The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8, said Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) may shift slightly south, increasing the risk of a direct hit or landfall in Catanduanes. “There is an increasing possibility of a...
Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) has further intensified while moving west-northwestward over the Philippine Sea east of Eastern Visayas, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8. In its tropical...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, November 8, warned of widespread heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surges as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) continues to move closer to the country’s eastern seaboard. As...
“Healing without truth is incomplete.” These words from Ramon Magsaysay awardee Fr. Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva cut through the quiet hall at the Ramon Magsaysay Center in Malate, Manila, on Thursday, Nov. 6, as he reflected on years of accompanying families of victims of the Duterte...
The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), is showcasing its tourism offerings to European travelers at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 from Nov. 4 to 6 at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief...
Seven Filipinos who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of persecution in southern Philippines, have been identified by the Philippine Roman Catholic Church as the nation’s “new martyrs.” According to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), the list...
Awed by its scenic beauty, President Marcos is hoping to go back to Gyeongju, South Korea, and explore the coastal city as a "civilian." Gyeongju was the host city of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings which took place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. During a press conference with...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) declared the 2025 observance of Undas generally peaceful, with no major incidents disrupting the city’s cemeteries and public areas during the long weekend. According to QCPD Acting District Director PCOL Randy Glenn Silvio, the city remained in order...
President Marcos has returned to Manila after his "fruitful participation" in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea. "I am pleased to report that our engagements were robust, our discussions fruitful, and our shared commitment to...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos urged member economies of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to restore the founding principles of free and open trade, warning that current global trends are moving in the opposite direction. Marcos said this after the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump has brought a “welcome pause” in global economic tensions, describing the reported truce between the world’s two largest economies as “good for everyone.” “I’d...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said his administration is determined to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) across government agencies “as much as we can, as soon as we can,” warning that waiting too long would mean missing out on opportunities for innovation and efficiency. “You’re...
