The Philippines has once again earned global recognition after Filipina chef Rhoda Magbitang was crowned the winner of “Top Chef” Season 23, one of America 's most prestigious culinary competitions. Competing against some of the industry 's most talented chefs, the Hawaii-based...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has temporarily stopped issuing its daily heat index forecasts following the official onset of the rainy season. In an advisory issued on Friday, June 5, PAGASA said the suspension took effect immediately as...
Though known for making people laugh, Melai Cantiveros turned serious when asked about the ongoing impasse in the Senate, expressing disappointment over the political drama that continues to grip the country. Speaking at the launch of the fifth season of her hit Bisaya podcast "Kuan On One," Melai...
Rainy days are back! The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, June 4, officially declared the start of the rainy season in the country, as the southwest monsoon, locally known as “habagat,” brings more frequent rainfall across most...
DAVAO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Davao (BFAR-11) has officially commenced the 2026 Davao Gulf closed season, enforcing a strict three-month ban on specific commercial fishing gear to protect small pelagic fish species during their peak spawning period until Aug. 31....
The country appears to be facing a jarring climate contradiction as two major government agencies simultaneously activate emergency measures: one bracing for a looming severe drought while the other mobilizes for imminent and heavy flooding. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and...
Manolo Fortich’s own Rolando Bregente Jr. saw himself rising from the fairways of Del Monte Golf and Country Club to rule the inaugural NCAA Season 101 Golf Tournament presented by the Philippine Sports Commission on Wednesday, May 20. The 24-year-old Lyceum of the Philippines University...
One more beach trip may still be possible before the rainy season sets in. The country may be starting to feel more frequent afternoon rains and thunderstorms, but the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the warm, dry season has yet to...
The UAAP Season 88 (S88) comes to a close as host institution University of Santo Tomas (UST) prepares a grand yet elegant Closing Ceremonies on Friday, May 15, honoring the league’s top-performing athletes and teams in a night inspired by the glamour of an awards show. Mirroring the spectacle of...
Scorching conditions continue as the peak of the warm and dry season brings widespread dangerous heat index levels across most of the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday, May 15. PAGASA Climate Monitoring and Prediction...
For years, fans held on to the quiet sweetness of KDLex, the onscreen and offscreen partnership of Alexa Ilacad and KD Estrada that blossomed inside "Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10." Now, in a message tinged with gratitude and heartbreak, Alexa has confirmed what many supporters had long...
Team captain and Season 88 Finals MVP Shevana Laput, Angel Canino, Amie Provido, and Lyka Mae de Leon have committed to play for De La Salle University’s title defense in UAAP Season 89 women’s volleyball tournament. In a social media post Tuesday, May 12, by Ang Pahayagang Plaridel, the...
