills are seen by some as a potential counter to joint military exercises between the United States and the Philippines.
Recent grid alerts in Luzon and Visayas have exposed persistent vulnerabilities in the Philippines' electricity system, primarily due to its heavy reliance on large power plants.
The state weather bureau, Pagasa, predicts fair weather across the Philippines on Friday, April 17, with isolated rains possible in some areas due to a high-pressure area over Northern Luzon.
Senator Risa Hontiveros warned that farmers' monthly income could significantly decrease due to the rising cost of fertilizers, a situation exacerbated by the ongoing Middle East conflict. This issue particularly affects areas like Central Luzon, where urea fertilizer is widely used.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the newly opened San Juan Interchange of the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) in Aliaga, Nueva Ecija, will be toll-free until December 2026.
San Antonio, Zambales, known for its quiet coves and island-hopping, has been recognized as the Top Tourist Destination – Municipality in Central Luzon.
Transport protests against rising fuel prices and demanding government aid and fare adjustments disrupted operations in parts of Luzon and the Visayas, Philippines, on Monday.
BAGUIO CITY—Church leaders have petitioned the local government to prohibit advertisements promoting all forms of gambling in the city, reasserting a public-backed antigambling stance that dates back to the destructive 1990 Luzon earthquake. According to the Baguio City Ecumenical Council, it has “consistently upheld its principled stand opposing all forms of gambling, recognizing its harmful
Cloudy skies are forecast for Luzon on Sunday, attributed to the combined effects of the northeast monsoon, locally known as 'amihan,' and the easterlies, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, forecasts that the northeast monsoon, locally known as 'amihan,' will strengthen on Saturday, bringing cooler winds and light rain to parts of Luzon.
The northeast monsoon, known as 'amihan', has returned to the extreme northern part of Luzon, Philippines, and is expected to bring light rains to the area.
The Philippine Army has launched the third iteration of its large-scale Combined Arms Training Exercise (Catex) 'Katihan' in Northern Luzon, aimed at enhancing military capabilities.