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I’m now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with SINOVAC’s Coronavac
Starting today, July 30, I am already classified as “fully vaccinated” against the coronavirus disease or COVID-19. According to the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC), people are considered fully vaccinated […]
Tsunami warning raised across east Philippines after magnitude-8.2 quake in Alaska
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued a tsunami warning for residents of coastal communities in the eastern side of the Philippines after a massive earthquake hit the state […]
#WalangPasok / history / holiday announcements
#WalangPasok – August 19 2021 declared holiday in Quezon City
The Philippines will be making the 143rd birth anniversary of President Manuel L. Quezon this August 19, Thursday. The day is a special non-working holiday in Quezon City as well as the […]
#WalangPasok – August 10 2021 declared holiday in selected Mindanao provinces for Islamic New Year
Filipino Muslims will be joining their brothers and sisters around the world in observing Amun Jadid or the Islamic New Year this August 10, Tuesday. Amun Jadid marks the first day of the […]
#EarthquakePH – Magnitude 6.7 quake jolts Metro Manila, southern Luzon
A strong earthquake with a magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolted Metro Manila and parts of southern Luzon early Saturday morning (July 24). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that Calatagan, […]
Kim Taehyung of BTS says “Mahal ko kayo,” makes Filipino ARMYS go crazy
Filipino fans of the South Korean supergroup BTS were over the moon as Kim Taehyung, also known as V, said “Mahal ko kayo!” (“I love you all!”) during a live chat session […]
#WalangPasok / news / Weather
#WalangPasok – Work and class suspensions for July 22 2021
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA has raised signal #1 in the province of Batanes as well as Babuyan Islands late Wednesday night as typhoon “Fabian” (international name: […]
#WalangPasok – Work and class suspensions for July 21 2021
Governor Albert Garcia of Bataan has announced the suspension of classes in all levels for today, July 21, due to heavy monsoon rains intensified by typhoon “Fabian” (international name “In-fa”). Garcia likewise […]
#BotongPinoy2022 / news / politics
#BotongPinoy2022 – Lacson announces 2022 presidential bid with Sotto as running-mate
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has announced his candidacy for the 2022 presidential elections, with Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as his running-mate. Lacson and Sotto has been publicly floating their tandem […]
#WalangPasok / education / holiday announcements
July 27 2021 declared a working holiday nationwide – 107th anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC or Church of Christ), one of the largest religious denominations in the Philippines, will be celebrating its 107th foundation anniversary this July 27, Tuesday. The day is […]
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#WalangPasok – August 19 2021 declared holiday in Quezon City
The Philippines will be making the 143rd birth anniversary of President Manuel L. Quezon this August 19, Thursday. The day is a special non-working holiday in Quezon City as well as the […]
#WalangPasok – August 10 2021 declared holiday in selected Mindanao provinces for Islamic New Year
Filipino Muslims will be joining their brothers and sisters around the world in observing Amun Jadid or the Islamic New Year this August 10, Tuesday. Amun Jadid marks the first day of the […]
Tsunami warning raised across east Philippines after magnitude-8.2 quake in Alaska
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued a tsunami warning for residents of coastal communities in the eastern side of the Philippines after a massive earthquake hit the state […]
Kim Taehyung of BTS says “Mahal ko kayo,” makes Filipino ARMYS go crazy
Filipino fans of the South Korean supergroup BTS were over the moon as Kim Taehyung, also known as V, said “Mahal ko kayo!” (“I love you all!”) during a live chat session […]