The 191,578 cyclists recorded on the road translate to daily fuel cost savings of from P147,000 to P307,000 per kilometer, which are compelling figures amid the continuing rise in fuel prices in the Philippines.

In a briefing after a situation assessment in Cavite, Marcos pointed out that the damage caused by Tropical Storm Paeng (international name: Nalgae) is “highly localized” and not as extensive.

169 residents and counting have been evacuated by the Philippine Coast Guard in Northeastern Luzon after they were trapped in different barangays in Tuguegarao City and Solana, Cagayan.

No tropical cyclone wind signals have been raised yet and PAGASA notes that the storm will not “directly affect the country” until Tuesday.

"Until Tuesday evening, this weather system will likely remain as a tropical depression. Weakening into a low pressure area is likely by Wednesday," Pagasa said. 

In a statement Monday morning, Artes vowed "to continue reforms my predecessors and I have started, as well as introduce new programs and projects to further improve metro-wide services for the benefit of all Metro Manila residents and the general pu...

"The pandemic of recent years forced us to come to terms with our mortality," Marcos said.

Of the 58 confirmed deaths, 53 were logged from the Bangsamoro region – one of the storm’s hardest hit areas. Meanwhile, 69 individuals were injured and 63 remain missing.

The Department of Health is on heightened alert for possible outbreaks of water and food-borne diseases in areas devastated by Tropical Storm Paeng.

Office of the Press Secretary officer-in-charge Cheloy Garafil denied yesterday claims that President Marcos is in Japan as Severe Tropical Storm Paeng lashed many parts of the country, leaving at least 45 people dead and dozens injured.