Tacloban City is under a state of emergency due to limited access to the San Juanico Bridge, Mayor Alfred Romualdez said on Saturday, May 31.

Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro signaled a steady course for Philippine foreign policy, emphasizing continuity from the leadership of outgoing Secretary Enrique Manalo and a calm, bilateral approach in managing tensions with China.

The southwest monsoon, or habagat, season has begun, indicating more rains in the coming weeks, government meteorologists said Friday, May 30.