Windows26: LPA inside PAR turns into Tropical Depression Julian

September 27, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we're covering updates on Tropical Depression Julian, the administration's Senate slate for 2025, and the House probe into DepEd's use of confidential funds.

LPA inside PAR turns into Tropical Depression Julian

A low pressure area (LPA) spotted inside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) developed into a tropical depression named Julian on Friday morning, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.

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Kids in Apollo Quiboloy sect's care up for relocation

Adoption and family reintegration are being planned for 32 children who are in shelters funded by the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC), whose assets were frozen last month after its televangelist founder Apollo Quiboloy was charged with child abuse and human trafficking, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).

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Marcos admin bares Senate slate; VP Duterte 'ready to mingle'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday unveiled the administration's 12-member senatorial ticket for the 2025 midterm elections — a motley mix that includes his former rivals, returning or reelectionist lawmakers, House members, a Cabinet official and a city mayor.

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House probe questions DepEd's use of P112.5M for 'youth summits'

The use of confidential funds given to the Department of Education (DepEd) when it was still headed by Vice President Sara Duterte continued to be scrutinized by the House of Representatives.

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Cassandra Ong transferred to women's jail in Mandaluyong

Cassandra Li Ong, a key witness in the congressional probe into illegal offshore gaming (IGL) companies, was transferred to the Correctional Institute for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City, a House of Representatives official said on Thursday.

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EDITORIAL: When Harry met karma

Call it divine retribution, but Harry Roque's trials and tribulations as the House quad committee grills him on his possible involvement in illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos) are a long time coming — and rigorously drawn out to expose the dubious proclivities of former President Rodrigo Duterte's erstwhile spokesperson.

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