A red rainfall warning remained in effect over Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Saturday afternoon as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring heavy rains over the region.

Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon were placed under a red rainfall warning on Saturday, August 29, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continued to bring heavy rains and threaten flooding in some areas.

Zambales, Bataan and Pampanga were placed under a red rainfall warning on Saturday morning, August 29, as heavy rains continued to threaten flooding in parts of Luzon.

Three officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and defense lawyer Michael Poa are expected to testify on the alleged misuse of the Department of Education (DepEd)’s confidential funds next week.

The number of deaths in Manila due to leptospirosis this year has climbed to 23 following two more fatalities recorded yesterday, the city government said.

In the wake of recent shooting incidents in schools, the government is eyeing the establishment of police quick reaction forces that will respond to incidents of violence on campuses.

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed malversation and graft charges before the Sandiganbayan against former congressman Zaldy Co and eight officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) over an allegedly anomalous P77-million flood ...

September is set to start on a good note for motorists, with diesel prices expected to drop by P3.50 to P4 per liter next week.

A 30-year-old doctor has been identified as the Filipino missing in Nepal following a catastrophic flash flood that has claimed the lives of at least 489 people.

Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon or habagat are expected to affect large parts of Luzon through Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.