Shear line, Amihan to bring rains over parts of Luzon
October 25, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) will be affecting Northern Luzon while the shear line will affect the eastern section of Central Luzon on Wednesday, PAGASA reported.
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Life on Earth under ‘existential threat’ –climate scientists
October 25, 2023
Climate change poses an "existential threat" to life on Earth, prominent scientists warned Tuesday, in an assessment on this year's avalanche of heat records and weather extremes that they said are hitting more ferociously than expected.
KC Concepcion posts photos with parents, says she is thankful for ‘silver linings’
October 25, 2023
KC Concepcion took her followers on a trip down memory lane as she shared throwback photos with her parents, Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion, three days before their much-awaited reunion concert.
Ancient landscape formed by rivers revealed deep under Antarctic ice
October 25, 2023
Using satellite observations and ice-penetrating radar, scientists are now getting a glimpse of Antarctica's lost world. Researchers said they have detected buried under the continent's ice sheet a vast ancient landscape, replete with valleys and ridge...
Heart Evangelista spends ‘Five Breakups and a Romance’ movie night with Alden Richards
October 24, 2023
Heart Evangelista just watched “5 Breakups and a Romance” with Alden Richards, and fans couldn"t help but ask when they are going to see a Heart-Alden movie!
Veteran swimmer Gawilan cops 1st PH gold in 4th Asian Para Games
October 24, 2023
HANGZHOU – Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan achieved the coveted golden breakthrough for Team Philippines last Tuesday night, retaining the men’s 400-meter freestyle S7 crown in runaway fashion at the 4th Hangzhou Asian Para Games swimming championsh...
La Salle’s Quiambao leads UAAP MVP derby
October 24, 2023
By NIKOLE JAVIER La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao emerged frontrunner in the Most Valuable Player award after the first round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. The race for the individual honor saw the La Salle big...
Amihan, shear line to bring rain across Luzon
October 24, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) continues to affect Northern Luzon while the shear line prevails in the eastern section of Central Luzon, PAGASA said on Tuesday afternoon.
Amihan, shear line to bring rains over parts of Luzon
October 24, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and shear line are affecting Luzon on Tuesday and will bring rains over several areas, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Rock collected by Apollo 17 astronaut in 1972 reveals moon’s age
October 23, 2023
The moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought--forming more than 4.46 billion years ago, within 110 million years after the solar system's birth, scientists said on Monday, based on analyses of crystals collected by US astronaut Harr...
PAGASA: 3 weather systems to bring rains over Philippines
October 23, 2023
Partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains are expected over Cordillera Administrative Region and Ilocos Region due to the northeast monsoon (Amihan) while cloudy skies with rains may be experienced over the rest of Cagayan Valley.
Northeast Monsoon, shear line to bring rains over Luzon
October 23, 2023
The Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and a shear line will bring rains over Luzon on Monday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
Umano’y kawatan na nagpanggap na mannequin, bistado ng mga pulis sa Poland
October 23, 2023
Hindi na umubra ang pagpapanggap na mannequin ng isang lalaki sa loob ng isang shopping center sa Warsaw, Poland dahil nabisto at naaresto siya ng mga pulis.
Pope, Biden discuss Israel-Hamas conflict, other wars –Vatican
October 23, 2023
Pope Francis and US President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas conflict and other wars in a telephone conversation on Sunday, the Vatican said.
Thousands gather in Paris to support Palestinians, call for Gaza ceasefire
October 23, 2023
Thousands of people waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Gaza, Paris is with you" gathered on Sunday for the first pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed by police in the French capital since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Boost cybersecurity measures, Supreme Court orders judiciary personnel
October 23, 2023
The Supreme Court has ordered officials and personnel of the judiciary to strengthen cybersecurity measures to “minimize the risk of cyber threats” as it issued guidelines to be followed by courts on “proper cyber hygiene.”
‘Political noise over CIF won’t deter House’
October 23, 2023
Legislative work will continue at the House of Representatives despite accusations hurled by former president Rodrigo Duterte, who was apparently offended by the chamber’s realignment of his daughter’s confidential funds, a House official said yesterd...
Koko: Return P75 billion Maharlika funding to DBP, Landbank
October 23, 2023
While the executive department is still “perfecting” the Maharlika Investment Fund, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is calling for the immediate return of P75 billion to the government-run banks.
Shippers, transport groups: Keep Bautista as DOTr chief
October 23, 2023
Some of the country’s largest shipping operators are urging President Marcos to retain Jaime Bautista in his post as transportation secretary amid allegations of corruption.
‘No Filipino should be left behind in Israel-Hamas conflict’
October 23, 2023
A senior administration legislator is calling on the Marcos administration to do all it can in ensuring that no Filipino is trapped in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
‘LTO’s LTMS project on time, feature complete’
October 23, 2023
After state auditors flagged the P3.14-billion Land Transportation Management System project of the Land Transportation Office due to delayed implementation, German firm Dermalog Identification Systems said that the LTMS was “on time” as it “passed use...
US, EU, Japan, Canada condemn China’s dangerous maneuvers
October 23, 2023
Several countries have expressed support for the Philippines after the China Coast Guard in its latest aggression, collided with Filipino vessels within the country’s exclusive economic zone.
Senators’ London visit to boost ties with UK parliament
October 23, 2023
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senators Bong Go and Grace Poe made an official visit to the United Kingdom on Oct. 16-18 to strengthen relations with parliament counterparts in the UK.
Philippines ready to consult Saudi businesses on Maharlika fund
October 23, 2023
he Philippines is open to consulting Saudi businesses on the structure of wealth funds, President Marcos said days after Malacañang suspended the implementation of the Maharlika Investment Fund to ensure that it would achieve its purpose.
Transport groups urge President Marcos to reinstate LTFRB’s Guadiz
October 23, 2023
Transport groups have called on President Marcos to reinstate suspended Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) chairman Teofilo Guadiz, calling him the “saving grace” of the Marcos administration.
Blast, ambulances heard near Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza
October 22, 2023
An explosion and the sound of ambulances were heard near the Rafah crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip on Sunday afternoon, shortly after a second aid convoy had entered the crossing from the Egyptian side, witnesses said. The Israeli military sa...
UAAP: CJ Cansino admits emotions got better of him in UP loss to Ateneo
October 22, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- University of the Philippines guard CJ Cansino brought out his A game and on-court antics in the finals rematch against Ateneo on Sunday in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
However, Cansino's 22-point effor...
Miss Universe bets from Muslim countries undergo wellness training, promote PH tourism
October 22, 2023
Visiting beauty queens from Bahrain, Pakistan and Egypt have been kept quite busy as soon as they arrived in the country to train for the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, to be held in El Salvador on November 18 (Nov. 19 in Manila).
In between traini...
New aid convoy enters Gaza as Israel steps up strikes
October 22, 2023
A new convoy of 17 aid trucks entered war-torn Gaza on Sunday as Israel stepped up strikes on the Palestinian enclave which is suffering a "catastrophic" humanitarian situation in the war sparked by Hamas's bloody attack.
NCAA: CSB, motivated and focused, flicks away Letran for vital win
October 22, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---What was deemed a grudge match between last season's finalists College of St. Benilde and Letran, Blazers coach Charles Tiu felt it was best for his team to just focus on getting a much-needed win and not on the narrativ...
South Korea holds first joint air drill with Japan and US
October 22, 2023
South Korea, together with Japan and the United States, held a joint aerial exercise near the Korean peninsula on Sunday, the South Korean military said, marking the first such collaboration between the three countries.
UAAP: Joseph Obasa repays Ateneo’s trust with big game vs UP
October 22, 2023
MANILA, Philippines --- Joseph Obasa repaid Ateneo's trust by delivering a stellar performance against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament on Sunday.
Obasa made the big shots and crucial stops to help the ...
Zobel Dance Crew shows grace, creativity to top Youth Friendship Festival in Bali
October 22, 2023
WINNING is getting to be a habit – a good one – for the Zobel Dance Crew. This after ZDC stamped its class and brought home the Gold Distinction in small and medium dance categories. In the process, ZDC, composed of students from De La Salle Santiago Z...
NCAA: More than scoring, San Beda’s Jacob Cortez highlights minimal turnover
October 22, 2023
MANILA, Philippines---San Beda's Jacob Cortez may have been the leading scorer in the Red Lions' win over Emilio Aguinaldo College in the NCAA Season 99 men's basketball tournament but he chose to focus on other things.
Cortez scored a team-high...
Philippines ‘won’t be deterred’ by China collisions in WPS -NSA Año
October 22, 2023
The Philippines will not be deterred in its resupply efforts in the West Philippine Sea despite the collision incidents with China, said National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo M. Año.
US envoy welcomes appointment of Gavan as new PCG commandant
October 22, 2023
MANILA, Philippines ---United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson welcomed the appointment of Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan as the 30th commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
"Hardy congratulations to Admiral Ronni...
France boosts air, rail security amid rise in bomb hoaxes
October 22, 2023
France, already on its highest security alert, is to boost security at airports around the capital and on trains after a wave of bomb hoaxes, the transport minister said on Sunday.
Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera on what she’s looking for in The Miss Philippines winner
October 22, 2023
Reigning Miss Supranational Andrea Aguilera is in the country to grace the inaugural edition of The Miss Philippines Culture and Heritage Celebration, and she wants to find a quality that she can feel, rather than see, from the eventual national qu...