The Department of Foreign Affairs has announced several improvements in the passport application system, including faster passport appointments, electronic payments and issuance of passports with 10-year validity. The announcement comes after the department experienced a huge backlog is passport issuance. According to the Inquirer, applicants can now expect a shorter waiting time for appointments. At one point in 2017, applicants …

Tropical storm Vinta has maintained its strength as it moves towards the direction of Eastern Mindanao says the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No 1 and No 2 have been raised in numerous areas in Visayas and Mindanao. On Tuesday, Tropical depression Urduja left the Philippine Area of Responsiblity (PAR). On Wednesday, a …

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach has just revealed the real deal on how she and boyfriend Marlon Stockinger actually met. Pia shares this tiny bit of information through a tutorial video with Fil-am vlogger Patrick Starrr on YouTube. Pia Wurtzbach and Marlon Stockinger have been together for several months now. Their relationship has struggled in the beginning because of controversies …

A low-pressure area (LPA) is being monitored by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). It is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday, Dec 20. The LPA will be called Tropical depression Vinta if continues to intensify before making landfall in the eastern or southern part of Mindanao. Tropical depression Urduja has left PAR …

With the arrival of Christmas holidays comes the looming threat of the annual Baguio tourist attack. A tourist attack is an event wherein masses of people flock to a certain place for pleasure. Although pleasurable, it could also be inconvenient, can damage public property, and cause mass hysteria and panic. So in the spirit of preparing for the crowded holidays, …

The “ber”months in Baguio are usually the coldest. Starting September, residents look out for a sudden drop in temperature which usually extends all throughout February. On Friday morning, the Office of Civil Defense-Cordillera says the mercury level in the City of Pines reached 12.5 degrees Celsius. OCD-Cordillera gives some tips on how to counter this algid weather. In January 2016, Baguio …

Tropical depression Urduja slightly accelerated moving west says the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Administration. Typhoon Warning Signal No. 1 and 2 has been raised in some areas in Eastern Visayas. Meanwhile, classes are suspended for some schools in Albay, Naval, Biliran, Camarines Sur, Ormoc City, and Sorsogon. Update (2:53 pm) According to PAGASA’s report at 2 pm, Urduja has now …

Tropical depression Urduja is moving closer to the Bicol region as reported by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (PAGASA). It is expected to make landfall in Bicol or Eastern Visayas on Saturday. Meanwhile,  classes have been suspended on Wednesday in Camarines Sur, Albay. At 3 am on Wednesday, Tropical Depression Urduja was estimated based on all available data …

Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittinerae are in the Philippines for a four-day tour and charity event. They are joined by 14 other candidates who were brought in by the Miss Universe Organization, Front Row Enterprise, and the Department of Tourism. Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach also joined the beauties together with PH bet Rachel …

A number of Local Government Units and schools have suspended classes and work on Friday, Dec 8. Some of the reasons include founding anniversaries, festivals, and the celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Below is a list of classes and office work that have been suspended. On Twitter, the hashtag #walangpasok  went trending on Thursday. The of Feast …