A low-pressure area (LPA) formed over the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). The LPA, located 305 kilometers southwest of Kalayaan, Palawan, remains outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). While PAGASA assesses a medium chance of it developing into a tropical depression within…
The recent discussion regarding a potential TikTok ban in the Philippines has sparked a debate on balancing national security concerns with the significant economic and social impact of social media platforms. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) suggests the Philippines, like the US, could ban platforms like TikTok, citing the capability to implement…
Just a day before Christmas, Filipinos are facing a disheartening surprise: another round of fuel price increases. Oil companies have announced significant hikes effective December 24th, adding to the already considerable burden on consumers. Shell Pilipinas, for example, is implementing increases of ₱0.50 per liter for gasoline, ₱0.75 per liter for kerosene, and a substantial…
