The La Nina phenomenon is likely to bring heavy rains to the country

PAGASA Predicts Short And Wet Summer This Year

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) predicts a short but wet summer this year due to the La Nina phenomenon.

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MMDA enforcers join motorcycle riders during a test run of the blue lane for motorcycles on EDSA. (BOY SANTOS - philstar.com)

MMDA's Blue Valentine

The Metro Manila Development Authority introduced a blue-painted motorcycle lane along EDSA, intended to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce accidents. There isn’t much affection for this new regulation, based on the reactions of the road weary residents of Metro Manila. The source of the problem has to be addressed, not the symptoms. Call it overpopulation or an over-concentration of population, there are simply too many vehicles and people going around and not enough thoroughfares in Metro Manila. Traffic congestion in Metro Manila requires a radical, encompassing response, not another band-aid or patchwork operation. The Philippines needs to relocate the seat of government and build a new capital and business center.

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President Benigno "PNoy" Aquino III in a press conference in Malacanang. (Photo from SunStar.com)

7 out of 10 Filipinos still satisfied with Aquino's performance

According to the Social Weather Station's most recent survey, 7 out of 10 Filipinos remained satisfied with President Benigno Aquino III's performance.

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The Senate voted 13-10 to concur to the TRO issued by the Supreme Court to stop the release of CJ Corona's foreign currency account

Senate Upholds SC TRO On Dollar Accounts of Corona

The Senate sitting as an impeachment court voted 13-10 to uphold the temporary restraining order issued by the Supreme Court stopping PS Bank from releasing Chief Justice Renato Corona's foreign currency account.

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Better that your afternoon telenovela?

Corona Impeachment: Honor, Personal Reputation and Constitutional Crisis

NOYPI.PH contributor Alex Argote talks about the Corona Impeachment Trial.

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traditional trike vs. e-trike

E-trike Project of DOE Slammed as a Form of Patronage Politics

A $100M e-trike project of the Department of Energy (DOE) is being slammed as a form of patronage politics.

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The prosecutor did not sign the impeachment complain against Corona

Fariñas Reacts on Defense Lawyers Working for Corona for Free

The prosecutor feels this will initiate a conflict of interest especially if these lawyers have pending cases at the Supreme Court.

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A scene that reminds us of the movie 2012

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Negros and Cebu Kills 52

After Sendong in Mindanao, almost 60 people died due to a killer quake in the Visayas Region

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Earthquake Preparedness: What can you Do when an Earthquake Strikes?

If you have heard about the earthquake that hit Negros and Cebu earlier today, then there is a great chance that you are a part of those who are greatly alarmed. But getting alarmed is the last thing that you should do when an earthquake strikes. You should know exactly what you need to do when an earthquake happens. The following tips can definitely help you out:

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One of the affected areas in Negros Oriental

Phivolcs Cancelled its Earlier Issued Tsunami Alert

Around 2:30PM today, the original Level 2 Tsunami Alert issued by Phivolcs after an earthquake struck Cebu and Negros was cancelled. A lot of residents on the affected areas obtain relief after the alert was lifted.

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