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THE southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, has intensified and will bring rain in most areas of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical and Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Tuesday.

(UPDATE) THE Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the South China Sea Tuesday, despite attempts by Chinese vessels to block the boats carrying fresh provisions for Filipino marines.

THE Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Tuesday that it has spotted a low pressure area (LPA) off Cagayan and a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

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THE waters east of the Philippines Luzon island is among the three designated danger areas when North Korea launches another satellite just three months after its first attempt to put a military eye in the sky failed, Pyongyang said in a message relayed through Japans Coast Guard.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging residents to be careful as high heat levels and high humidity sweep across the state.

THE countrys renewable energy sector has drawn more interest from European investors after the government removed the foreign ownership limits on RE projects, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) chief said.

THE Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry continues to strengthen its presence in the Philippines in response to a strong outlook and long-term government commitment to further develop the countrys maritime industry.

PHILIPPINE economic growth will likely fall below target this year while average inflation could also end up higher than currently forecast, an S&P Global Rating economist said.

THE local casino sector can generate gross gaming revenues (GGR) equivalent to $5.2-5.9 billion (roughly P291.2-330.4 billion) this year based on a projection by consultancy GCG Gaming Advisory Services Pty. Ltd.