‘Kristine’ exits PAR, but another Tropical Cyclone, ‘Leon’ may enter the PAR on Sunday

Posted on October 26, 2024

Manila, Philippines – According to the weather bureau on Friday afternoon, Severe Tropical Storm ‘Kristine’ (international name: Trami) exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Tropical Depression ‘Kristine’ placed under Tropical Wind Cyclone Signal No. 1

Posted on October 22, 2024

Tropical depression ‘Kristine’ has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility ((PAR) on Monday, 12 AM, PAGASA said.

Lucena-Calamba train trips resume under PNR operations

Posted on October 22, 2024

The Philippine National Railways (PNR) officially restarted train service between Lucena and Calamba on Monday, October 21.

Knight’s Study Hub Officially Opens at Letran Aranzazu Building

Posted on October 19, 2024

The Letran Student Council (LSC) officially opened the Knight’s Study Hub in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on the 2nd Floor of the Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Building from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, on Oct, 18.

Fire breaks out in residential area, over 300 families were affected

Posted on October 18, 2024

A devastating fire broke out in Barangay 775, Sta. Ana, Manila, leaving over 300 families homeless, on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

PAGASA: Amihan Season Expected to Bring in Cooler Weather Next Week

Posted on October 15, 2024

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reports that the northeast monsoon, or "Amihan" season, which signals the start of cooler temperatures typically associated with the Christmas season, may begin as early as next week.

PH officially hosts disaster ministerial conference, Marcos Jr. calls for stronger collaborations

Posted on October 15, 2024

For the first time, the Philippines hosts the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) with the theme, “Surge to 2030: Enhancing Ambition in Asia-Pacific to Accelerate Disaster Risk Reduction”. The conference officially began on Monday, October 14.

RA12027: Marcos administration discontinued use of Mother Tongue Instruction

Posted on October 14, 2024

Republic Act No. 12027, which allows the use of Mother Tongue as a medium of instruction in Kindergarten to Grade 3 to be optional, has become law. This follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision not to act on the measure within the prescribed period, leading to its automatic enactment, as announced by Malacañang on Saturday, October 12.

ICC drug war investigation brings hope to EJK victims’ families; Bato denies reward system allegations

Posted on October 14, 2024

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Philippine drug war investigation reignites hope to families seeking justice for extra judicial killing (EJK) victims, while former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa refutes allegations of a reward system for police officers involved on the anti-drug campaign.

LSC files petition for leniency on hair length policy, advocating student expression and diversity

Posted on October 11, 2024

The Letran Student Council (LSC) drafted a petition requesting leniency regarding the Colegio’s hair length policy, last Thursday, Sept. 26. This initiative comes in response to MEMO-DSA-2425-004 issued by the Department of Student Affairs (DSA) last August 17, that reinforced existing regulations from the Letran Student Handbook prohibiting long hair for male students.