A tropical depression east of the Philippines could enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat” and bring rains over large parts of the country starting Sunday, June 21, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) (PAGASA) said on Friday, June 19....
The low-pressure area (LPA) being monitored east of the country has intensified into a tropical depression on Friday, June 19, and is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this weekend, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is monitoring a low-pressure area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) that has a medium chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours. PAGASA weather specialist...
SM Leisure Resort and Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has nearly sold out its Balea Suites at the ₱3-billion Pico Terraces in Hamilo Coast and is on track to turn them over to buyers by the fourth quarter of 2027. Balea Suites is the second residential offering...
As the country marks Independence Day on Friday, June 12, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso reminded the youth that freedom comes with responsibility, particularly in an era where opinions can be shared instantly and widely. “Gusto kong ipaalala na ang kalayaan ay hindi libre....
Pool legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante and carom ace Francisco de la Cruz banner the coaching staff of the newly-formed national sports association National League for Billiard Sports of the Philippines (NLBSPh). The NLBSPh replaced the Billiards Sports Congress...
President Marcos said the reconstruction of two school buildings at San Francisco High School in Quezon City demonstrates what the government can accomplish when public funds are used for their intended purpose. During his inspection of the newly completed Dao Building and Henry Sy Sr. Hall on...
Andrew Tan-led township developer Megaworld Corp. reported that it had fully leased out its 24 office towers in Metro Manila and the provinces in the first quarter of 2026 as tenants favor locations within integrated developments. In a statement on Monday, June 8, the firm said these office...
The Sandiganbayan First Division on Monday, June 8, began the trial of former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III and former Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Undersecretary Christopher Lao over graft charges stemming from the alleged irregular transfer of ₱41.46 billion in Department of...
The Philippines is expanding its agricultural trade with Japan as it looks to bolster market access for local fisheries and promote the modernization of the agriculture sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the agency is now...
The value of the country’s agriculture and fisheries output declined by more than ₱1 billion in the first quarter, following a 0.3 percent contraction, driven by weaker production in crops and fisheries, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Data from the PSA showed that the...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is evaluating a restriction on monthly rice import volumes of up to 200,000 metric tons (MT) from June to October to ensure adequate domestic supply without collapsing farmgate prices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. told Manila Bulletin that the...
