The tropical storm east of Southeastern Luzon is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) either Saturday night or Sunday morning, June 21, when it will be assigned the local name Francisco, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, June 13, that no low-pressure area (LPA) or tropical cyclone is being monitored within or near the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), although localized thunderstorms continue to...
Tropical Depression Ester has exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but the southwest monsoon or habagat will continue to bring moderate to heavy rains over several provinces in Northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, maritime collaboration, and regional security following a meeting between their top diplomats. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
The Philippines risks remaining a mere host for foreign-led artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor investments under the emerging United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative unless it develops stronger domestic technological and industrial capabilities, according to the University of the...
CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – The Police Regional Office in Central Luzon (PRO-3) has deployed 3,537 personnel across the region in preparation for the opening of classes on June 8 as part of its Oplan Balik-Eskwela 2026 initiative. In a Wednesday statement, the PRO-3 said the security force has...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said it will verify the alleged exercises conducted by a massive Chinese carrier strike group in the Pacific Ocean, specifically east of Luzon, as an official admitted the military only learned of the deployment through public bulletins issued by Japan. The...
The southwest monsoon or habagat may bring up to 100 millimeters (mm) of rainfall over Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon on Wednesday, June 3, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said. PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres said...
President Marcos and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed bilateral security and economic priorities, including developments in the South China Sea and regional energy concerns, during a phone call on Monday morning, June 1. In a Facebook post, President Marcos described his phone...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, May 30, said Severe Tropical Storm Domeng (international name: Jangmi) has intensified into a typhoon while being monitored inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). In an advisory...
CALANASAN, Apayao – A rare Luzon bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica) dove was released back into the wild on Thursday after it was rescued in Barangay Ferdinand here. The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) said that during an exploration activity in Mount Malingudo, the...
For many years, when we spoke of prosperity corridors, we imagined highways, ports, railways, industrial estates, and airports. These remain essential. Goods still need to move. Workers still need transport. Factories still need land, power, water, and logistics. But the next prosperity corridor in...
