Here is a May 9, 2011 update on Typhoon Bebeng here in the Philippines:

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) released a 5PM bulletin on the update on typhoon Bebeng.

President Noynoy Aquino has signed Proclamation 154 last April 26, 2011 declaring June 20, 2011 (Monday) as a special non-working holiday.

Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has resigned.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda answered queries on whether May 2, 2011 will be considered a holiday since May 1, Labor Day, falls on a Sunday.

Malacañang through Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr. signed Proclamation No. 150 declaring Black Saturday (April 23, 2011) as a special (non-working) holiday.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday filed tax evasion charges against Brazilian model-TV personality Daiana Menezes before the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Here are the areas in the Philippines that are expected to be hit by a tsunami due to the earthquake in Japan.

The Philippine Red Cross in cooperation with GMA-7′s noontime show Eat Bulaga held a mass blood donation drive yesterday, March 5 at Eat Bulaga Studio, GMA-7 Broadway Centrum, Cubao, Quezon City to commemorate the 2nd death anniversary of master rapper Francis Magalona.

The justice committee of the Philippines’ House of Representative has started the first impeachment hearing against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez at past 10AM today.