Christine Boton

Manila, Philippines

Journalist at The Philippine Star

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Monsoon Rains To Prevail

5 days ago | onenews.ph | Christine Boton

Science, Health & Environment Christine Boton June 2, 2025 Despite the cloudy and rainy conditions in Luzon, no gale warnings to alert the public of strong winds have been issued as of Sunday morning, June 1. Pedestrians cross a street in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, May 31, as the southwest monsoon season begins.
MMDA cancels odd-even scheme

5 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Following President Marcos’ decision to put the EDSA rehabilitation on hold, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday the cancellation of the planned odd-even traffic scheme. The traffic plan was initially designed to help manage congestion during the proposed two-year rehabilitation of EDSA. However, with the project’s suspension, the MMDA is reassessing its approach.
P4 million illegal pesticides, fertilizers seized

5 days ago | philstar.com | Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Unregistered pesticide and fertilizer products, valued at approximately P4 million, were confiscated by the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) in coordination with the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-National Capital Region. The products were recovered from a commercial establishment used for unauthorized storage and distribution following a formal complaint implicating WLEX Co. in the sale of illegal agricultural products.
Pagasa: Monsoon rains to prevail

5 days ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring widespread rains across western sections of Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). Ilocos Region, Zambales, Bataan and parts of Metro Manila can expect rains until midweek, with increased risks of flash floods and landslides in low-lying or mountainous regions.
'Habagat' Season Starts: Weekend Rains, Possible Flooding In Luzon

1 week ago | onenews.ph | Christine Boton

Science, Health & Environment Christine Boton May 31, 2025 The rains are expected to persist through the weekend, with the southwest monsoon forecast to continue affecting much of Luzon until early next week. A motorcycle passenger uses an umbrella amid a heavy down along Taft Ave. in Manila on May 7, 2025.
Weekend rains, possible flooding in Luzon - Pagasa

1 week ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon has started to affect parts of Luzon, ushering in the beginning of the rainy season with persistent rains and overcast skies across the northern and western sections of the region. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported yesterday that a developing frontal system over Northern Luzon is interacting with moist winds from the southwest, resulting in widespread rainfall.
Minor phreatic eruption recorded in Taal

1 week ago | philstar.com | Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — A minor phreatic eruption occurred at Taal Volcano in Batangas on Thursdy night, generating a steam plume that rose 1,500 meters, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Phivolcs said the eruption was accompanied by four volcanic tremors that lasted between one and seven minutes.
MMDA warns vs tampered license plates

1 week ago | philstar.com | Ghio Ong |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the enforcement of the no-contact apprehension policy, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned motorists against tampering with their vehicles’ license plates to avoid detection by NCAP surveillance cameras. Victor Ma. Nuñez, MMDA traffic discipline office head, said some motorists cover their license plates with face mask, electrical tape and masking tape. “We admire the Filipino ingenuity, but I’m warning them. The penalty for this is P5,000.
P9 million smuggled sugar seized at Manila port

1 week ago | philstar.com | Evelyn Macairan |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Smuggled refined sugar from Thailand and Vietnam worth P9 million was confiscated at the Port of Manila on Wednesday. Four shipping containers carrying 2,000 50-kilo bags of sugar were intercepted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Department of Agriculture and Sugar Regulatory Administration.
3 dead, six hurt in 5-vehicle crash

1 week ago | philstar.com | Emmanuel Tupas |Christine Boton

MANILA, Philippines — Three people were killed and six others injured when a trailer truck plowed into four vehicles in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City on Wednesday night. The 10-wheeler truck was traveling from IBP Road heading to Marikina when the shipping container it was hauling detached and fell on the center lane, Quezon City Police District officer-in-charge Col. Randy Glenn Silvio said.