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Trough of LPA, ‘habagat’ continue to bring scattered rains
Trough of a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and the southwest monsoon or 'habagat' will continue to bring scattered rains across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services ...
Hangzhou Asian Games open after COVID-enforced delay
The wait is over.
After a year's delay, the 19th Asian Games opened in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday with an eco-friendly ceremony highlighting the host country's cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology.
The opening ceremony took place at the lotu...
Manila Chooks enters Cebu Masters playoffs
Manila Chooks moved on to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Cebu Masters quarterfinals after stunning Futian, 21-17, in the last set of matches in the pool stages at the SM Seaside City Activity Center on Saturday night.
In a grind-out Pool C game that even saw...
Gilas Youth clipped by Australia in FIBA U16 Asia semis
Gilas Pilipinas Youth hit a huge stonewall after dropping a 92-36 decision to Australia in the semifinals of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship early Sunday (Philippine Time) at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha.
Australia settled the ...
DND: ‘Hypocritical’ Chinese propaganda won’t reverse maritime damage
The Department of National Defense (DND) chided China on Saturday over its 'propaganda lines' accusing the Philippines and the BRP Sierra Madre, Manila's outpost in the Ayungin Shoal, of marine damage. 'The statement of China that the grounded Sierra ...
P10.5-M collected in SSS RACE campaign in Bicol
A total of PHP10.5 million in unpaid contributions were collected over almost two years from 168 delinquent employers in the Bicol Region as part of the Relief Afforded to Challenged Employers (RACE) campaign of the Social Security System (SSS). "Amon...
Avoid breeding areas, PBBM tells fisherfolk
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday clarified that he would not impose a fishing ban on breeding sites, saying he is merely requesting fisherfolk to avoid areas where there is natural propagation. Marcos issued the clarification in an interv...
CDC to reintroduce Clark as industrial park, tourist destination
With Clark's improved accessibility from different cities in Asia and nearby provinces in Luzon, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) is reintroducing the city in Pampanga as an industrial park and a tourist destination. 'You've seen that it (Clark) is v...
PBBM: Bagong Pinas Serbisyo Fair to bring new hope, beginnings
The simultaneous launch of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) in various parts of the country will give Filipinos 'new hope and new beginnings,' President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday. 'Ang programang ito ay isa lamang sa mga unang ...
PH, US, Japan boost security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
The Philippines, the United States, and Japan will craft a 'work plan' that would advance their trilateral cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday as the three states explore ways to further promote peace and stability in th...
Marcos optimistic early palay harvest to reduce rice prices
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday expressed optimism that the early harvest of palay (unhusked rice) would help bring down the prices of rice. Marcos also reiterated his decision to order the temporary imposition of the mandated price ceil...
DOT cautions tourists affected by Taal vog
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Saturday advised tourists to take necessary precautions if they are traveling to areas affected by volcanic smog (vog) coming from Taal volcano. The advisory comes as parts of Calabarzon, especially near Taal Lake ar...